Ortiz Jorge
@ortizjeorgg.bsky.social
USA 🇺🇸 Military Personnel 🪖🎖️
Always Ready for What Ahead of me
Always Ready for What Ahead of me
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Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
www.militarytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
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The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’
The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
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The hope is that AI players are realistic enough to facilitate the creation of multiple strategies during a wargaming exercise.
New lab offers generative AI for defense wargaming
The hope is that AI players are realistic enough to facilitate the creation of multiple strategies during a wargaming exercise.
www.militarytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The hope is that AI players are realistic enough to facilitate the creation of multiple strategies during a wargaming exercise.
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The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year
The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
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While hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.
Hazing, bullying reports up as Hegseth pushes for rougher training
While hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
While hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.
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Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.
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The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state.
Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members
The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state.
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Social media video showed first responders performing CPR on one of the service members and treating the other on a sidewalk covered in broken glass.
National Guard shooting victims identified
Social media video showed first responders performing CPR on one of the service members and treating the other on a sidewalk covered in broken glass.
www.militarytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Social media video showed first responders performing CPR on one of the service members and treating the other on a sidewalk covered in broken glass.
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This scandal makes Neville Chamberlain look like a master negotiator with a spine of steel…
Every step along the way should be investigated and publicly revealed.
Every step along the way should be investigated and publicly revealed.
King: According to Secretary Rubio, this plan is not the administration’s position — it is essentially the Russians’ wish list that is now being presented to the Europeans and to the Ukrainians.
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This scandal makes Neville Chamberlain look like a master negotiator with a spine of steel…
Every step along the way should be investigated and publicly revealed.
Every step along the way should be investigated and publicly revealed.
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Nothing connects better with coal country than donning a near-$2000 Canada Goose parka while shooting an ad on a coal pile.
Apparently was warm enough to leave the fur hood trim at home.
Apparently was warm enough to leave the fur hood trim at home.
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Nothing connects better with coal country than donning a near-$2000 Canada Goose parka while shooting an ad on a coal pile.
Apparently was warm enough to leave the fur hood trim at home.
Apparently was warm enough to leave the fur hood trim at home.
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BREAKING: New idea from Vivek….
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
BREAKING: New idea from Vivek….
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Breaking News: The CDC quietly appointed Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham, who has been critical of vaccines, as its second in command. During the Covid pandemic, he promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Breaking News: The CDC quietly appointed Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham, who has been critical of vaccines, as its second in command. During the Covid pandemic, he promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
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Suppression Alert: Back to Pre-VRA Days
The Horrible “SAVE” Act, and How You Can Help Stop It
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February 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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"I will no longer be complicit in genocide" - Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell
One year later, we remember Bushnell, who used his voice and his actions to draw attention to a grave injustice in the world. While suicide is never the answer, his desperation for a better world is as poignant now as ever.
One year later, we remember Bushnell, who used his voice and his actions to draw attention to a grave injustice in the world. While suicide is never the answer, his desperation for a better world is as poignant now as ever.
Aaron Bushnell died by self-immolation in protest of the Gaza genocide a year ago today. His memory should stir a fire in our souls, and force us to evaluate our commitment to a better world.
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Remembering Aaron Bushnell
Aaron Bushnell died by self-immolation in protest of the Gaza genocide a year ago today. His memory should stir a fire in our souls, and force us to evaluate our commitment to a better world.
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February 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"I will no longer be complicit in genocide" - Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell
One year later, we remember Bushnell, who used his voice and his actions to draw attention to a grave injustice in the world. While suicide is never the answer, his desperation for a better world is as poignant now as ever.
One year later, we remember Bushnell, who used his voice and his actions to draw attention to a grave injustice in the world. While suicide is never the answer, his desperation for a better world is as poignant now as ever.
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Senator Bernie Sanders said Monday he will move to block the sale of $8.5 billion in U.S. weapons to Israel. “It would be unconscionable to provide more of the bombs and weapons Israel has used to kill so many civilians and make life unlivable in Gaza.”
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Resolution to Oppose U.S. Arms Sales to Israel
The Trump administration is revoking a policy that requires reporting when U.S.-supplied weapons are used in violation of international human rights law. The measure was imposed during Biden’s tenure ...
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February 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Senator Bernie Sanders said Monday he will move to block the sale of $8.5 billion in U.S. weapons to Israel. “It would be unconscionable to provide more of the bombs and weapons Israel has used to kill so many civilians and make life unlivable in Gaza.”
www.democracynow.org/2025/2/25/he...
www.democracynow.org/2025/2/25/he...
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American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social staff are on Capitol Hill for our annual River Action Days, meeting with key members of Congress to advocate for key river and clean water protections. We’re here to ensure the waterways we depend on remain clean, safe, and accessible for all.
February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social staff are on Capitol Hill for our annual River Action Days, meeting with key members of Congress to advocate for key river and clean water protections. We’re here to ensure the waterways we depend on remain clean, safe, and accessible for all.
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Everyone is worse off with a reduced NOAA workforce. EVERYONE.
We literally make daily decisions due to expected weather conditions like grabbing an umbrella or securing furniture ahead of strong winds.
And anyone can access that information because it's already covered by taxpayer dollars.
We literally make daily decisions due to expected weather conditions like grabbing an umbrella or securing furniture ahead of strong winds.
And anyone can access that information because it's already covered by taxpayer dollars.
February 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Everyone is worse off with a reduced NOAA workforce. EVERYONE.
We literally make daily decisions due to expected weather conditions like grabbing an umbrella or securing furniture ahead of strong winds.
And anyone can access that information because it's already covered by taxpayer dollars.
We literally make daily decisions due to expected weather conditions like grabbing an umbrella or securing furniture ahead of strong winds.
And anyone can access that information because it's already covered by taxpayer dollars.
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🚨Reminder! 🚨Republicans are behind closed doors right now trying to figure out how to cut 880 billion from medicaid. Medicaid covers 41% of births in the US millions of children, and millions of people with disabilities. Keep up the pressure! Call your electeds!
March 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🚨Reminder! 🚨Republicans are behind closed doors right now trying to figure out how to cut 880 billion from medicaid. Medicaid covers 41% of births in the US millions of children, and millions of people with disabilities. Keep up the pressure! Call your electeds!
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Know someone in Sacramento District at the Us Army Corps of Engineers? Show them this and tell em to get on board. People power y’all.
A long time ago, in a district far, far away... There came a time of revolution, when employees united to challenge a tyrannical empire.
"Help us SPK, you're our only hope!"
Join the organizing committee and submit your interest card today! Go to www.ifpte777.org/join-now/Joi...
"Help us SPK, you're our only hope!"
Join the organizing committee and submit your interest card today! Go to www.ifpte777.org/join-now/Joi...
March 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Know someone in Sacramento District at the Us Army Corps of Engineers? Show them this and tell em to get on board. People power y’all.
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Israeli forces raid village west of Bethlehem - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-raid-village-west-bethlehem
Israeli forces raid village west of Bethlehem
<span class="field field-title">Israeli forces raid village west of Bethlehem</span>
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli forces raided Husan village, west of Bethlehem, Wafa news agency is reporting citing local sources.</p>
<p>According to the sources, troops fired sound bombs and tear gas at people on their way to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers.</p>
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March 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Israeli forces raid village west of Bethlehem - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-raid-village-west-bethlehem
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Every element of this is garbage and no way to treat people. Note —- She also expected to take part in the deferred resignation program but was fired instead.
Cynthia— thank you for your service and let us know how we can help!
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Cynthia— thank you for your service and let us know how we can help!
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Army Corps of Engineers veteran fired after DEI information removed
A former employee with the Army Corps of Engineers said the week before she was let go it was part of her job to take down the agency's social media posts that had to do with DEI.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Every element of this is garbage and no way to treat people. Note —- She also expected to take part in the deferred resignation program but was fired instead.
Cynthia— thank you for your service and let us know how we can help!
fox4kc.com/video/army-c...
Cynthia— thank you for your service and let us know how we can help!
fox4kc.com/video/army-c...
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So much worse!!!
Keep it up, Americans!
Excellent work so far!
Keep it up, Americans!
Excellent work so far!
March 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
So much worse!!!
Keep it up, Americans!
Excellent work so far!
Keep it up, Americans!
Excellent work so far!
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TWO GIRLS IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF MAINE! FEWER THAN 10 IN ALL OF THE NCAA! i know true believers can't be swayed, but i think hammering these numbers is important for the average person to understand that republicans are OBSESSSSSSED with such a minuscule group of people and it's fucking weird!
There are two transgender girls in the state of Maine competing in girls’ sports.
There are now SIX federal agencies investigating the state.
Here is our latest @propublica.org story with @bangordailynews.bsky.social
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There are now SIX federal agencies investigating the state.
Here is our latest @propublica.org story with @bangordailynews.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/main...
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
Maine said it wouldn’t break state law to follow President Donald Trump’s order barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports. Then came a barrage of investigations and threats targeting the st...
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March 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
TWO GIRLS IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF MAINE! FEWER THAN 10 IN ALL OF THE NCAA! i know true believers can't be swayed, but i think hammering these numbers is important for the average person to understand that republicans are OBSESSSSSSED with such a minuscule group of people and it's fucking weird!
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Free the River …
The momentum is growing for free-flowing rivers! 🌊“It is truly remarkable how fast a river recovers once it is returned to its free-flowing state," -Serena McClain, Senior Director of Dam Removal, American Rivers.
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A national-most 27 dams were removed from Pa. waterways last year. How many were from the Lehigh Valley?
Last year was a big year for dam removals not only in the Lehigh Valley, but across Pennsylvania. The state was ranked first in the U.S. for the most outdated, unsafe and uneconomical dams removed in ...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Free the River …