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MAJOR BREAKING: The Department of War is considering recalling Democrat Senator Mark Kelly to active duty to be COURT-MARTIALED for telling troops to refuse President Trump’s orders
FAFO is in order!
STATEMENT FROM DoW: “The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.”
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.
The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels.
All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.
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BORING....And STUPID!!!
The United States Army is reportedly testing whether its venerable AH-64E Apache (Version 6) is capable of anti-drone warfare. Normally tasked with killing tanks, for the Apache to remain relevant in an ever-more drone-saturated battlefield, such tests are critical to assess its potential.
And, according to reports, the Apache did not disappoint. In testing, the Apache shot down 13 out of 14 drones, which is a remarkably high success rate.
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Teaching an old dog new tricks
The tests involved using Apache helicopters‘ existing toolkit of weapons, from close-in-and-dirty guns to long-range missile systems. For the latter, test Apache’s were armed with its Joint Air-to-Ground missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, all controlled using its Longbow radar system.
They were also armed with their medium-range Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided 2.76-inch (70mm) rockets. These are much cheaper than missiles and proved surprisingly effective, making them perfect for knocking out relatively cheap drones.
The test also reviewed the Apache’s iconic 1.18-inch (30mm) chain gun using high-explosive rounds. This is the “last-ditch” layer if a drone gets very close.
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It also features “Link 16” networking, which enables it to share and receive targeting information. The V6 also comes with L3 Harris’ advanced manned–unmanned teaming called MUMT-X.
All this kit means the Apache V6 is well placed to be able to detect drones at range, and receive drone tracks from ground radars, Marines, Navy ships, or other helicopters. All this while being able to send its own sensor data back to everyone else.
This makes a valuable “node” in a kill web on the battlefield. Not bad for a chopper flown in the mid-1970s.
Bill Maher used his closing segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to criticize the growing trend of cutting off family members over political disagreements, arguing that the practice has damaged relationships and fueled deeper division.
Maher opened the segment by saying, “And finally, new rule, Happy Thanksgiving. I can’t believe that even that now is a political issue. It is a real shame what’s happened to this holiday, which used to be all about the good F’s, food, friends, family, football, fun, and now it’s f**k you. You’re not even invited because you voted for the wrong person.”
He added that he is “so tired of liberals ghosting half this country,” while noting that conservatives also do it “but not nearly as much.”
He said politics is now breaking families “more than letting your wife see your phone” and described two factions forming on the left: “the we need to keep talking to people, wing and the go no contact. Wing.” He criticized the belief that “Trump voters, even if it’s your own parents, are too deplorable for human contact and must be cut off.”
Bill Maher used his closing segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to criticize the growing trend of cutting off family members over political disagreements, arguing that the practice has damaged relationships and fueled deeper division.
Maher opened the segment by saying, “And finally, new rule, Happy Thanksgiving. I can’t believe that even that now is a political issue. It is a real shame what’s happened to this holiday, which used to be all about the good F’s, food, friends, family, football, fun, and now it’s f**k you. You’re not even invited because you voted for the wrong person.”
He added that he is “so tired of liberals ghosting half this country,” while noting that conservatives also do it “but not nearly as much.”
He said politics is now breaking families “more than letting your wife see your phone” and described two factions forming on the left: “the we need to keep talking to people, wing and the go no contact. Wing.” He criticized the belief that “Trump voters, even if it’s your own parents, are too deplorable for human contact and must be cut off.”
