First the F-35 Fighter jet screw up.... Whoever thought the concept of on piece of airplane could fit the needs of the Air Force, Navy and Marines should have to give their salary back... THAT has been an almost complete failure.... A Ferrari is surely a wonderful sports … [Read more...] about Some of the 2021 US Defense Budget issue’s….
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Russia engages the Ukraine again….
The Chinese are pushing the limits in the South China Sea .... Now we hear of the Russian's back doing military moves against the Ukraine? This seems to be an effort to overwhelm and test an American President that has seemed to NOT want to get into armed … [Read more...] about Russia engages the Ukraine again….
President Biden has a China problem….
While Biden talks about his ability to talk to the Chinese leader ? That country continues to expand it's influence ... They have clamped down on Hong Kong, wiping out any resistance to their rule over the city.... They are increasing their influence in Africa and have … [Read more...] about President Biden has a China problem….
50 House Democrats want a cut in Defense spending…
America Defense budget's did NOT take serious cuts for decades until the Obama years, when Republicans AND Democrats settled on Defense cuts to out do each other.... Spending for Defense resumed upward to new height's under the Trump admin and Republicans.... Both parties … [Read more...] about 50 House Democrats want a cut in Defense spending…
The US Defense Sec signal’s America is Back in NATO with both feet….
Donald Trump had little use for the North American Treaty Alliance / NATO.... With President Biden in the White House? The wait is OVER.... America STRONGLY steps back into things... U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attended his first meeting of allied defense … [Read more...] about The US Defense Sec signal’s America is Back in NATO with both feet….
The Taliban WILL own Afghanistan if the US and NATO leaves….
THAT is the story in a new NY Times piece.... The country simply cannot defend itself against the Taliban .... Foreign intervention in the country has been effort to stop the decades old brutal back and forth between factions there.... Those foreign troops could be … [Read more...] about The Taliban WILL own Afghanistan if the US and NATO leaves….
President Biden has to decide what to do in Afghanistan which IS his now….
Joe Biden joins the list of leaders dealing with situation open the ground in that far away country.... The British, The Russians had troops in the country and now America has its troops there to keep the place from coming apart at the seems.... There may never be a time … [Read more...] about President Biden has to decide what to do in Afghanistan which IS his now….
Jill Biden…The New First Lady will be Busy and Visible….
She HAS been there for 8 years with her husband being the Vice President.... She comes strong at being the First Lady in a very different way that the last one.... Biden has long acted as her husband’s conscience and confidante — she was instrumental in his selection of … [Read more...] about Jill Biden…The New First Lady will be Busy and Visible….