U.S. Navy Not Fit For War

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REVEALED: Navy veteran divorcee, 37, from New Jersey who ran 'pro-Russian social media channels' was highly-decorated and won a string of awards including the post 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

  • Military records obtained by the Daily Mail show Sarah Bils won a number of awards during her career
  • The 37-year-old was given the highly-coveted Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
A US Navy veteran turned pro-Kremlin propagandist was a highly decorated servicewoman who won a string of coveted awards, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Military records for Sarah Bils, a 37-year-old divorced tropical fish seller, obtained by the Daily Mail show she picked up as many as 11 medals and decorations during her 13 years of service.

They include the much-coveted Global War on Terrorism Service medal given to those who serve directly on anti-terror operation.

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Sarah Bils claimed to be a Russian Jew living in Luhansk and documenting alleged 'war crimes' committed by the Ukrainian army.

The records also show that she quit the military on November 27 last year, but no reasons are given for her departure.

She was unmasked earlier on Monday as the woman behind 'Donbas Devushka', or Donbas Girl, that racked up more than 100,000 followers online.

Her popular social media account spouted pro-Moscow propaganda about the war in Ukraine, and even tried to raise money for the Russian cause.

Navy veteran turned Kremlin propagandist was highly decorated, winning war on terror medal | Daily Mail Online
 
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Franklin Pierce said:
REVEALED: Navy veteran divorcee, 37, from New Jersey who ran 'pro-Russian social media channels' was highly-decorated and won a string of awards including the post 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

  • Military records obtained by the Daily Mail show Sarah Bils won a number of awards during her career
  • The 37-year-old was given the highly-coveted Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
A US Navy veteran turned pro-Kremlin propagandist was a highly decorated servicewoman who won a string of coveted awards, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Military records for Sarah Bils, a 37-year-old divorced tropical fish seller, obtained by the Daily Mail show she picked up as many as 11 medals and decorations during her 13 years of service.

They include the much-coveted Global War on Terrorism Service medal given to those who serve directly on anti-terror operation.

69919837-11981853-image-a-8_1681746111135.jpg

Sarah Bils claimed to be a Russian Jew living in Luhansk and documenting alleged 'war crimes' committed by the Ukrainian army.

The records also show that she quit the military on November 27 last year, but no reasons are given for her departure.

She was unmasked earlier on Monday as the woman behind 'Donbas Devushka', or Donbas Girl, that racked up more than 100,000 followers online.

Her popular social media account spouted pro-Moscow propaganda about the war in Ukraine, and even tried to raise money for the Russian cause.

Navy veteran turned Kremlin propagandist was highly decorated, winning war on terror medal | Daily Mail Online
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Hot damn! And she sells tropical fish.

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An older article, but an interesting concept especially given increased tensions around freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

A 21st century Battleship. Not as a strategic offensive weapon - but as a heavily armored, nigh unsinkable platform capable of surviving in Chinese A2/AD waters.

The Case for a 21st-Century Battleship
 
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85SugarVol said:
An older article, but an interesting concept especially given increased tensions around freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

A 21st century Battleship. Not as a strategic offensive weapon - but as a heavily armored, nigh unsinkable platform capable of surviving in Chinese A2/AD waters.

The Case for a 21st-Century Battleship
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Makes too much sense so no way our admiralty would go for it.
 
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hog88 said:
Makes too much sense so no way our admiralty would go for it.
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Its only actual mission requirement would be for it to be able to take a beating - thick, and tough as nails.

The Navy brass would want that sucker gold-coated though. They would make it so expensive that Congress would never approve it.
 
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85SugarVol said:
Its only actual mission requirement would be for it to be able to take a beating - thick, and tough as nails.

The Navy brass would want that sucker gold-coated though. They would make it so expensive that Congress would never approve it.
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Yep.
 
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85SugarVol said:
An older article, but an interesting concept especially given increased tensions around freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

A 21st century Battleship. Not as a strategic offensive weapon - but as a heavily armored, nigh unsinkable platform capable of surviving in Chinese A2/AD waters.

The Case for a 21st-Century Battleship
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You know, the Iowa Class were brought out of retirement during the 80s as a counter to the Soviet Kirov Class battle cruisers. The Navy was worried about them ranging out into the Atlantic and disrupting convoy traffic during a potential European conflict and the Iowa Class could counter the threat without having to completely design a new type of ship. Adding in the Harpoon and Tomahawk systems made them even more formidable but with the added bonus of being able to provide gun support to land targets. Provided they needed an anti-air component for support, but toe to toe, they would have dismantled the Kirov Class easily.

Of course, the modern military doesn't see them as viable weapons in the 21st century. However, the former battle wagons have just as much or more psychological impact as an aircraft carrier if you park one right off a potential adversary's shore. And of course, the USMC loved them for the fire support they would get from them.

Overall, they are weapons of a bygone era, but those which actually could work in the modern world. They don't have bells and whistles like stealth or fancy electronics, but pound for pound, are ships purely designed for combat.
 
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Grand Vol said:
You know, the Iowa Class were brought out of retirement during the 80s as a counter to the Soviet Kirov Class battle cruisers. The Navy was worried about them ranging out into the Atlantic and disrupting convoy traffic during a potential European conflict and the Iowa Class could counter the threat without having to completely design a new type of ship. Adding in the Harpoon and Tomahawk systems made them even more formidable but with the added bonus of being able to provide gun support to land targets. Provided they needed an anti-air component for support, but toe to toe, they would have dismantled the Kirov Class easily.

Of course, the modern military doesn't see them as viable weapons in the 21st century. However, the former battle wagons have just as much or more psychological impact as an aircraft carrier if you park one right off a potential adversary's shore. And of course, the USMC loved them for the fire support they would get from them.

Overall, they are weapons of a bygone era, but those which actually could work in the modern world. They don't have bells and whistles like stealth or fancy electronics, but pound for pound, are ships purely designed for combat.
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Would be perfect for sailing through the Taiwan Strait or South China Sea - no stealth required for those missions. Just a big, badass warship.
 
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And another thing about freedom of nav over there. One of the primary concerns is someone screws up and we accidentally end up in a war.

It won’t matter “why”. It won’t matter what China claims. If one of those DF-21’s gets loosed on an Arleigh passing by - she is goin down, with scores of lost sailors. And then there is nothing else to say.

If an up-armored beast gets hit - she’s likely limping out of there, with many less lost lives. That scenario provides more time and possibly wiggle room. Maybe.
 
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85SugarVol said:
And another thing about freedom of nav over there. One of the primary concerns is someone screws up and we accidentally end up in a war.

It won’t matter “why”. It won’t matter what China claims. If one of those DF-21’s gets loosed on an Arleigh passing by - she is goin down, with scores of lost sailors. And then there is nothing else to say.

If an up-armored beast gets hit - she’s likely limping out of there, with many less lost lives. That scenario provides more time and possibly wiggle room. Maybe.
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The battleship is pretty much the A-10 of the Navy. Very limited use, but the one job it has, it does extremely well.
 
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My niece retires from the Navy next month. Will be the first time in 51 years that there will not be a member of my immediate family, or myself, on active duty.

"I'm not going to cry, I want to stand up and cheer."
 
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Everything that floats in our current arsenal is gonna die or out of commission . Just a matter of time.
 
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US Marine recruit, 21, dies at South Carolina boot camp during physical fitness test - in FOURTH death at the base in two years and TENTH since 2000

A 21-year-old marine recruit a South Carolina military base died last week during a physical fitness test for boot camp training.

Private First Class Noah Evans passed away on April 18 while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, an 8,095-acre military base.

It is unclear how the soldier died and what activity he had participated in beforehand. Officials also did not disclose if Evans had any prior medical conditions.

His death is now under investigation, USMC officials said in a news release.

His death is the fourth at the base in the past two years and tenth since 2000.

US Marine recruit, 21, dies at South Carolina boot camp during physical fitness test | Daily Mail Online
 
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'This will certainly strike fear into our enemies': Fury over Navy's first 'digital ambassador' - non-binary drag queen Harpy Daniels who was appointed to attract new recruits amid crisis

The Navy's appointment of a non-binary drag queen as its first 'digital ambassador' has sparked fury, disbelief and mockery of the Department of Defense.

Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, whose stage name is Harpy Daniels, announced on TikTok in November that she would be the Navy's first 'digital ambassador,' highlighting her journey from performing on board beginning in 2018 and growing to become an 'advocate' for those who 'were oppressed for years in the service.'

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Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, whose stage name is Harpy Daniels, announced on TikTok in November that she would be the Navy's first 'digital ambassador'

On her new deleted Instagram page, she listed her pronouns as 'she/her' but also called herself non-binary.

While Kelley's appointment is not new, and she is not the only digital ambassador (she is one of five), her role has only recently attracted criticism.

Kelley has a large following on TikTok where she has been sharing videos of her drag performances on-board Navy ships for years.

While her performances and non-binary identification have been applauded by many - including some vets - others are furious that the Navy believes this may solve the answer to its recruiting crisis.

They say the decision will only make America's enemies mock its capabilities and strategy.


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Kelley, pictured as Harpy Daniels, said she was inspired by the drag queens on RuPaul's Drag Race, which she started watching when he was 16

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Fury over Navy's first 'digital ambassador' non-binary drag queen Harpy Daniels | Daily Mail Online
 
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