U.S. Navy Not Fit For War

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#977
headhunter15 said:
So, you don’t care if they are being aggressive against US men and women? Just my opinion, it doesn’t matter where they are being aggressive at.
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Why are American men and women being sent halfway around the world in the first place by our govt?
 
#978
#978
distrovol said:
Your link states the oil in the ship was Iranian so it violated US/EU sanctions, the oil was professionally commandeered and the ship released. Iran attempts to use military force in international waters to disrupt maritime commerce.
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So? Who GAF about US sanctions?
 
#979
#979
Marine Corps led by Acting Commandant for first time in more than 100 years amid Tuberville holds

Gen. David Berger had his term as commandant of the Marine Corps expire on Monday, leaving his deputy to fill the role in an acting capacity.

The end of Berger’s four-year term leaves Gen. Eric Smith, the assistant commandant, to assume the role in an acting capacity because the Senate has not confirmed any military nominations or promotions for this position or any other for much of this calendar year due to one senator’s objections.

President Joe Biden selected Smith to serve in the role officially, though he will retain the title and position of assistant commandant until he or another nominee is confirmed. Legally, Smith assumed the role of acting commandant due to his position as second-in-command, not because Biden nominated him for the top spot.


The Senate has not passed any military promotions or nominations since February due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who has repeatedly refused to allow them to go forward via unanimous consent. He has been protesting the department’s policies regarding abortion following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade for roughly six months.

DOD announced that it would pay for service members or their dependents’ travel expenses if they had to go out of state for abortion services due to restrictions on the practice in their state of residence.

Marine Corps led by acting commandant for first time in more than 100 years amid Tuberville holds
 
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#980
Franklin Pierce said:
Marine Corps led by Acting Commandant for first time in more than 100 years amid Tuberville holds

Gen. David Berger had his term as commandant of the Marine Corps expire on Monday, leaving his deputy to fill the role in an acting capacity.

The end of Berger’s four-year term leaves Gen. Eric Smith, the assistant commandant, to assume the role in an acting capacity because the Senate has not confirmed any military nominations or promotions for this position or any other for much of this calendar year due to one senator’s objections.

President Joe Biden selected Smith to serve in the role officially, though he will retain the title and position of assistant commandant until he or another nominee is confirmed. Legally, Smith assumed the role of acting commandant due to his position as second-in-command, not because Biden nominated him for the top spot.


The Senate has not passed any military promotions or nominations since February due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who has repeatedly refused to allow them to go forward via unanimous consent. He has been protesting the department’s policies regarding abortion following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade for roughly six months.

DOD announced that it would pay for service members or their dependents’ travel expenses if they had to go out of state for abortion services due to restrictions on the practice in their state of residence.

Marine Corps led by acting commandant for first time in more than 100 years amid Tuberville holds
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The only thing Tuberville is holding up is the batch vote, the Senate holding one vote to approve all of the promotions at once. There is nothing stopping Schummer from holding a vote on the individual promotions.

Lazy and partisan headline.
 
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#981
Chinese Summer Camp: Five Year Olds Learn Military Training at 'Boot Camps'

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When America’s school children go back to school this fall, their “how I spent my summer” essays might include family vacations, days spent at the pool, and, if their parents are liberals, pride events. But for Chinese school kids, summer vacation takes on a whole new meaning. The Chinese military is training five-year-olds — that’s right, kindergartners — in boot camps across the nation to handle firearms and fight like real soldiers. The camps are for both boys and girls, and toy weapons, including knives, grenades, rifles, and shoulder-fired missiles, are being used to train the children in combat. The children are also being taught military-style behavior like saluting.

Chinese Summer Camp: Five Year Olds Learn Military Training at 'Boot Camps'
 
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#983
hog88 said:
The only thing Tuberville is holding up is the batch vote, the Senate holding one vote to approve all of the promotions at once. There is nothing stopping Schummer from holding a vote on the individual promotions.

Lazy and partisan headline.
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They complain that if held up for an individual vote… the candidates could be exposed to “questions”.
 
#985
#985
Franklin Pierce said:
Chinese Summer Camp: Five Year Olds Learn Military Training at 'Boot Camps'

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When America’s school children go back to school this fall, their “how I spent my summer” essays might include family vacations, days spent at the pool, and, if their parents are liberals, pride events. But for Chinese school kids, summer vacation takes on a whole new meaning. The Chinese military is training five-year-olds — that’s right, kindergartners — in boot camps across the nation to handle firearms and fight like real soldiers. The camps are for both boys and girls, and toy weapons, including knives, grenades, rifles, and shoulder-fired missiles, are being used to train the children in combat. The children are also being taught military-style behavior like saluting.

Chinese Summer Camp: Five Year Olds Learn Military Training at 'Boot Camps'
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At this point, the saber-rattling of the US over the Chinese province of Taiwan is existential. Of course they are going to take drastic measures.
 
#995
#995
#998
#998
I guess it really was Franchetti all along.

Paparo had the better resume.
Lloyd Austin agreed.

But you know… DEI

85SugarVol said:
Smokescreen? Is there any way Biden doesn’t choose Adm Lisa Franchetti to be the next Navy Chief?

Austin recommends Pacific leader as next Navy chief, passing over female admiral

I like Paparo’s resume to lead the Navy vs China in the Pacific.

He’s an aviator.
Led 5th Fleet - Persian Gulf into the Indian Ocean.
Currently leads Pacific Fleet - that’s where China is.

She’s a surface warfare officer.
Led 6th Fleet - that’s Europe.
She did lead Naval Forces Korea - a plus.
She’s a journalism major - ick.

My question is why is Adm John Aquilino not being tapped for the role? He is the commander for Indo-Pacific.
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