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RichThompsonAK
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Boot person. Retired LEO. No whinging. Usual caveats apply. Alaska
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It's all a matter of perspective.
A snowmachiner parked next to a remote trail has stamped out a sign in the snow that reads "Need Beer".
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Dear Donald ...

NB: Article contains propaganda.

"On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the possibility of resuming nuclear testing in response to the United States' actions."

www.kommersant.ru/doc/8180654
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Random note: Twenty percent of my "Arctic" feed tonight was articles castigating Jack Smith and the "Arctic Frost" investigation from one angle or another. This has been going on for over a week now. #Alaska
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Random note: Hello Fall Storm Season. Can't say we've missed you. #Alaska
National Weather Service Fall Storm Season warning for the Bristol Bay Region of Alaska.
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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"Global satellite-detected methane emissions from the onshore upstream oil and gas sector ticked up late last year and into the first quarter of 2025, reversing a steady decline since 2020."

oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Dillingham, AK. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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State Emergency Operations Center
2025 West Coast Storms
Incident Situation Report
October 16, 2025 @ 1600
October 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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State Emergency Operations Center
2025 West Coast Storms
Incident Situation Report
October 15, 2025 @ 1600
October 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Can you say "pretext"? I know you can.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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State Emergency Operations Center
2025 West Coast Storms
Incident Situation Report
October 14, 2025 @ 1600
October 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Excerpt from SOA DHS&EM ...

State Emergency Operations Center
2025 West Coast Storms
Incident Situation Report
October 14, 2025 @ 1600
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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A brief snipet from the:

State Emergency Operations Center
2025 West Coast Storms
Incident Situation Report
October 13, 2025 @ 1600

Issued as attachment to DHS&EM Daily Situation Report 25-287 for Oct 14, 2025 Can't locate above attachment posted online yet.

ready.alaska.gov/Documents/Si...
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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SkyNet now has a navy ...

As the AIRCAT Bengal MC sets sail, it raises important questions about the future of naval warfare. How will such autonomous technology reshape global naval strategies, and what challenges and opportunities will arise as a result?

blog.geogarage.com/2025/10/its-...
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Countdown to launch : Copernicus Sentinel-1D lifts off in November

"Thanks to the open and free data policy of Copernicus, this operational information is widely accessible to public authorities, industry, researchers and service providers..."

blog.geogarage.com/2025/10/coun...
October 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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"Joan of Arctic" boots? What? C'mon, Sorel (Columbia Sportswear) making money off martyred heroes is not a great look. How's your sales in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario?

Do better, huh?
Sorel "Joan of Arctic" boots ad.
October 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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"Threat environment? Threat environment? I AM THE THREAT ENVIRONMENT!"
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Sadness, but also memories of incredible courage and sacrifice, and a new chapter of hope for a brighter and more just future.

#Syria
Final message from the White Helmets of Syria as the organization completes its transition into the formal government of Syria. 1 of 2 Final message from the White Helmets of Syria as the organization completes its transition into the formal government of Syria. 2 of 2
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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So very sad.

#Arctic #Alaska #ARCUS
Final email from ARCUS upon cessation of operations - Part 1 of 2 Final email from ARCUS upon cessation of operations - Part 2 of 2
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Sergey Viktorovich has a lot to say, apparently ...
Russian media "Kommersant" posts thirteen articles in an hour quoting Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.
September 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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September 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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September 17, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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September 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Random note: Just spitballing here, but I think that no actual human beings have ever read any constituent email sent to Senator Sullivan.

Sure thing, Dan, I'll give you an endorsement ...
#Alaska
September 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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September 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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September 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM