“Rhodes’ Ghost” Posted by Hannes Wessel I don’t know how many books have been written about Cecil John Rhodes, but Duncan Clarke’s magisterial, ‘Rhodes’ Ghost’ might be close to the final word on this extraordinary man, who most of the modern world, thanks to the twisters of history who dominate academia, has learned to loathe. Just the …
SOF PREDICTION and OPINION: As the world goes completely unhinged and leaders control minds and virtual locations of constituencies, DOD is preparing for one of its biggest national challenges. Ratings of leaders in the Western world are up, and will go higher when the real statistics, most likely not as alarming as the worst case scenarios, …
Troops transferred $1 million of property as they depart the @CJTFOIR compound inside K1 Iraqi Air Base. Because of success in the fight against ISIS, in conjunction with partner forces and the Government of Iraq, CJTF-OIR will relocate and consolidate personnel and equipment from several Iraqi bases throughout 2020. The Coalition is adjusting its positioning …
There has been an attempt prison break by ISIS in Hassakeh, the prisoners were able to remove the internal doors of the prison. The situation is tense inside the prison currently and we have sent anti-terror forces and additional troops to tbe prison to control the situation.Syrian Democratic Forces partners w/ aerial surveillance as they …
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — A C-37B Gulfstream 550 aircraft, tail #1942, is marshalled through the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Dec. 20, 2019. Tail #1942 is the newest aircraft to added to the 99th Airlift Squadron inventory, which flies approximately 400 missions each year transporting senior civilians and military leaders around …
Maj. Gen. Jim Jackson, U.S. Army (Ret.), Director of the Vietnam War Commemoration, delivers a National Vietnam War Veterans Day video message. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and participate in virtual …
