Oceanwide Expeditions’ Post

 - The Isles of Volmun  - A Mysterious Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, the Isles of Volmun were first discovered over two centuries ago by Polynesian wayfinders and later encountered by European sailors. These islands are home to a wealth of unique flora and fauna, as well as the Indigenous Huzamite people, renowned for their immense size and uncanny facial proportions. The Isles of Volmun are shrouded in mystery, frequently disappearing from radar and satellite feeds. This phenomenon has sparked ongoing debates about their existence. Despite this, many settlers have successfully located the islands, established lives and built prosperous cities and towns over the decades. However, no military force, past or present, has been able to find or approach these elusive islands. The Isles of Volmun remain one of the world's most intriguing destinations. https://lnkd.in/dprA-ESh

US special operators are shifting focus to jungle warfare as the potential for conflict with China grows. Marine Raiders recently completed a jungle warfare course in Hawaii showing the requirements of jungle operations. Decades of desert ops have dulled jungle warfare skills, requiring more specialized training in this environment. After spending more than 20 years fighting in the wars in the Middle East, US special operators are pivoting to other environments. With the potential for a conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific looming ever larger in the background, the US special operations community is focusing more and more on jungle operations. A relatively recent exercise involving Marine Raiders highlighted the challenges and unique requirements of jungle warfare. Note: Every clime and place….

#Brazil🇧🇷❄️The Brazilian Air Force deploys one of its KC-390s in support of the Brazilian Antarctic Program With the aim of providing logistical support to the Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR), the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) deployed an Embraer KC-390 Millenium transport aircraft. Prior to arriving on the White Continent, the unit assigned to the First Troop Transport Group (1st GTT) – Zeus Squadron, made a stopover at the Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (SCCI), in Punta Arenas, Chile, and then make your flight to Antarctica. In this regard, the Commander of the aircraft, Major Aviator Fábio de Matos Ferreira, highlighted the importance of the mission carried out in support of scientific development, stating that “This collaboration is exemplary between the FAB, the Brazilian Navy and the Pelotas Airport, “reinforces Brazil's commitment to scientific research and the preservation of the environment in the Antarctic region, contributing to the understanding of environmental phenomena with national and global repercussions.” It should be noted that since its first flight to Antarctica in 2022, the FAB is the only Air Force in South America that operates jet transport aircraft on that continent to supply its Antarctic bases on King George Island. Its transport capacity of 26 metric tons, added to the fact that it is equipped with low-pressure tires distributed in two 5.9 bar (85 psi) bogies in the nose and four 7.2 bar (105 psi) bogies on each side, They facilitate the use of the aircraft on soft and unpaved terrain, such as Antarctic runways.

Thursday Morning (6-20) Tropical UPDATE…. Tropical Storm Alberto is moving into Mexico today, and another area in the Bay of Campeche is being monitored as well. Meanwhile…. A small area of low pressure located about 150 miles east of the northernmost Bahamas continues to produce disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. While environmental conditions are only marginally conducive due to nearby dry air, further development of this system could lead to the development of a tropical depression while the low moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph and approaches the northeastern coast of Florida or the Georgia coast early on Friday. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate this system this afternoon, if necessary. * Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

Moving between duty stations is part of #ArmyLife. Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth Permanent Change of Station, or PCS!

He is now the most disgraceful boofhead in Australian History. Australians will laugh about his failure for centuries. At least he will be remembered but only for the greatest failure in parliamentary history. Albanese’s AUKUS deal has waisted $380 billion of taxpayer money on ancient technology. Simply because by the time the submarines are operational submarine warfare will be obsolete, (like the Zeppelins in WW1). Aircraft will be able to use advanced detection to spot them under the sea and destroy them immediately. Instead with the Continent/Island of Australia being the biggest aircraft carrier in the world, stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean west to east and the Southern Ocean to the Arafura Sea south to north. The money can buy over 1,700 attack aircraft currently we have under 100. These planes by the time the new subs are built will be so advanced they will be able to destroy any craft under or above the sea and give incoming aircraft a run for their money. The intelligent Countries know this that’s why they are going to sell us second hand obsolete subs. The Poms and Yanks that didn’t spend 1 cent at the AUKUS meeting pissed themselves laughing at Anthony Albanese who spent $380 usd billion on obsolete second hand subs.

There are more airplanes in the ocean than submarines in the sky.

80 years ago (almost to the hour) - General Eisenhower arrived at one of the many airfields in England to have a few last words with Paratroopers of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division as they departed for their drop into the fields and villages of Normandy in the early hours of June 6, 1944. “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” General Eisenhower’s famous quote as he reflected on planning for DDay “Operation Overlord.” I first heard this quote earlier in my career as a newly minted Intelligence Officer. As a case study, our instructors emphasized the planning (not the fighting) portion in the months, days, and hours leading up the invasion as the key takeaway. Years later, I’m still baffled by the level of complexity and boldness it took to pull this operation off. Beyond the logistics of fuel, food, ammunition, etc for all the airmen, soldiers, and sailors making the assault, Eisenhower also had to somehow keep the destination of the invasion hidden from the Germans by a constant barrage of deception operations and falsified intelligence reports. Still, the largest factor to weigh was the weather. Eisenhower needed a full moon to help the paratroopers with visibility. Also, wind conditions needed to be right so they wouldn’t miss their drop zones. The troops landing on the beaches needed a low tide at dawn with low sea swell so they could wade ashore. The list goes on...and the “known unknowns” about what the Germans might have hidden for them along the whole coastline. When Eisenhower gave the order to go on June 5, 1944, most of these factors were below the minimum requirements. Heavy storms blew the paratroopers all over Normandy, and heavy seas caused significant problems for the beach landings. Yet, Eisenhower with surprise on his side, pulled it off because of planning combined with that amazing X factor called luck that all soldiers believe in. Let’s all raise a glass to the 80th anniversary of DDay and to the greatest generation that delivered a catastrophic blow to fascism.

Has anyone pondered how the recent natural disasters or the threat of climate disasters impact national security? I know the United States has a new climate change strategy, but how significant can things like the Canadian forest fires or regional dust storms be for security forces? Can tremors that lead to earthquakes in Japan and California and volcanic eruptions in Russia affect regional security? The ghost of tidal waves and eruptions across the Ring of Fire has made me wonder how we factor these threats into our military plans. I remember when Iceland's volcanoes erupted and the impacts on airline flights. Could there be a similar impact on military aircraft maritime patrol routes and responses to incursions? Do volcanic eruptions affect early warning systems? How do earthquakes and tidal waves affect naval force distribution? I am still trying to figure out how this works, and I'm curious.

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