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How much do you know about the newest branch of the U.S. military? Test your knowledge of the Space Force. https://lnkd.in/eVkD48K5

The American military needs merit, not DEI. For the second year in a row, Heritage’s Index of U.S. Military Strength has ranked the overall state of America’s armed forces as “weak.” Here’s the breakdown of the decisions being made that directly impact our military’s ability to perform its missions in today’s world: https://lnkd.in/dCTVzT5d

I often share videos highlighting the incredible work the US Navy and other naval forces accomplish globally, showcasing their dedication and their positive impact worldwide. However, an aspect of their service is often overlooked: the inherent dangers of even routine training exercises. To bring this point home, I wanted to highlight an incident involving an SM-2 Missile launch failure aboard the German frigate FGS Sachsen. A similar mishap occurred a few years earlier on the USS The Sullivans (DDG-68). Fortunately, these incidents resulted in no injuries, a testament to the rigorous safety protocols and professionalism of naval personnel. Yet, they serve as a stark reminder of the risks our service members face, even during what might be considered ordinary training exercises near their homeport. So, the next time you meet a military service member, remember to extend your gratitude for their service. Whether on duty in distant waters or training near shore, their commitment to defend us carries inherent risks. Let's acknowledge and appreciate their bravery and the sacrifices they make to ensure our security and uphold peace worldwide. Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters US Army Navy League of the United States United States Marine Corps United States Air Force U.S. Coast Guard United States Space Force US Army Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Navy Command of the German Navy | Marinekommando Deutsche Marine #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

New from Helena Legarda Herranz: Germany’s navy and air force are planning to beef up their participation in military exercises this year, speaking to a clearer strategy vis-à-vis China and the region. This article is a preview of our spring issue, which is out next week. https://lnkd.in/eP-Hwc52

One of the great honors of my Special Forces days was to have worked with each of the five Tier I units in the arsenal. You don't realize it as it's happening, the missions come fast and often. A highlight for me was serving as commander of the US Southern Command Regional Survey Team, RST. We did so many things that most soldiers wouldn't dream of doing, and they didn't know what we were doing. Fact was, the team next door often didn't know what the other ODAs or ODBs were doing. A lot of deployments, and it only picked up after 9.11, so respect to the modern warfighters. Next project will involve bringing warfighters from the battlefields of Ukraine to teach and train their American counterparts. The USA has taught Ukraine about the "how-to" of warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Now it's time for Ukraine to teach the teachers. Radio Free Ukraine is on task, with an incredible team of international volunteers. Rock solid people of Goodwill. Watch this video, it's a good explanation of the five (known) Tier 1 units in the United States military, the US Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) aka SEAL Team 6, 1st SFOD Delta Force, Air Force 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Intelligence Support Activity aka Army of Northern Virginia, and Army's 75th Ranger Regimental Recon Company. De Oppresso Liber, God Bless America and Sláva Ukrayíni!

During the #VietnamWar era, 1964 to 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 million - only 25 percent of them ended up in the combat zone. Learn more about the draft in this article: https://wp.me/pRiEw-3Km

Dear Ukrainian Warfighters... Have you ever noticed how there are NOT TicToc videos of current or social media posts about future combat operations involving the US Army Special Forces, US Navy SEALS, USMC Strikers, 75th Ranger Regiment, Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, 82nd Airborne Division, or any other US military operations? The reason is simple, it's a really stupid idea to share such things which the enemy is watching and taking notes. It's even considered a crime to share such nonsense and especially when it jumps the chain of command and tells 5ws about the unit and the defenders in the unit. What's more surprising is that the American General Staff is unaware that Ukrainian units regularly post these OPSEC violations on TicToc and WhatNot. So obviously the American General Staff can't suggest to Ukrainian General Staff about simple OPSEC violations and how they lead to a jackpot. Or they're timid...or maybe it's a genius plan in the manner of Sun Tzu. Maybe not.

Check out the latest article on HealthySimulation.com discussing SimX's groundbreaking Virtual Advancement of Learning for Operational Readiness (VALOR) program. #iitsec2023 #vr #virtualreality #simulationtraining #militarytraining

Volume 3 is coming soon! The Future Philippine Warfare is a multi-year project of the National Defense College of the Philippines that aims strengthen strategic dialogue across the defense and military communities. The articles in the volumes are written exclusively by military officers and civilian analysts from all military services, thereby capturing the 'joint perspective’ of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Download Volumes I and II: https://lnkd.in/gijcSuE5

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