Monthly Archives: June 2024

Happy Birthday to the US Army

Posted on June 14, 2024 by TTG

Today is the 249th birthday of the US Army. I was going to post a 1979 version of the “I am the Infantry” presentation from then Fort Benning, now Fort Moore, but I figured it’s probably a little too parochial … Continue reading →

Posted in History, TTG | 21 Comments

“Ukraine Launches Unmanned Systems Force as New Military Branch”

Posted on June 12, 2024 by TTG

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced a new military branch aimed at supporting and developing units of unmanned systems, according to a report by Militarnyi. Representatives from the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense presented the Unmanned Systems … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 44 Comments

English Outsider on MAD

Posted on June 11, 2024 by TTG

I Ignored the nuclear dimension up above and was reminded on an English site that I’d done so. One cannot ignore that dimension. When I read various accounts of the current condition of American ground forces – “boutique army” and … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 66 Comments

What kind of war?

Posted on June 10, 2024 by TTG

How do you assess this war: a regional conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a proxy war between Russia and NATO, or an already emerging war for world dominance between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the USA? And does … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 37 Comments

“HUGE Legal Victory – HFDF Wins Appeal in Ninth Circuit” – Barbara Ann

Posted on June 9, 2024 by TTG

Note: I am not a lawyer and the following is not intended as a legal treatment of the issues presented. I welcome expert opinions from any lawyers among the Committee. “The Ninth Circuit ruling today demonstrates that the court saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care, Justice | 54 Comments

“The Real-Life D-Day Commandos Who Inspired Hollywood’s ‘Dirty Dozen'”

Posted on June 6, 2024 by TTG

Officially designated as the 1st Demolition Section of the Regimental Headquarters Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 101st Airborne Division, the Filthy Thirteen earned the name while training in England. Instead of using their daily water rations to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Military Art, TTG | 37 Comments

“China’s Chang’e-6 probe lifts off with samples from moon’s far side in historic first”

Posted on June 5, 2024 by TTG

Hong Kong CNN  — China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe departed from the far side of the moon on Tuesday, moving a step closer to completing an ambitious mission that underlines the country’s rise as a space superpower. In a symbolic moment before takeoff, … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Space, TTG | 8 Comments

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum

Posted on June 4, 2024 by TTG

Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico’s next president on Sunday, making her the first woman in the country’s 200 years of democracy to hold its highest office. She won with more than 58% of the vote against Xóchitl Gálvez — … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood on the Border, Mexico, TTG | 49 Comments

Ukraine’s drones outsmart Russian jamming with AI-powered “Eagle Eyes”

Posted on June 2, 2024 by TTG

The Economist reports that as Ukraine faces dwindling artillery supplies, it has increasingly relied on drones for precise, long-range strikes. However, Russian electronic warfare has effectively jammed many Ukrainian drones’ communication signals. In response, Ukraine’s special forces have developed “Eagle … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 23 Comments