🇺🇸 Discussion: Military, The Defense Budget, The Pentagon, War

[Lily Adler]

Comedian Dave Smith who fancies himself an anti-war Libertarian is surprised Trump appointed a war hawk advisor to Pompeo to be Secretary of Defense.

 

[Lily Adler]

Comedian Dave Smith who fancies himself an anti-war Libertarian is surprised Trump appointed a war hawk advisor to Pompeo to be Secretary of Defense.

Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social)

According to what I’m seeing, this is Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense

bsky.app

I stand corrected this is Trump's SOD.

 

[blueharvest]

Tommy Tuberville says the military ‘couldn’t beat anyone right now’

Tuberville insisted the military needed to be built up despite freezing service member promotions for a year because he opposed the Pentagon’s abortion policy

www.independent.co.uk

 

[squeekness]

Tommy Tuberville says the military ‘couldn’t beat anyone right now’

Tuberville insisted the military needed to be built up despite freezing service member promotions for a year because he opposed the Pentagon’s abortion policy

www.independent.co.uk

Yeah, built up with conservative Trump loyalists for that successful coup.

 

[blueharvest]

'It Could Be Very Hard to Do Our Job': Top Military Officers Brace for Trump's Potential Loyalty Review Boards

The Wall Street Journal reported on a draft executive order that is under consideration by the Trump transition team that would establish a so-called "warrior board," to review top generals over whether they should continue service or not.

www.military.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

‘Tell me to my face’: Women veterans react to Trump Defense pick’s disparaging comments

Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary said women should not serve in combat roles and that men are more capable.

19thnews.org

 

[squeekness]

People were warned! That and this will only cause recruitment numbers to plummet.

 

[blueharvest]

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.

apnews.com

Only the best people!!!!

 

[blueharvest]

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines?

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines?

apnews.com

If they volunteer to do so, yes!

 

[blueharvest]

Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany

More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.

www.wired.com

 

[blueharvest]

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines?

apnews.com

Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'

Austin in an exclusive interview with NBC News called women in the military a strong asset. Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense has cast doubt on women in combat roles.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Hegseth Railed Against ‘Insidious’ Security Measures That Kept Far-Right Extremists Out Of Armed Forces

Trump’s Pentagon pick is an outspoken critic of steps to address the threat posed by far-right militia members and white supremacists in the military’s ranks.

talkingpointsmemo.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[squeekness]

Lots of decent female fighters in Isreal, too.

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[squeekness]

Again, this isn't going to boost recruiting. Why join if they are only going to keep cutting your benefits on a whim?

 

[blueharvest]

We have serious recruiting issues with the military. Turning away anyone who wants to serve is idiotic.

 

[blueharvest]

Faced with steep $2.5M-$3M cost to build a house on Guam, military looks to alternative construction methods

(Editor’s note: This is the last of a three-part series on how Guam’s housing shortage is impacting the community and the military buildup.)

www.guampdn.com

 

[blueharvest]

Here’s How Much Trump’s Extreme Transgender Ban Would Damage Military

The next commander in chief is set to bring back one of his most radical policies.

newrepublic.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

Veterans, especially wounded and PTSD, should be treated like kings. Not garbage to be thrown away after its use is gone.