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🚨 Update: Retired Admiral Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Bribery Case ⚓ Retired Adm. Robert Burke and his co-defendants plead not guilty on Monday for their alleged involvement in a bribery scheme. A little background on this case… 👉 Burke was the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa from 2020 until his retirement in 2022. 👉 He allegedly used his position to steer sole-source contracts to Next Jump in exchange for future employment. 👉 In December 2021, Burke allegedly ordered his staff to award a $355,000 contract to Next Jump train personnel under his command in Italy and Spain. 👉 In October 2022, Burke began working at Next Jump at a yearly starting salary of $500,000 and a grant of 100,000 stock options. 👉 DCIS, NCIS, and the FBI are investigating the case. 📖 Read the full article in the comments below. Stay informed and stay ahead! Keep an eye out for further updates on this case. #Military #Contracting #FederalCase #Bribery #Navy #Leadership #DefenseContracting #Corruption

TRUMPERS - Why would you conflate the term WAR with COMBAT, and let's add deployment and deployed for the Marine Public Relations dude. And when you say "saw combat," what does that mean? Dropping bombs or launching missiles from a ship at sea or clearing houses one at a time. What's the technical term? DOOR KICKERS... Trumpers and JD, if you keep splitting hairs, you will become as bald as the ex-President! Let's unpack this. First, "war" and "combat" are not synonymous, just like "truth" and "Trump's Twitter feed." War is the grand theater where nations clash, a place where even the most bombastic tweets can't save you from the grim reality. Combat, on the other hand, is the gritty, up-close part of that theater. Imagine a Broadway show, but with fewer jazz hands and more explosions. When Tim Walz says he carried a weapon to war, he's aligning with the strategic wisdom of Sun Tzu, who famously said, "The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin." Walz's role might not have been on the front lines or clearing houses, but every soldier plays a part in the grand strategy. Logistics, support, and coordination are the backbone of any military operation, something Sun Tzu would nod approvingly at while sipping his green tea. Now, let's talk about "saw combat." Are we discussing launching missiles from a safe distance, or the heart-pounding, door-kicking action movie scenes? Here's a reality check: modern warfare is a complex, multi-faceted beast. Air Force pilots dropping bombs are seeing combat, just as much as the infantry clearing a hostile building. It's all part of the same deadly dance. If you're arguing over semantics, you might as well debate whether the chicken or the egg came first while sitting on a landmine. Speaking of splitting hairs, Trumpers and JD Vance, your dedication to this practice is impressive. If you keep it up, you'll be as hairless as a Chia Pet on a desert island. Focus on the bigger picture: Tim Walz served honorably in the National Guard for 24 years, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank. His service included deployments to Italy, Germany, and Kuwait, contributing to operations that kept American forces ready and resilient. This isn't about who kicked down more doors but about who showed up, served, and supported the mission. In the grand tapestry of military service, every thread matters. While Walz might not have been the lead actor in an action flick, his role was vital. Remember Sun Tzu's words: "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." Walz seized that opportunity to serve his country, unlike some who opted for bone spurs and beauty pageants. So, let's stop the nit-picking and hair-splitting. Tim Walz carried a weapon to war because he was part of a force ready to defend and serve. And to our baldly ambitious hair-splitters, I suggest you pick up a history book—or maybe a comb. #JoyfulWarrior

Would be great to get thoughts about the current situation WRT SF’s value proposition and the current situation with respect to recruiting and force fill.

Great to see the picture of the new recruits from the 64th annual St. Louis Cardinals Company. Our 66th St. Louis Cardinals Company will be sworn in at the June 13 St. Louis Cardinals game. The DOD and services also need to review the DOD instruction on permanently disqualifying (PDQ) issues and develop new policies based on modern military medicine and treatment. There is a benefit to recruiting more by reevaluating the DOD PDQ instruction. Additionally, empowering the senior officers in charge of each service’s recruiting command with greater waiver authorities would be a significant step forward. Navy, Marine Corps Focus on Smaller Eligible Population As Recruitment Problems Mount - USNI News https://lnkd.in/gFvTtndD https://lnkd.in/gZDaPvpe

📢 Lt. Gen. Anderson Testifies on Marine Corps Reserve Readiness The commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, testified June 18, 2024, before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Defense, highlighting the current state and future plans of the Marine Corps Reserve. His testimony underscored the Reserve's readiness, modernization efforts, and the importance of talent management in adapting to evolving threats. Here are the top three takeaways: • Readiness and Modernization: The Marine Corps Reserve supports our national security as both a strategic and operational reserve. Engaging in deliberate experimentation, wargaming, and integrated planning ensures the Reserve stays relevant and responsive. Planned modernization efforts, aligned with the Active Component, will equip the Reserve with state-of-the-art capabilities to address future threats. • Talent Management and Career Flexibility: Prioritizing effective talent management, the Marine Corps Reserve ensures Marines possess advanced technical, intellectual, and physical capabilities. Initiatives like the Direct Affiliation Program facilitate seamless transitions from active duty to the reserve component, retaining valuable skills. The Reserve supports career flexibility, allowing Marines to pursue civilian careers alongside military service. • Fiscal Stewardship and Infrastructure: Committed to fiscal responsibility, the Marine Corps achieved an unmodified audit opinion for the first time in Department of Defense history, demonstrating meticulous accounting and efficient use of taxpayer funds. Focus on maintaining and modernizing its 158 Reserve Training Centers ensures these facilities support operational readiness and evolving security needs. Full testimony: https://lnkd.in/gpWDGh2T #MarineCorps #Readiness #Modernization #TalentManagement #FiscalResponsibility #NationalSecurity #MilitaryCareers

Top election issue: We need more carriers, and we know how to go faster to do it. Pls read. The right combo of data, #AI, sustained funding, leadership, and shipbuilders can do it. We just need more national attention on the urgent need for it. The Naval community knows what time it is. Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan the nation needs to know the cost tomorrow if we let the PRC continue to outpace us now. This is as self-evident a truth now as all men are created equal. #BeyondGroupthink

Such an inspiring Leader at a critical time.

As does iron sharpen iron, Space sharpens Joint! Space is more than a fixed position of advantage to be leveraged ... it is the fine-pointed edge of our asymmetric lethality. We will outthink, outpace, and overmatch any opponent through our overwhelming options. #OnGuard #SpaceMindedness #NeverADayWithoutSpace

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the United States Department of Defense have been putting great effort into creating initiatives to improve the livelihood and well-being of service members across the branches. He has categorized these initiatives under five efforts: enhancing economic security, supporting military spouse careers, strengthening family support, making moves easier, quality housing and facilities, and finally improving quality of life. Below shows some of what he has implemented thus far to improve the quality of our housing and facilities. Learn more about the latest DoD initiatives for service members and their families here: https://lnkd.in/ebYqgJeM