Author: Michael

In 1921, an unknown American casualty from World War I was brought back to the United States and interred in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Today, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) from Fort Myer, Virginia guard the Tomb rain or shine and will ensure that anyone who plays stupid games at this place of reverence wins stupid prizes. However, the Tomb was not always guarded.

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Last May, NATO invited 10 Ukrainians to act as an opposing force during Hedgehog 2025, one of NATO’s largest exercises in the Baltics. The Ukrainians successfully simulated the destruction of 17 armored vehicles and conducted 30 strikes in half a day, effectively neutralizing two NATO battalions before dinner. One observing commander summed up the broader implication in three words: “We are finished.” Ominously, the exercise occurred without American forces.The Western debate on Ukraine is sometimes framed as an act of generosity, with NATO propping up a beleaguered partner.

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