VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY ERIC SHINSEKI HAS RESIGNED AMID GROWING SCANDAL AT VA FACILITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
JORDAN LETSCHERT
U.S. MARINES MOVE CLOSER TO LIBYA FOLLOWING UNREST
The Pentagon is moving an amphibious warship closer to Libya following an attack on the prime minister’s home, a defense official told USNI News on Wednesday.
USS Bataan (LHD-5) and about 1,000 embarked Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary unit are currently in the Eastern Mediterranean moving closer to the country.
The ship transited the Suez Canal on Tuesday and could be off the Libyan coast as early as Thursday.
The ship is embarked with a collection of MV-22 Ospreys, AV-8B Harrier II tactical fighters and AH-1 Cobra helicopter gunships.
Bataan’s move is in response to increasing tensions in a post- Moammar Gadhafi Libya.
Early Tuesday morning gunmen attacked the Tripoli home of Libyan Prime Minister Ahmed Miitig, according to a report in Reuters.
An aide told the wire service, “there was an attack with rockets and small arms on the prime minister’s house.”
Miitig and his family escaped unharmed.
The Pentagon is moving an amphibious warship closer to Libya following an attack on the prime minister’s home, a defense official told USNI News on Wednesday.
USS Bataan (LHD-5) and about 1,000 embarked Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary unit are currently in the Eastern Mediterranean moving closer to the country.
The ship transited the Suez Canal on Tuesday and could be off the Libyan coast as early as Thursday.
The ship is embarked with a collection of MV-22 Ospreys, AV-8B Harrier II tactical fighters and AH-1 Cobra helicopter gunships.
Bataan’s move is in response to increasing tensions in a post- Moammar Gadhafi Libya.
Early Tuesday morning gunmen attacked the Tripoli home of Libyan Prime Minister Ahmed Miitig, according to a report in Reuters.
An aide told the wire service, “there was an attack with rockets and small arms on the prime minister’s house.”
Miitig and his family escaped unharmed.
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
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With over 9,000 people following our new business pageFacebook.com/blueforcetracker , our mobile app is nearing completion.
Until then follow us and like our page Blue Force Tracker. Stay in touch with Americas Military. (8 photos)
Until then follow us and like our page Blue Force Tracker. Stay in touch with Americas Military. (8 photos)
Friday, May 23, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
NOMINATE A SERVICE MEMBER
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8 hours agoEditedIf you live in the #Sarasota, Fla. area, listen up:
In honor of Memorial Day, Blue Force Tracker is giving away a $150 gift certificate to Michael's on East Restaurant to the family of a local hero.
This hero can be a veteran, active-duty military, or a fallen service member.
If you have someone you'd like to nominate, send us a message with that person's name and a little bit of information on him or her -- We'll post that information on our page, and you can share it with your friends and get them to like it.
On Memorial Day we'll announce our honored family.
It's not much, but it's the least we can do to honor those who live among us who have done incredibly brave things for this country, and who rarely get the recognition they deserve.
And hopefully by posting the bios of these people to this page, we'll in some small way highlight the heroes living among us.
So nominate your soldier, sailor, airman or Marine today!
If you have any questions, shoot us a message.
In honor of Memorial Day, Blue Force Tracker is giving away a $150 gift certificate to Michael's on East Restaurant to the family of a local hero.
This hero can be a veteran, active-duty military, or a fallen service member.
If you have someone you'd like to nominate, send us a message with that person's name and a little bit of information on him or her -- We'll post that information on our page, and you can share it with your friends and get them to like it.
On Memorial Day we'll announce our honored family.
It's not much, but it's the least we can do to honor those who live among us who have done incredibly brave things for this country, and who rarely get the recognition they deserve.
And hopefully by posting the bios of these people to this page, we'll in some small way highlight the heroes living among us.
So nominate your soldier, sailor, airman or Marine today!
If you have any questions, shoot us a message.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
American Hero
Today in USAFA history -- 2009:
First Lieutenant Roslyn Schulte, Class of 06, becomes the first female graduate killed in action when she dies from injuries sustained in an improvised explosive device explosion in Afghanistan.
BFT and the Nation is in her debt and our thoughts are with her family, friends, and loved ones.
First Lieutenant Roslyn Schulte, Class of 06, becomes the first female graduate killed in action when she dies from injuries sustained in an improvised explosive device explosion in Afghanistan.
BFT and the Nation is in her debt and our thoughts are with her family, friends, and loved ones.
Martial Law in Thailand
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Posted by Jordan Letschert
37 minutes agoArmy declares martial law in Thailand;
government wasn't informed, aide says
NEW: Analyst: Military is trying to convince protesters to go home, "dial down the tensions"
Government aide calls the situation "half a coup d'etat," says military's action was unilateral
Thailand's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup
Professor: The situation is "very volatile"
Bangkok (CNN) -- The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country Tuesday in a surprise move that an aide to the embattled Prime Minister said the government didn't know about beforehand.
"They took this action unilaterally. The government is having a special meeting regarding this. We have to watch and see if the army chief honors his declaration of impartiality," the aide said, describing the situation as "half a coup d'etat."
Lt. Gen. Nipat Thonglek told CNN the move was not a coup.
government wasn't informed, aide says
NEW: Analyst: Military is trying to convince protesters to go home, "dial down the tensions"
Government aide calls the situation "half a coup d'etat," says military's action was unilateral
Thailand's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup
Professor: The situation is "very volatile"
Bangkok (CNN) -- The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country Tuesday in a surprise move that an aide to the embattled Prime Minister said the government didn't know about beforehand.
"They took this action unilaterally. The government is having a special meeting regarding this. We have to watch and see if the army chief honors his declaration of impartiality," the aide said, describing the situation as "half a coup d'etat."
Lt. Gen. Nipat Thonglek told CNN the move was not a coup.
Monday, May 19, 2014
AN AMERICAN HERO
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Could you imagine what it's like for Kyle Carpenter, who will receive the Medal of Honor in June, to sit in a classroom at the University of South Carolina? I hope his professors and fellow students appreciate the caliber of person they have among them.
The 25-year-old South Carolina resident will be honored with the Medal of Honor for shielding a fellow Marine from a grenade blast in Afghanistan in 2010.
Retired Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, a graduate of W. Wyman King Academy in Batesburg, will travel to Washington D.C. on June 19 to receive the honor, according to the White House.
Carpenter is receiving the award for an incident in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on Nov. 21, 2010.
The corporal jumped in front of a live grenade to shield his friend, fellow Cpl. Nick Eufrazio, from the blast.
Carpenter lost his right eye and most of his teeth in the attack. His jaw was also shattered and his arm was broken in dozens of places, but he and Eufrazio survived the attack.
Since then, the now medically-retired Carpenter has had over 40 surgeries to repair his arm and his face and has worked to serve as an ambassador for the Marine Corps and the state of South Carolina.
"I think that carries a huge responsibility and puts a lot of weight on my shoulders to be a positive figure for South Carolina," Carpenter said.
Carpenter attends the University of South Carolina.
Could you imagine what it's like for Kyle Carpenter, who will receive the Medal of Honor in June, to sit in a classroom at the University of South Carolina? I hope his professors and fellow students appreciate the caliber of person they have among them.
The 25-year-old South Carolina resident will be honored with the Medal of Honor for shielding a fellow Marine from a grenade blast in Afghanistan in 2010.
Retired Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, a graduate of W. Wyman King Academy in Batesburg, will travel to Washington D.C. on June 19 to receive the honor, according to the White House.
Carpenter is receiving the award for an incident in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on Nov. 21, 2010.
The corporal jumped in front of a live grenade to shield his friend, fellow Cpl. Nick Eufrazio, from the blast.
Carpenter lost his right eye and most of his teeth in the attack. His jaw was also shattered and his arm was broken in dozens of places, but he and Eufrazio survived the attack.
Since then, the now medically-retir
"I think that carries a huge responsibility and puts a lot of weight on my shoulders to be a positive figure for South Carolina," Carpenter said.
Carpenter attends the University of South Carolina.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
IRAN VOWS TO DESTROY U.S. NAVY
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Posted by Jordan Letschert
2 hours agoIRAN VOWS TO DESTROY U.S. NAVY:
A top Iranian naval commander said that he is prepared to order suicide attacks, drone strikes, and missile technology to “destroy the U.S. Navy” in any upcoming confrontation, according to an interview printed in Iran’s state-run media.
Iranian Naval Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, a member of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that Iran is constantly training and preparing for a clash with the United States,according to a recounting of his remarks provided by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
www.washingtontimes.com
A top Iranian naval commander said that he is prepared to order suicide attacks, drone strikes, and missile technology to “destroy the U.S. Navy” in any upcoming confrontation, according to an interview printed in Iran’s state-run media.
Iranian Naval Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, a member of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that Iran is constantly training and preparing for a clash with the United States,accordin
www.washingtont
Saturday, May 17, 2014
MILITARY SUICIDE
To curb military suicides, money for sit-ups or psychologists?
To deal with the rising problem of suicides, SOCOM officials broke from the playbook used by their brethren in the regular Army and Marine Corps, who have poured money into hiring extra mental health counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists. Instead, the command asked Congress for $48 million in 2015 to hire physical therapists, dieticians, sports psychologists and strength and conditioning specialists.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
US MILITARY HAS ZOMBIE PLAN... REALLY
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Posted by Jordan Letschert
6 hours agoYES THIS IS A TRUE STORY
Army Has Plan for 'Zombie Apocalypse'
The United States military has a plan to combat zombies in the event the dead rise from their graves and begin an organized attack.
Foreign Policy identified a document named "CONOP 8888," also called "Counter-Zombie Dominance," which addresses issues for U.S. Strategic Command planners if confronted with the walking dead.
"This plan fulfills fictional contingency planning guidance tasking for the U.S. Because zombies pose a threat to all non-zombie human life, (Strategic Command) will be prepared to preserve the sanctity of human life and conduct operation in support of any human population," its summary reads.
www.military.com
Army Has Plan for 'Zombie Apocalypse'
The United States military has a plan to combat zombies in the event the dead rise from their graves and begin an organized attack.
Foreign Policy identified a document named "CONOP 8888," also called "Counter-Zombie
"This plan fulfills fictional contingency planning guidance tasking for the U.S. Because zombies pose a threat to all non-zombie human life, (Strategic Command) will be prepared to preserve the sanctity of human life and conduct operation in support of any human population," its summary reads.
www.military.co
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
RUSSIA ONE STEP AHEAD
Russia announced Tuesday that it would keep U.S. astronauts from the International Space Station -- an apparent response to the sanctions levied by the U.S. over Russia's role in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Last week, the U.S. announced that it would deny export licenses for several high-technology items sought by Russia as punishment for its annexation of Crimea.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
MILITARY VS CONTRACTORS
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Posted by Jordan Letschert
11 hours agoPRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS JOIN POLITICAL REALM....
Contractor giving soars 28% in bid to block Defense cuts
The government’s top 10 suppliers, most of which rely heavily on defense spending, made $13.7 million in PAC contributions during the first 15 months of the current two-year election cycle, which began Jan. 1, 2013. That compares with $10.6 million from Jan. 1, 2011, though March 31, 2012.
A note : an average Army solider makes $19,184 starting pay. Average pay for military contractor $150,000-$300,000.
Contractor giving soars 28% in bid to block Defense cuts
The government’s top 10 suppliers, most of which rely heavily on defense spending, made $13.7 million in PAC contributions during the first 15 months of the current two-year election cycle, which began Jan. 1, 2013. That compares with $10.6 million from Jan. 1, 2011, though March 31, 2012.
A note : an average Army solider makes $19,184 starting pay. Average pay for military contractor $150,000-$300,0
NEW MILITARY GROOMING STANDARDS
BLUE FORCE STORY UPDATE
Last month BFT brought a story to your attention where the Army was considering new "grooming standards" including restrictions on tattoos.
Today :
JALALABAD, Afghanistan — In the works for more than a year, strict new rules governing things like tattoos and grooming for soldiers have been approved by the Secretary of the Army and are only awaiting a final signature, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler said Saturday.
Speaking to troops at bases in eastern Afghanistan, Chandler said Secretary John McHugh has approved but not yet officially put his name to the changes to Army Regulation 670-1.
Below is a picture of Marine Cpl. Burness Britt who was injured in combat... Guess the Army is more concerned with his ink than the lead and shrapnel he took for his country.
Last month BFT brought a story to your attention where the Army was considering new "grooming standards" including restrictions on tattoos.
Today :
JALALABAD, Afghanistan — In the works for more than a year, strict new rules governing things like tattoos and grooming for soldiers have been approved by the Secretary of the Army and are only awaiting a final signature, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler said Saturday.
Speaking to troops at bases in eastern Afghanistan, Chandler said Secretary John McHugh has approved but not yet officially put his name to the changes to Army Regulation 670-1.
Below is a picture of Marine Cpl. Burness Britt who was injured in combat... Guess the Army is more concerned with his ink than the lead and shrapnel he took for his country.
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