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The OLC memo is a shield to a US prosecution of a military commander for participation in boat strikes, but not to an international effort. Int'l law is very clear about command responsibilty:
The OLC memo is a shield to a US prosecution of a military commander for participation in boat strikes, but not to an international effort. Int'l law is very clear about command responsibilty:
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Great scoop @danlamothe.bsky.social
The OLC memo is a shield to a US prosecution of a military commander for participation in boat strikes, but not to an international effort. Int'l law is very clear about command responsibilty:
The OLC memo is a shield to a US prosecution of a military commander for participation in boat strikes, but not to an international effort. Int'l law is very clear about command responsibilty:
In my reporting, I found this sentiment goes much deeper than the general officer corps — especially among the field grade officers who choose the military as their career
As the military saying goes: S--t rolls downhill
As the military saying goes: S--t rolls downhill
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In my reporting, I found this sentiment goes much deeper than the general officer corps — especially among the field grade officers who choose the military as their career
As the military saying goes: S--t rolls downhill
As the military saying goes: S--t rolls downhill
Criticism ≠ treason.
Treason, per the Constitution, requires material aid to an enemy or waging war against the US government:
Treason, per the Constitution, requires material aid to an enemy or waging war against the US government:
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Criticism ≠ treason.
Treason, per the Constitution, requires material aid to an enemy or waging war against the US government:
Treason, per the Constitution, requires material aid to an enemy or waging war against the US government:
CNN's reporting suggests SECWAR Hegseth has gone from seeing JAGs as "roadblocks" to seeing a top military commander (COCOM) as one: www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
CNN's reporting suggests SECWAR Hegseth has gone from seeing JAGs as "roadblocks" to seeing a top military commander (COCOM) as one: www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/p...
Austin Tice was fearless. He escaped from a Syrian regime detention with a bar of soap and was missing for 24 hours, per this heartbreaking CNN report: edition.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Austin Tice was fearless. He escaped from a Syrian regime detention with a bar of soap and was missing for 24 hours, per this heartbreaking CNN report: edition.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
Fascinating speculation on sub operations near Russian bases in the Barents Sea, from Washington Post: www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Fascinating speculation on sub operations near Russian bases in the Barents Sea, from Washington Post: www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The President says he does not need to follow laws to reduce crime in San Francisco: "We can do it much faster, and remove the criminals that the law does not permit [SF mayor] to remove."
October 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The President says he does not need to follow laws to reduce crime in San Francisco: "We can do it much faster, and remove the criminals that the law does not permit [SF mayor] to remove."
Establishing a clear range along the line of fire typically starts at the gun position to minimize risk in a misfire. This Dahlgren, Va. chart shows a typical restricted area that goes right from firing position to max range along line of fire
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Establishing a clear range along the line of fire typically starts at the gun position to minimize risk in a misfire. This Dahlgren, Va. chart shows a typical restricted area that goes right from firing position to max range along line of fire
The commando on the left with the laser designator is about to be out of a job (from 1994's "Clear and Present Danger"): www.businessinsider.com/us-drone-mak...
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The commando on the left with the laser designator is about to be out of a job (from 1994's "Clear and Present Danger"): www.businessinsider.com/us-drone-mak...
Per WaPo reporting, only about 1 in 5 troops have been disciplined for their speech. It's worth remembering that many of these people have been publicly accused, creating a public impression of guilt before any investigation
October 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Per WaPo reporting, only about 1 in 5 troops have been disciplined for their speech. It's worth remembering that many of these people have been publicly accused, creating a public impression of guilt before any investigation
Striking that the Pentagon would consider an additional NDA. Violations of secrecy (including protected unclassified info) are already covered by the SF-312, which personnel sign to get security clearance
October 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Striking that the Pentagon would consider an additional NDA. Violations of secrecy (including protected unclassified info) are already covered by the SF-312, which personnel sign to get security clearance
Asked about the Russian drones today, President Trump replied: "Could've been a mistake."
About a dozen drones went deep inside Poland, as the ISW map shows — hard to see how all could have independently suffered from some kind of navigation error and that it wasn't caught quickly
About a dozen drones went deep inside Poland, as the ISW map shows — hard to see how all could have independently suffered from some kind of navigation error and that it wasn't caught quickly
September 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Asked about the Russian drones today, President Trump replied: "Could've been a mistake."
About a dozen drones went deep inside Poland, as the ISW map shows — hard to see how all could have independently suffered from some kind of navigation error and that it wasn't caught quickly
About a dozen drones went deep inside Poland, as the ISW map shows — hard to see how all could have independently suffered from some kind of navigation error and that it wasn't caught quickly
Striking how far the Russian drones penetrated into Poland. These were no mere trespasses near Polish borders. Map from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Striking how far the Russian drones penetrated into Poland. These were no mere trespasses near Polish borders. Map from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social
Mistaken email recipients will get you every time. Via WaPo: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
September 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Mistaken email recipients will get you every time. Via WaPo: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hard to square Israel's apparent targeting of Hamas negotiators with Trump's optimism that these negotiators and the Israelis who bombed them could be a step towards peace www.businessinsider.com/israel-exten...
September 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hard to square Israel's apparent targeting of Hamas negotiators with Trump's optimism that these negotiators and the Israelis who bombed them could be a step towards peace www.businessinsider.com/israel-exten...
Russia's drone and missile attacks are getting so large that @thestudyofwar.bsky.social will have to enlarge the y-axis for its tracker:
September 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Russia's drone and missile attacks are getting so large that @thestudyofwar.bsky.social will have to enlarge the y-axis for its tracker:
I wonder why this small boat was speculated as an uncrewed surface vessel. A USV doesn't need a pilothouse
September 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I wonder why this small boat was speculated as an uncrewed surface vessel. A USV doesn't need a pilothouse
This suggests Loomer's MO is to smear government officials and programs and only backdown when top officials intervene. From WaPo: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
August 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This suggests Loomer's MO is to smear government officials and programs and only backdown when top officials intervene. From WaPo: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Andrew was a leader as only America trains them who put his life on the line many times for fellow soldiers and US partners in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine. He lived fully and greatly and is missed by multitudes across the world. RIP
July 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Andrew was a leader as only America trains them who put his life on the line many times for fellow soldiers and US partners in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine. He lived fully and greatly and is missed by multitudes across the world. RIP
The Russians were ready with grenade-dropping drones, machine gun nests, mines and air-burst mortars. Chosen's mission sank into a "shitstorm." 4/
July 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Russians were ready with grenade-dropping drones, machine gun nests, mines and air-burst mortars. Chosen's mission sank into a "shitstorm." 4/
Webber led one of the 4 assault teams. Near dusk, they advanced through the abandoned fields and wrecked neighborhoods of Pervomaisk. "I have a bad feeling about this one," he said at the time. 3/
July 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Webber led one of the 4 assault teams. Near dusk, they advanced through the abandoned fields and wrecked neighborhoods of Pervomaisk. "I have a bad feeling about this one," he said at the time. 3/
Among them was Andrew Webber — successful lawyer, West Point grad, Afghanistan & Iraq vet. His teammates looked up to him. Many saw him as a big brother, there to remind them to "unfreeze" in the heat of combat. 2/
July 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Among them was Andrew Webber — successful lawyer, West Point grad, Afghanistan & Iraq vet. His teammates looked up to him. Many saw him as a big brother, there to remind them to "unfreeze" in the heat of combat. 2/
Two years ago today, Ukraine's all-volunteer Chosen Company stepped off into its fiercest fight, with soldiers from the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the US. 1/
July 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Two years ago today, Ukraine's all-volunteer Chosen Company stepped off into its fiercest fight, with soldiers from the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the US. 1/
The Trump administration's case against Columbia centered on anti-Semitic incidents and safety. Why did President Shipman settle on unrelated issues of admissions and hiring?
July 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Trump administration's case against Columbia centered on anti-Semitic incidents and safety. Why did President Shipman settle on unrelated issues of admissions and hiring?
This @csis.org chart of weapons deliveries underscores Mark Cancian's view that the Trump administration's continuing previously agreed to aid to Ukraine is much more important source of arms than new deals
July 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This @csis.org chart of weapons deliveries underscores Mark Cancian's view that the Trump administration's continuing previously agreed to aid to Ukraine is much more important source of arms than new deals