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Robert Ryan

@rrludick

Naval history, Naples, and such πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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As a professional military strategist, I just wanted to make sure everyone has a full understanding of the American strategy in Iran, thank you for your attention to this matter

28.02.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 6164 πŸ” 1821 πŸ’¬ 157 πŸ“Œ 96
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This is what CBP used to shoot down the terrifying party balloon over El Paso (LOCUST cUAS laser) and aside from the specific dumbassery why in the absolute fuck is the Pentagon loaning these to DHS

14.02.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. naval forces have sunk a fourth suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, Trump says U.S. naval forces have conducted another lethal strike on a vessel President Donald Trump said was tied to a designated terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

This is still straight-up murder, in case anyone is wondering.

There are several methods that the Trump administration might try to use to justify this but they are all, if you'll excuse the technical term, bollocks.

www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...

22.09.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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These Are the 381 Books Removed From the Naval Academy Library The office of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the college to adhere to an executive order from President Trump banning educational material related to diversity, equity and inclusion topics.
05.04.2025 11:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump tariffs on territory hosting major US military base spark confusion The Diego Garcia military base sits in the heart of the Indian Ocean, but within reach of the Middle East.

Behold, my attempt to give a reasonable media comment that didn't include the word "insane"

www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

03.04.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is an Aegis guided missile destroyer with 96 Mk 41 VLS, 8 guns of various calibres, and torpedoes. She's been protecting shipping from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Using an Arleigh Burke for border security is not only colossal performative overkill but also a *huge* waste of money.

17.03.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 3
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U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website The β€œT” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights.

The National Park Service eliminated references to transgender people from its Stonewall National Monument web page, removing the β€œT” in references to LGBTQ+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights.

13.02.2025 21:49 πŸ‘ 1404 πŸ” 677 πŸ’¬ 322 πŸ“Œ 571
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Implementing The President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Β  Β  Β Section 1.

The gist of this is that every affected federal employee is going to have to justify their existence to a DOGE employee, supplication to Musk for their chance to keep their job. Dystopian.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

12.02.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sure, sure, this seems fine

24.01.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 273 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 63

Any young folks with a connection to the maritime out there - why not apply to our new programme?

(And to my fellow olds, please share with anyone you think might be interested...)

Mentoring! Networking! Writing! And... ships! βš“οΈπŸ’™πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

13.12.2024 16:55 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0