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Big Army tells Army aviators that they have to serve another three years
Many Army aviators were making plans for what they thought was going to be the end of the military chapter of their lives. They looked forward to the new chapter in their lives with positive anticipation. However, after the Army reviewed some “technicalities” involving these contracts, they concluded that having aviators serve the additional three […]
Army Aviation Safety Stand Down
A second deadly helo incident killing three has prompted the Army to declare a moratorium on flying. 12 soldiers have perished in two accidents in a month- the first involved two Black Hawk helicopters participating in a night training exercise in Kentucky. The most recent incident occurred when two Apache helicopters collided as they were […]
General Mark Milley stripped of Military Awards?
Something like this happens every time I think I have seen it all when it comes to strange behavior with medals and ribbons and badges… oh my. So there I was, working on an upcoming valor vulture blog of shame when I suddenly noticed something while watching an unrelated video. I could use some help […]
The U.S. is sending up to $400 Million worth of military equipment to Ukraine
The Department of Defense announced that it is sending up to $400 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine. This package includes additional ammunition for systems already sent to Ukraine, armored vehicle launch-bridges, obstacle clearing munitions, etc. This represents the 33rd time that Team Biden leveraged the drawdown authority on Ukraine’s behalf. From the U.S. […]
Unvaccinated? No problem… just ring bell, yell “unclean!”
Back in the olden days, lepers had to warn others that they were unclean, live in lazerene ghettoes, ring bells to warn oncomers – basically let the rest of ‘clean’ society that a nasty, incurable disease was near and to protect themselves. Most normal people don’t worry so much about Covid now – for normal […]
Work begins for removal of Confederate names from DOD assets
The Pentagon ordered subordinate organizations to start working on the removal of names and artifacts associated with the Confederacy. Nine Army installations in the southern states and a couple of Navy ships will be renamed as a part of this order. The associated names must be removed from correspondence and other items related to the […]
Afghan refugee damage
According to the AP, Afghan refugees billeted on US military bases have racked up some pretty healthy damages. Almost $260,000,000, as a matter of fact. In one case, training for the Indiana National Guard was relocated from Camp Atterbury to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, due to damages caused during “Operation Allies Welcome.” The facilities need to […]
Raptor bites Army personnel
Back in 2005 with wars popping up all over, the Army launched a recruiting incentive plan to pay bonuses to people who recommended folks who enlisted. No potential for problems there, eh? Johnny wants to enlist, says his buddy Ronny sent him to the recruiter, Ronny splits the $2000 with Johnny and everyone is happy. […]
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