Author: Michael

Deliberation and debate across the world continue apace on the question of what Donald Trump’s victory means for global security. In Europe, discussions appear to have already attained a frenetic pitch. Leaders in Brussels and other capitals visibly fret over the possibility that the United States may withdraw its support for Ukraine or perhaps leave NATO altogether. Adding to these worries is the likelihood that the Trump administration may initiate a trade war with the European Union, an act that could lead to further instability.

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The leader of the Defense Department organization charged with investigating reports of “unidentified anomalous phenomena” laid out findings related to two high-profile incidents and another that he said hasn’t received as much attention from the public.
The presentation by Jon Kosloski, director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), came during a congressional hearing Tuesday with members of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

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Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, Aug. 30, 2021.
The lack of accountability in the military under the Biden administration is well known. Enter Afghanistan 2021.
Afghanistan was such a disaster not only due to the preventable loss of thirteen brave Americans at the Abbey Gate but also because of the message of weakness heard around the world. The results of that message are clear for all to see:

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The explosion of the Middle East.
An increasingly militaristic China.
America’s wide open Southern border.

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There’s a reason “Disney magic” is a household term. Recently, everyone’s favorite mouse gave one U.S. Army family an incredible gift, and we’re confident — some new core memories.
Disney’s Senior Manager, Communications, Disney Experiences (and U.S. Navy Captain, Retired!) Cappy Surette, shared on the Disney Parks Blog:
“As we continue to recognize National Veterans and Military Families Month, we were honored to host a special U.S.

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A former police officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for striking a homeless man with his baton roughly 45 times within a minute at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center in California, the Justice Department announced.
“These actions are unacceptable and are not tolerated at VA,” said VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes in a statement to Task & Purpose.

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