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Marines to Get High-Speed, Radar-Evading Electric Seagliders for Rescue Ops "The advantages of seagliders are particularly noteworthy for defense operations, where speed and efficiency can determine the success of missions. The Viceroy seaglider can soar up to 180 mph over approximately 180 miles. One of the standout features of sea gliders is their ability to take off and land on water. This capability eliminates reliance on traditional runways, which can be vulnerable in conflict situations. Furthermore, these electric-powered vessels can be recharged from shore and ship resources, ensuring a dependable energy source during operations. Another significant benefit is their low radar and sonar signatures. By flying close to the water’s surface, seagliders avoid radar detection while minimizing heat and infrared visibility due to their electric propulsion systems."

FAA must do better after fatal DC Black Hawk crash, agency leader says No shit. "Investigators have highlighted 85 close calls around Reagan Airport in the three years before the crash that should have signaled a growing safety problem." Again, no shit. "NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said there clearly was an issue with identifying trends in the data the FAA collects." Rinse and repeat the 'no shit.' "Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said he learned that the Secret Service and U.S. Navy triggered a rash of collision alarms in planes around Reagan Airport on March 1 while testing anti-drone technology that used a similar frequency to the one used by planes’ warning systems. Cruz said that happened despite a warning from the FAA against doing it." OK, this is the first time I'm hearing this! Of course, it happened after the accident, but have we not learned anything yet?!? "The U.S. Army’s head of aviation Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman acknowledged that as of Thursday morning helicopters were still flying over the nation’s capital with a key system broadcasting their locations turned off during most missions because it deemed them sensitive." Apparently not... "The Army says the helicopter unit’s highest-priority mission is evacuating top government officials in the event of an attack." Then maybe their highest priority needs to be getting those "top government officials" to where they are going without putting them and innocent civilians into the Potomac! "Rocheleau then said the FAA will immediately require all aircraft flying near Reagan Airport to broadcast their locations. The 'ADS-B out data' is designed to let air traffic controllers track a helicopter’s location." That's a step... "Homendy said it is also important to inspect that equipment to make sure it actually works. The helicopter involved in this collision had not transmitted any location data for 730 days. When the NTSB checked the rest of the unit’s helicopters after the crash, it found eight of them that hadn’t transmitted since 2023." That's another step... "Homendy said she’s not sure what the Army was doing with any close call reports it received or how closely it was monitoring whether its helicopters violated altitude limits during their flights like the one that collided with the jetliner did. She said most of the safety conversations at the battalion level were focused on “OSHA slips, trips and falls.”" YGTBSM! Please someone tell me she got her info wrong! 🤬🤬🤬

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Very mindful! Very demure!! 🤣🤣🤣 ‘We Will Crush You’: Kinzinger Responds to Trump’s Threat

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This was ten days ago, and I'm sure the numbers are still climbing. Just for the mathematically challenged, nearly 85% were criminal aliens and if you include the fact they were illegally in the country in the first place, that number goes to 100%! Massive ICE operation nabs nearly 650 illegal aliens in Texas, over 80% with criminal charges or convictions HOUSTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in conjunction with federal, state and local law enforcement, arrested 646 undocumented aliens – including 543 criminal aliens and seven documented gang members – during a week-long targeted enforcement operation conducted between Feb. 23 and March 2 in the Houston area to bolster public safety, national security, and border security. During the operation, ICE and its partners executed 71 criminal arrest warrants and arrested 543 undocumented aliens who have been charged or convicted of a criminal offense while they were illegally present in the U.S. including: 140 criminal aliens charged or convicted of an aggravated felony or other violent offense such as homicide, aggravated assault, or domestic violence. 34 criminal aliens charged or convicted of a sex offense or child sex offense such as aggravated sexual assault of a minor, possession of child pornography, or rape. 38 criminal aliens convicted of illegal firearms offenses such as unlawful carrying of a firearm, alien in possession of a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. 52 criminal aliens charged or convicted of illicit narcotics offenses such as drug trafficking, or possession of a controlled substance. 51 criminal aliens charged or convicted of property crimes such as burglary or theft. 93 criminal aliens charged or convicted of driving while intoxicated. “In recent years, some of the world’s most dangerous fugitives, transnational gang members and criminal aliens have taken advantage of the crisis at our nation’s southern border to illegally enter the U.S.,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford. “After illegally entering the country, many of these criminal aliens have gone on to commit violent crime and reign terror on law-abiding residents. Fueled by our unwavering commitment to protect the public from harm, and united in our determination to restore integrity to our nation’s system of laws, ICE and our law enforcement partners in Southeast Texas have banded together to remove these dangerous criminal aliens from our local communities and put an end to the lawlessness that they spread.” “In just one week working alongside our counterparts from federal, state and local law enforcement, ICE HSI special agents successfully executed 71 criminal arrest warrants and made 554 administrative arrests that included illegally present human smugglers, gang members, human traffickers, child sex offenders, drug traffickers and weapons traffickers,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Houston Special Agent in Charge Chad Plantz. “These collective efforts have made our local communities significantly safer and strengthened our national security and border security. As a result, we’ve sent a resounding message to transnational criminal organizations everywhere that the law enforcement community in the Texas Gulf Coast is more united than ever and will not rest until we’ve eradicated these criminal elements from the country.”

A bear named “Yogi” was ejected from a USAF B-58 to test the Hustler’s escape capsule on this day in 1962 On Mar. 21, 1962, a 2-year old black bear named “Yogi” was ejected from a U.S. Air Force B-58 during tests of the Hustler’s escape capsule. The bear was ejected at 35,000 feet from the USAF bomber flying at supersonic speed (870 mph): “Yogi” survived the test and landed unharmed 7 minutes, 49 seconds later. Even though the bear was not killed in the test, “Yogi” was later euthanized, so that doctors could examine internal organs for signs of damage... (See title link for full story)

Not really, the EUCOM Deputy Commander runs the COCOM while the SACEUR spends all his time in Mons. I've always contended the SACEUR position needed to be rotated amongst the members (STS) with the largest militaries, but then I saw Turkey and France near the top of that list and changed my mind! United States: ~1.3 million Türkiye: ~355,200 France: ~203,000 Germany: ~184,000 Italy: ~170,000 United Kingdom: ~156,000 I would say the US, UK and Germany should have shots at the title. But this is why the US has born the brunt of the cost burden, we held the monopoly on military leadership!

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As of recent data, there are over 733,365 pending immigration court cases. The duration of an immigration court case can vary significantly based on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the backlog of the court, and the location. On average, cases can take about two years to be heard. However, in some locations, the wait time can be much longer, averaging over 1,400 days (almost four years) in places like San Antonio, Chicago, and Arlington. And now you think we have the time and resources to try those who can't prove they're legally in the country in the first place?!? Illegal immigrants in the U.S. do not have the same rights as U.S. citizens, but they are still entitled to certain protections under the Constitution such as the Fifth Amendment which guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This means undocumented immigrants have the right to a fair legal process in criminal and civil matters. As soon as the Supreme Court overturns all current violations of the Second Amendment ("A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.") for actual US citizens, I fully support it looking into the rights of these illegal invaders!

Interesting, it appears Trump is giving up the SACEUR position after the US has filled it (STS) for 75 years... Trump Intends to abandon US command of NATO forces in Europe

How pathetic is it to sit in your car and record a video to post on X... 😞😞😞