Mike

CNN now reporting it was Shuaiba Port (same implication though)

The first US service members to die in the war with Iran were killed in a direct hit on a makeshift operations center in Kuwait. The death toll is now six. https://cnn.it/4rR9e2k

indeed

Kuwait pays for those, but yeah the opportunity cost of expending missiles that will need to be replaced and therefore won’t be going to, e.g. INDOPACOM, isn’t great

Raytheon Executive: I know you’re skeptical about buying American again. But hear me out. The MIM-104 Patriot is the only surface to air missile system with a proven track record of success against the US Air Force.

Danish Defense Minister: Continue.

19-y/o 19-y/o
MiLB players soldiers in barracks
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getting haircuts from that one
guy who has his own clippers

I don’t think it’s been officially released yet but I saw a report yesterday quoting someone on background so grain of salt etc

The deaths (four now) were reportedly from an Army unit at Ali Al Salem

Hegseth at a press conference: “We fight to win and we don't waste time, or lives”

“We fight to win.” Okay. What is your definition of winning? How will you know it has occurred?

Impeccable timing. Sublime, even.

but an ad in the Crystal City metro told me that a few billion $ worth of innovation™️ would fix all this

Good advertising for Patriot missiles anyway. Maybe the boost in sales will make up for the cost of 3 F-15s

oh god it was just supposed to be a layover? well there’s a honeymoon story nobody will ever be able to top 🙃

oof, yeah — hope your vacation doesn’t get involuntarily extended too much longer

not anymore

PRESS RELEASE | March 2, 2026 Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe USCENTCOM TAMPA, Fla. - At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident. During active combat-that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones - the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.

Glad the crews are safe, but jesus what a mess

It’s a different skill set. “Senior executive who can develop, communicate, and implement a coherent OT&E strategy, and also knows budgets and how to work the Hill” doesn’t overlap much with “military service member.” It’s not UNdesirable, just doesn’t add much.

Complete non-sequitur from someone who (in theory) should know better

The Secretary of the Navy does not in any way run CENTCOM’s naval armada or any other one. Nor is military experience a requirement to be a service secretary or even a desirable trait. (none of this is a defense of Phalen himself, obviously)

well that’s an easy upgrade from a mute to a block

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Correct, though there is always the risk of being made an example

Everyone signs a contract for a certain period of time. If you quit before that time is up, that is called “desertion” (UCMJ Article 85, 10 USC § 885) and can result in up to five years in prison (or “in a time of war” … more severe sentences).

oh yeah that was a while ago but now I see he reposted it today

it’s almost time

okay who put me on a list or starter pack or something bc who are all you people

lmao need polymarket or kalshi derivative trading on what the PPI will do on a given day

Interrogative, Senator: do you think there is somebody else, hidden away somewhere, who will defend the Constitution, separation of powers, limitations on a reckless executive, and the laws that *your branch of government* wrote?

Because there is nobody else. There is just you.

those “approval wickets” are the foundation of the constitutional order, so I have a bit more than a tinge of contrition at the WH & DoD taking a jackhammer to it

Sure would be a good time to have not laid off your entire Middle East bureau.