I don't pet police dogs but I luv police dogs...
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Open Comment Post. 23 Feb 2020.
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| Saw one of these cruising around a soybean field. Is this the ultimate all terrain small vehicle? It was loaded down with tools and other gear and seemed to float over broken ground. Should the military look at "Americanizing" these mini-trucks instead of using ATVs for light logistics??? Oh and for us now civilians the bubba said that its twice as good during hunting season! |
Politics Talk. Bernie is scaring the dogshit outta the Dems...but why?
This is absolutely disgusting on @HardballChris’s part. pic.twitter.com/XhEZlYRAED— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) February 22, 2020
This is curious. The Dem leadership (to include members of the media) appear scared shitless by Bernie possibly being the nominee. But why? At the same time they're recoiling from a possible Bernie at the top of the ticket they keep saying that the party is moving left. So why the fear? From my chair it just doesn't make any sense. Anyone have any ideas?
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Force Recon ski hikes in Norway...video by Cpl. Aaron Douds
I've never done this. Looks tiring as all get out. I might be wrong but I imagine your legs are burning after just a few miles of this. Anyone been there done that can confirm my suspicions?
Cold Response 2020 is a go and it looks like US Marines will be there...
More than 15,000 troops across nine nations are gearing up for Exercise #ColdResponse20 in Norway 🇳🇴. The exercise will test the service members’ ability to operate in challenging arctic and mountainous conditions. #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/YeIKtJdiQp— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) February 22, 2020
I must be suffering from exercise overload because I really believed that the USMC would be skipping this exercise because of real world commitments.
Looks like I was wrong. The USMC is the only military force I know of that operates the MTVR and I saw them in the vid. Maybe reserves?
Things Are Not Looking Good for Stopping the Coronavirus
via Gizmodo.
The prospect that the new coronavirus, whose outbreak has been so far largely confined to China, could become a pandemic is seeming more likely today. This week, several countries have reported local clusters of the disease outside of mainland China, suggesting the virus is freely circulating there. Meanwhile, a new report estimates that only a third of cases that have left China’s borders are being documented at all.Story here.
On Friday, South Korean health officials reported a dramatic jump in cases of COVID-19, as the disease is officially known. There are currently 204 cases, more than double the number reported the day before. Iran’s Health Ministry reported 13 new cases on Friday, bringing Iran’s total up to 18, along with four deaths. Italy reported six new cases, all of which were not connected to travel from China.
Ok. They're slow walking the news but it seems that the media is coming around to my thinking. This thing will become a pandemic.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAG-39, doing aerial gunnery @ Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif.
MCAS Camp Pendleton based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAG-39, @3rdmaw assault an aerial gunnery range @ Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. #SupportingWarfighters https://t.co/QJ3TYO5AFN pic.twitter.com/H98vZkQ8hg— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) February 22, 2020
Side question. How long does the UH-1Y survive once the Army makes its choice for its Light Attack Helicopter? I'm guessing it'll probably survive since the requirements are modest but who knows.
One thing I haven't checked on (and I probably should) is whether or not the Army is gonna make the thing ship board compatible. They're going multi-domain so getting Army aviation capable of being feet wet should be part of the mix.
Singapore Technologies Engineering BR18 5.56mm assault rifle
Senang has a good look at this unusual rifle. The ergonomics look off to me but to each his own. Check out a nice article on the rifle here.
Friday, February 21, 2020
We're all focused on the Coronavirus and Syria...meanwhile the Houthis are taking it to the Saudi Kingdom
via Times of Islamabad.
Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles fired towards its cities by Houthis in neighbouring Yemen, the Riyadh-led military coalition said, in the militant group’s latest cross-border attack.Story here.
A Houthi spokesman quoted by the Al-Masirah TV said Friday the group had targeted oil installations in the kingdom with 12 Sammad-3 drones, two cruise missiles and a ballistic missile.
Wow. We're all looking at Syria or focused on the Coronavirus while the Houthis are stepping up their attacks against the Saudi Kingdom.
Have you noticed how info on that war has dried up?
Fighting season is coming soon and I would bet we're seeing the beginning of the end of the Saudi adventure. What remains to be seen is if the Houthis pursue them back to their homeland. My guess is yes. Leaving enemies alive is not a practice in the Middle East.
Russian Army 2S19 Msta-S howitzers conducted a live fire exercise in Alabino, including direct fire at targets between 1-2km in distance.
More than 300 troops and 150 pieces of equipment from the 147th Guards Self-propelled Artillery Regiment with 2S19 Msta-S howitzers conducted a live fire exercise in Alabino, including direct fire at targets between 1-2km in distance.https://t.co/xdrqJ6lhh5 pic.twitter.com/1UNaVLHtDi— Rob Lee (@RALee85) February 21, 2020
CH-53K testing moves forward...
TWICE AS NICE! Two #KingStallion aircraft lift off simultaneously as part of formation flight testing at @NASPaxRiverPAO #ChargingForward pic.twitter.com/LyKnEh2nBr— NAVAIR (@NAVAIRNews) February 21, 2020
Coronavirus is in Israel..that means its certainly in Syria...I'm calling it. This is a pandemic...
#BREAKING Israel confirms first case of new coronavirus pic.twitter.com/T1qK9rUzgx— AFP news agency (@AFP) February 21, 2020
Ok. Now I think its time to buckle up for a rough ride. The Coronavirus is in Israel and that I beleive means its almost certainly in Syria...which means its gonna hit Turkey, Southern Europe in a rough way, spread all over the Middle East and then play HOLY HELL in Africa and India.
This is a pandemic.
I'm early but I believe I'm right.
This thing is global. How hard will it hit? Gas in my area is under 2 dollars a gallon. We've heard talk about supply chain disruptions and I believe that will increase.
The real question is this. What will happen to the goods that we all need for everyday survival? Does it make sense to check preps? Should we start stockpiling before the rest of the public catches on?
Fuck yeah this is possibly alarmist, but what happens when the mainstream news media starts broadcasting this wide? Big cities will certainly be slammed and I can't help but wonder what this will do to the "just in time" supply of various items.
Countries and territories around the world with confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, as of February 21, 1340 GMT pic.twitter.com/jQ0fj9386K— AFP news agency (@AFP) February 21, 2020
Why isn't this front page news???
Blast from the past...Getting sucked into a jet intake can't be fun...
#OTD in 1991, flight deck crewman John Bridges was sucked into the intake of an A-6E aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. Incredibly, he survived because he became wedged in the engine. The flames were caused by his equipment getting pulled through the jet. pic.twitter.com/FhnugoSbNC— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) February 20, 2020
I'm glad this bubba survived. Getting sucked into a jet intake can't be fun. But have you noticed something? I'm not hearing of this happening too much lately. NAVAIR must have been working to clean things up on the flight deck to keep this from happening.
I'd love to see a history of how this has played out since the start of WW2. How many people have been struck by blades or sucked into intakes?
This British Para went full bore SUPERMAN on their obstacle course
The trainasium is used to assess a recruits ability to overcome fear and follow orders at a considerable height. This Joe gives a textbook example of how it should be done! Would you like to give it a try? #para #britisharmy #armyconfidence @TheParachuteReg pic.twitter.com/0C20aHZwdh— The Parachute Regiment Training Company (@Para_Training) February 21, 2020
Jesus! That's a crazy obstacle course and that bubba went full bore SUPERMAN at the end of it. WELL DONE DUDE! WELL FUCKING DONE!
Turk armor IS taking a beating in Syria...
Full video of failed Syrian Rebels attack on Government forces at village of Nayrab, west of Saraqib. The attack resulted in humiliating defeat, intense Russian airstrikes destroyed most of the rebel forces and their vehicle, including 4 TAF M60 Sabra MBTs that supported the op. pic.twitter.com/l0RMjJMyMz— Aldin 🇧🇦 (@aldin_ww) February 21, 2020
Jesus. The Russian air force is on a rampage! They're tank plinking like its cool!
Amazing.
Where is the Turk Air Force to provide cover for these armored bubbas? All that vaunted air power and they won't get into the air to kill enemy artillery and deter enemy air strikes?
I'm not a fan of the Turk govt (have no problem with their military, just their masters) but to see their forces pummeled with impunity is rather stunning.
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