Terror War
Navy and Marine exercise scrapped, preparing for tasking related to emerging events
A Navy amphibious readiness group and a Marine expeditionary unit were due to begin an exercise in Kuwait from October 8 until October 22. However, that exercise does not appear to be happening. The Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the sailors of the USS Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group, were reported to be […]
Americans stranded in Israel as other countries send charter flights for their stranded citizens
Many American families traveled to Israel to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot. As a part of the holiday observance, some turned their electronics off and did not switch them back on until the conclusion of the holiday. It was then that they found out about the Hamas attacks and the deteriorating conditions in Israel. […]
Yemeni terrorists threaten to join the Palestinians if the US military intervenes
The Houthi terrorists are based in Yemen and are backed by Iran. Their leader declared support for the Palestinians, explained that the Hamas attack was justified, and warned the United States that if it intervenes, the Houthis will join the Palestinians in their fight against Israel. The Houthis will not hesitate to use missile, drone, […]
American arms and ammunition for Israel, US commando mission not ruled out
As of the linked article, 11 Americans have been confirmed dead as a result of the Hammas attacks in Israel. Officials are also entertaining the possibility that American citizens are among those who are being held hostage. Unlike past terrorist attacks in Israel, the current Hamas attacks bring an ISIS level of terrorism with it. […]
American carrier strike group ordered to the Eastern Mediterranean
Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford, and its accompanying warships, to the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Their mission will include being a “show of force” as well as conducting interdiction against weapons shipments that could aid Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas is reported to have claimed that Iran backed the attack, which others […]
September Eleventh- Perspectives from a Gold Star Mother
On September 11, 2001 at 8:00am CT, I was getting ready for work. As was my habit, the clock radio that woke me an hour earlier was tuned to the local news station so I could catch the traffic and weather, as well as a few headlines. The weather would be good and traffic would […]
Mastermind for 9/11, and 4 co-conspirators, awaiting plea deal consideration that could spare them from death penalty
The Chief Prosecutor for the case against the 9/11 mastermind and 4 co-conspirators is involved with negotiations. Pretrial agreements are being considered. The process appears to be taking a long time; however, the result could mean that the individuals may not face the death penalty. There also appears to be complaints regarding how the defendants […]
US military support for Somalia to increase
The US is on track to provide more support to the Somalian government in its fight to stamp out al-Shabab. The US reported that 61 tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu. Somalia is leading this effort and has the assistance of the African Union. Support coming from deployed US military personnel involves drone […]
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