Author Archives: Andrei Martyanov

Marine Corps returning to its roots – TTG

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

"The 2018 National Defense Strategy redirected the Marine Corps’ mission focus from countering violent extremists in the Middle East to great power/peer-level competition, with special emphasis on the Indo-Pacific. Such a profound shift in missions, from inland to littoral, and … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG | 36 Comments

Pushing for a third Iraq war – TTG

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

"WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has ordered military commanders to plan for an escalation of American combat in Iraq, issuing a directive last week to prepare a campaign to destroy an Iranian-backed militia group that has threatened more attacks against American … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Iran, Iraq, TTG | 42 Comments

Tulsi suspends her campaign and endorses Joe Biden – TTG

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

Throughout my life, and this campaign, my motivation has been to serve God, our country, and the American people as best I can. I feel that the best way that I can be of service at this time is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, TTG | 35 Comments

Incident at Muhambal – TTG

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

An expression of jihadi displeasure with Erdogan BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – A Turkish military convoy that was traveling through the Idlib countryside on Wednesday was reportedly ambushed by unknown assailants, Muraselon news reported, citing opposition media. The Muraselon report … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, TTG, Turkey | 6 Comments

Everglades Challenge 2020 – TTG

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

I debated with myself about doing an article this year about the Everglades Challenge. I’ve done them for nine or ten years straight and I was busy with the last bathroom remodel and routing cat5e cable for today’s FIOS install. … Continue reading →

Posted in TTG, Whatever | 7 Comments

Some thoughts on Idlib Dawn – TTG

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

The seesaw events of the last few days can be examined from the political dancing and posturing of the major players and from the combatants’ maneuvers on the battlefield. Obviously there is a lot of interplay between the two, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia, Syria, The Military Art, TTG, Turkey | 25 Comments

Idlib Dawn Update “Send lawyers, guns and money” – TTG

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

Everybody's restless and they've got no place to go Someone's always trying to tell themSomething they already knowSo their anger and resentment flow But don't it make you want to rock and rollAll night longMohammed's RadioI heard somebody singing sweet … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia, Syria, TTG, Turkey | 47 Comments

“Syrian Army in full control of Aleppo-Damascus Highway for first time 8 years” – TTG

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is officially in full control of the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5) after eight years of battle. The Syrian Army said they captured the last points along the highway on Tuesday evening, … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, The Military Art, TTG, Turkey | 18 Comments

“VIDEO of fake chemical attack in Syria already complete, White Helmets co-produced footage” – TTG

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

We all knew it was coming and RT has a preview of coming attractions. ———— The White Helmets have shot a new fake video of 'Assad's chemical attack' in Syria's Idlib, the Russian MoD has said. The movie, co-produced by … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Syria, TTG | 30 Comments

Idlib Dawn Update – Erdogan’s Dilemma – TTG

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

25th Division (Tiger Force) soldiers standing on the M4 west of Saraqib BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their push towards the strategic Aleppo-Latakia Highway (M-4) this afternoon following the capture of two towns earlier … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, TTG, Turkey | 19 Comments