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The Pentagon wants to provide air support to the Afghan military if they need it….

June 9, 2021 By jamesb

And? Providing good air cover could  mean some American military assets, like forward combat air controllers or other Spec Ops people on the ground......Or just drone oversight... The American military has NOT wanted to leave the Afghan military even if their boss … [Read more...] about The Pentagon wants to provide air support to the Afghan military if they need it….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghan Military, Biden, NATO, Pentagon, Taliban, US Military support

Biden’s Afghan withdrawal order already has worries attached to it….

May 13, 2021 By jamesb

The Taliban , as expected, IS increasing its violence in that country.... President's Biden's wish and order to leave may have a effort to put the blame on the increasing violence against civilians on the Trump admin , but that simply is NOT gonna work... The Taliban does … [Read more...] about Biden’s Afghan withdrawal order already has worries attached to it….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: ADAM SMITH, Afghanistan, JEANNE SHAHEEN, Joe Biden, Joe Biden 2020, NATO, PAKISTAN, Taliban

President Biden going to Europe in June….

April 24, 2021 By jamesb

It will be President Biden first foreign trip since assuming office and the first by an American since the pandemic began.... The Defense and Sec of State have been resuming international travel... Joe Biden will head to Europe for his first overseas trip as president, the … [Read more...] about President Biden going to Europe in June….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Europe, Foreign Affairs, G-7 Summit Meetings, NATO, Politics, President Biden travel

Anyone think Biden will pull the troops from Afghanistan like Trump said he would?

April 8, 2021 By jamesb

Not me.... Not with stuff like the below reported going on.... Defense Sec Austin was in country last week and his bosses told him NOT to pull the troops .... President Biden's instincts are to pull the troops , but he is alone in that view ....Congress actually wants … [Read more...] about Anyone think Biden will pull the troops from Afghanistan like Trump said he would?

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, Biden, Congress, Military, NATO, Politics, Taliban, Tripp pullout

President Biden brings America back to sit at the table with the EU….

March 25, 2021 By jamesb

America IS Back..... The Trump era is gone..... An American President known to foreign leaders IS 'in the house'.... This brings smiles ALL around..... The 28th head of state and government in the European Council video summit on Thursday was sitting with a funny … [Read more...] about President Biden brings America back to sit at the table with the EU….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: America, Biden admin Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, EU/European Union, NATO, Politics, President Biden

President Biden has to decide what to do in Afghanistan which IS his now….

February 7, 2021 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, Biden admin, Foreign Affairs, Military, NATO, Taliban

Trump leaves Joe Biden with a Foreign Affairs mess…

December 9, 2020 By jamesb

President Biden will have a full plate to deal with next month when takes over.... A Pandemic.... A dropping Economy.... And distracted  and absent United States on the world stage.... Biden has set out some big principles — pay close attention to the interplay … [Read more...] about Trump leaves Joe Biden with a Foreign Affairs mess…

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Biden Foreign Affairs, China, Climate, Iran, NATO, North Korea, Politics, Russia, State Dept, Trade, Trump Foreign Affairs, virus

Congress cut’s money for Trump troop withdrawals order’s…

December 3, 2020 By jamesb

The mammoth Defense Spending bill for next year appears to be the countries Board of Director's....Congress to come down on the Generals and incoming President's side against Trump last minute hurried troop withdrawals from the Middle  East and Europe.... One had to know that … [Read more...] about Congress cut’s money for Trump troop withdrawals order’s…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Military, Open Thread/Comments, Politics Tagged With: 2020 US Defense spending bill, Afghanistan, Congress cut's money, Germany, Military, NATO, Section 230, social media, Trump troop withdrawals order's

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