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· Mar 15
An Army general's final 'walk' at the Tomb of the Unknowns
William Zana, the only guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final shift on his last day in the Army.
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Hello to New Followers from the Arlington Cemetery/Website purge story! Drop me a line to say hi!
If you need to restore your faith in Arlington and its people, I wrote this story last year about an Army general and the Tomb of the Unknown.
taskandpurpose.com/news/tomb-of...
If you need to restore your faith in Arlington and its people, I wrote this story last year about an Army general and the Tomb of the Unknown.
taskandpurpose.com/news/tomb-of...
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Kendrick, Joyce Carol Oates, Menswear Guy, and Isaac Chotiner are the Voltron of People You Don't Want Focusing on You
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Kendrick, Joyce Carol Oates, Menswear Guy, and Isaac Chotiner are the Voltron of People You Don't Want Focusing on You
In 2023, a team of Indiana National Guard soldiers waded into the largest riot in Kosovo since 2004.
As it unwound, US helicopters had to medevac over 90 UN Peacekeepers from a hasty LZ set up by one of the Guardsmen.
If you don't remember it, its because nobody covered it until this story.
As it unwound, US helicopters had to medevac over 90 UN Peacekeepers from a hasty LZ set up by one of the Guardsmen.
If you don't remember it, its because nobody covered it until this story.
In the most violent clash involving U.S. troops in Kosovo since 2004, eight Indiana National Guardsmen faced rioters who threw 56 grenades and injured 93 NATO troops.
trib.al/BKSJG8M
trib.al/BKSJG8M
The inside story of 8 US soldiers caught in a major Kosovo riot
Eight Indiana National Guardsmen were at the center of a 2023 riot that injured 93 NATO troops, including seven Americans.
trib.al
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In 2023, a team of Indiana National Guard soldiers waded into the largest riot in Kosovo since 2004.
As it unwound, US helicopters had to medevac over 90 UN Peacekeepers from a hasty LZ set up by one of the Guardsmen.
If you don't remember it, its because nobody covered it until this story.
As it unwound, US helicopters had to medevac over 90 UN Peacekeepers from a hasty LZ set up by one of the Guardsmen.
If you don't remember it, its because nobody covered it until this story.
Is that you, Meadow Soprano?
I don’t think any of us are fully prepared for the level of self-pity and absolution that’s going to be in Olivia Nuzzi’s (hilariously titled) “American Canto”
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Is that you, Meadow Soprano?
STOP SAYING "BARI"
first, its a knee-jerk sexist-boy thing to use a woman's first name in references. Just for good practice, stop it.
but second, it implies "this is a silly child who can't possibly do any real damage" about a horrible, vicious, 'freq wrong never in doubt' terror-clown.
first, its a knee-jerk sexist-boy thing to use a woman's first name in references. Just for good practice, stop it.
but second, it implies "this is a silly child who can't possibly do any real damage" about a horrible, vicious, 'freq wrong never in doubt' terror-clown.
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
STOP SAYING "BARI"
first, its a knee-jerk sexist-boy thing to use a woman's first name in references. Just for good practice, stop it.
but second, it implies "this is a silly child who can't possibly do any real damage" about a horrible, vicious, 'freq wrong never in doubt' terror-clown.
first, its a knee-jerk sexist-boy thing to use a woman's first name in references. Just for good practice, stop it.
but second, it implies "this is a silly child who can't possibly do any real damage" about a horrible, vicious, 'freq wrong never in doubt' terror-clown.
This is a fun story, i learned a lot about the Navy writing it.
come for the actual story, stay for the absolute bonkers comments how an Admiral is a) a super-sharp leader still on the cutting edge and b) wasting tax money and the sweat of his sailors for an ego-photo op.
come for the actual story, stay for the absolute bonkers comments how an Admiral is a) a super-sharp leader still on the cutting edge and b) wasting tax money and the sweat of his sailors for an ego-photo op.
Rear Adm. Michael Wosje joined the Navy’s ‘Grand Club’ of about 400 pilots with 1,000 landings on an aircraft carrier. The record is over 2,000.
trib.al/HhUXPTq
trib.al/HhUXPTq
This Navy admiral just bagged his 1,000th landing on an aircraft carrier
Rear Adm. Michael Wosje became one of about 400 Navy pilots to record 1,000 landings on an aircraft carrier.
trib.al
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is a fun story, i learned a lot about the Navy writing it.
come for the actual story, stay for the absolute bonkers comments how an Admiral is a) a super-sharp leader still on the cutting edge and b) wasting tax money and the sweat of his sailors for an ego-photo op.
come for the actual story, stay for the absolute bonkers comments how an Admiral is a) a super-sharp leader still on the cutting edge and b) wasting tax money and the sweat of his sailors for an ego-photo op.
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oh no
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
oh no
the biggest spy CEO on earth, personally paid $100s of Millions to be run the company that ICE, CIA, DOD and almost certainly everybody else uses to spy on everyone, constantly.
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
the biggest spy CEO on earth, personally paid $100s of Millions to be run the company that ICE, CIA, DOD and almost certainly everybody else uses to spy on everyone, constantly.
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Our current reality is like living in a running clothes dryer, but absolutely, positively Top Five WT-Actual-F Are We Doing? things is:
Turning Off the Weather.
Turning Off the Weather.
Disappointing news out of Nebraska, where the University's Chancellor's Final Budget Reduction Plan continues to call for eliminating the Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - notably, against the recommendation of the university's Academic Planning Committee.
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
Final Budget Reduction Plan | Budget Process | Nebraska
budgetprocess.unl.edu
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Our current reality is like living in a running clothes dryer, but absolutely, positively Top Five WT-Actual-F Are We Doing? things is:
Turning Off the Weather.
Turning Off the Weather.
2 weeks! Drink!
TRUMP: US TO LAUNCH NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM WITHIN 2–3 WEEKS
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
2 weeks! Drink!
This sounds fine because one thing that is not physically, mortally dangerous in Nebraska is the weather.
Disappointing news out of Nebraska, where the University's Chancellor's Final Budget Reduction Plan continues to call for eliminating the Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - notably, against the recommendation of the university's Academic Planning Committee.
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
Final Budget Reduction Plan | Budget Process | Nebraska
budgetprocess.unl.edu
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This sounds fine because one thing that is not physically, mortally dangerous in Nebraska is the weather.
Always bet responsibly. Problem Gambling? Call 1-800-YEAH-AS-IF
A Texas man has been indicted and accused of threatening University of Louisville head football Coach Jeff Brohm, his family, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm, and Cards Quarterback Miller Moss. More: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t6mv6
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Always bet responsibly. Problem Gambling? Call 1-800-YEAH-AS-IF
Also caught a "backseat driver" but, ya know what? Its not that far off!
("teenager" tho.. not even close)
("teenager" tho.. not even close)
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Also caught a "backseat driver" but, ya know what? Its not that far off!
("teenager" tho.. not even close)
("teenager" tho.. not even close)
SOOOO funny.
50yr mortgage is, essentially, renting for 10 years, which means anyone suddenly underwater or who just wanted/needed to move would OF COURSE walk away.
the only party that 'wins' is the builder who gets the money up front.
Hmm, "Pulte," where do I know that name?
50yr mortgage is, essentially, renting for 10 years, which means anyone suddenly underwater or who just wanted/needed to move would OF COURSE walk away.
the only party that 'wins' is the builder who gets the money up front.
Hmm, "Pulte," where do I know that name?
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
SOOOO funny.
50yr mortgage is, essentially, renting for 10 years, which means anyone suddenly underwater or who just wanted/needed to move would OF COURSE walk away.
the only party that 'wins' is the builder who gets the money up front.
Hmm, "Pulte," where do I know that name?
50yr mortgage is, essentially, renting for 10 years, which means anyone suddenly underwater or who just wanted/needed to move would OF COURSE walk away.
the only party that 'wins' is the builder who gets the money up front.
Hmm, "Pulte," where do I know that name?
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He lied about his age so he could enlist, became a Raider, fought at Guadalcanal, was bayonetted in the stomach while liberating Guam, and shot in the chest and arm at the Battle of Iwo Jima. trib.al/2RYCIHE
WWII Marine Raider who fought at Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal wants cards for 100th birthday
He joined the Marines at 16, served as a Raider, and fought at Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal in World War II. Now, he just wants birthday cards.
trib.al
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
He lied about his age so he could enlist, became a Raider, fought at Guadalcanal, was bayonetted in the stomach while liberating Guam, and shot in the chest and arm at the Battle of Iwo Jima. trib.al/2RYCIHE
Uh oh.
I'd like to think this would turn things around or at least "help" but it feels 50-50 or worse that the Pentagon just says "fine, everybody not in uniform is fired and now it' a 4-year OCS."
I'd like to think this would turn things around or at least "help" but it feels 50-50 or worse that the Pentagon just says "fine, everybody not in uniform is fired and now it' a 4-year OCS."
The U.S. Air Force Academy's academic accreditation is under review following a formal complaint that the institution no longer has sufficient Ph.D.-level faculty as the federal government reduces its civilian workforce // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social
Air Force Academy’s accreditation under review after cuts to civilian faculty
Concerned alumni and former faculty told The Denver Post they believe the academy is losing too many civilian Ph.D.-level instructors without the ability to replace them with qualified military mem…
www.denverpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Uh oh.
I'd like to think this would turn things around or at least "help" but it feels 50-50 or worse that the Pentagon just says "fine, everybody not in uniform is fired and now it' a 4-year OCS."
I'd like to think this would turn things around or at least "help" but it feels 50-50 or worse that the Pentagon just says "fine, everybody not in uniform is fired and now it' a 4-year OCS."
Y'all, i want to 'win' and make them cry or whatever, but I am - and you are - just some dude on a backwater website my parents have never heard of.
The government paying people and planes flying and making passports and feeding poor people is actually good.
there will be more fights
The government paying people and planes flying and making passports and feeding poor people is actually good.
there will be more fights
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Y'all, i want to 'win' and make them cry or whatever, but I am - and you are - just some dude on a backwater website my parents have never heard of.
The government paying people and planes flying and making passports and feeding poor people is actually good.
there will be more fights
The government paying people and planes flying and making passports and feeding poor people is actually good.
there will be more fights
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Today is the first time in NFL history that two games finished 44-22 on the same day.
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Today is the first time in NFL history that two games finished 44-22 on the same day.
i think this should be in every single 'shift to China' story written in the defense world.
they are building boats that no one is going to drive.
they are building boats that no one is going to drive.
Significant Demographic Headwinds in China: In 1963, 33 million babies were born in China. In 2024, there were 9 million $RXI
Torsten at Apollo
Torsten at Apollo
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
i think this should be in every single 'shift to China' story written in the defense world.
they are building boats that no one is going to drive.
they are building boats that no one is going to drive.
so real
I’m having the most boring midlife crisis because I just have the sudden urge to switch all my tools and batteries from DeWalt to Milwaukee.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
so real
There is video has the highest level of Big White Dad energy ever caught on video.
Hats, hands in pockets, rules going-overs, waddle-chasing coins, LOTS of slap hugs.
And then the hammer:
"it was God's plan, it was God's plan... if. you want to come to a good party, come to Emerald High tonight."
Hats, hands in pockets, rules going-overs, waddle-chasing coins, LOTS of slap hugs.
And then the hammer:
"it was God's plan, it was God's plan... if. you want to come to a good party, come to Emerald High tonight."
This is a perfect encapsulation of Texas HS football, especially out west.
Coaches meeting at a gas station to do a coin flip to see who makes the playoffs.
(via @lancelahnert on Twitter)
Coaches meeting at a gas station to do a coin flip to see who makes the playoffs.
(via @lancelahnert on Twitter)
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There is video has the highest level of Big White Dad energy ever caught on video.
Hats, hands in pockets, rules going-overs, waddle-chasing coins, LOTS of slap hugs.
And then the hammer:
"it was God's plan, it was God's plan... if. you want to come to a good party, come to Emerald High tonight."
Hats, hands in pockets, rules going-overs, waddle-chasing coins, LOTS of slap hugs.
And then the hammer:
"it was God's plan, it was God's plan... if. you want to come to a good party, come to Emerald High tonight."
This was a major plot point in Friday Night Lights, the book.
Permian and i think Lee won the toss, Odessa High, i think, lost out.
Permian and i think Lee won the toss, Odessa High, i think, lost out.
This is a perfect encapsulation of Texas HS football, especially out west.
Coaches meeting at a gas station to do a coin flip to see who makes the playoffs.
(via @lancelahnert on Twitter)
Coaches meeting at a gas station to do a coin flip to see who makes the playoffs.
(via @lancelahnert on Twitter)
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This was a major plot point in Friday Night Lights, the book.
Permian and i think Lee won the toss, Odessa High, i think, lost out.
Permian and i think Lee won the toss, Odessa High, i think, lost out.
This is kinda proof that he's old and very not-ready for the job,but its also proof that 90% of 'press events' at the White House are total BS and should not happen and only happen because the press agrees to show up.
So stop doing that.
So stop doing that.
During an event on Thursday, Donald Trump seemed to repeatedly struggle to keep his eyes open.
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is kinda proof that he's old and very not-ready for the job,but its also proof that 90% of 'press events' at the White House are total BS and should not happen and only happen because the press agrees to show up.
So stop doing that.
So stop doing that.
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The super unique truck and its owner are somewhat internet famous. I’ve become friends with the owner and he offered to sell it to me. Unfortunately it’s not the right vehicle for me now, but a good friend of mine is buying it and I’ll get to drive it whenever I want.
November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The super unique truck and its owner are somewhat internet famous. I’ve become friends with the owner and he offered to sell it to me. Unfortunately it’s not the right vehicle for me now, but a good friend of mine is buying it and I’ll get to drive it whenever I want.