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Pentagon asking for $30.6 billion for munitions in FY 24 - a 12% increase over FY 23 & a 50% increase over 5 years ago
"We are buying to the limits of the industrial base, even as we are expanding the industrial base" per @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks
"We are buying to the limits of the industrial base, even as we are expanding the industrial base" per @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks
Munitions & munition production has been in the crosshairs due to demand/aid to #Ukraine
Per @DepSecDef, 1/3 of munitions spending will go for long range fires, including #hypersonic missiles
Per @DepSecDef, 1/3 of munitions spending will go for long range fires, including #hypersonic missiles
"This latest budget...procures the maximum amt of munitions that are most relevant for deterring &, if necessary, prevailing over aggression in the #IndoPacific..." per @DepSecDef's prepared remarks
🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲 #Micronesia 🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲
Este 7 de marzo, los Estados Federados de Micronesia votarán en elecciones federales para renovar los 14 escaños de su Congreso, los cuales eligen al presidente por el período 2023-2027.
#election2023 #FSM #Micronesia
Este 7 de marzo, los Estados Federados de Micronesia votarán en elecciones federales para renovar los 14 escaños de su Congreso, los cuales eligen al presidente por el período 2023-2027.
#election2023 #FSM #Micronesia
Como su nombre lo indica, Micronesia es una federación compuesta por cuatro estados: Chuuk, Kosrae, Ponhpei y Yap. Todos se componen de una isla principal y atolones periféricos. Tiene una población estimada de 104 mil habitantes.
Micronesia es un país soberano, pero tiene acuerdos de "asociación" con los Estados Unidos (de quien fuera un "territorio en fideicomiso" hasta 1979) relativo sobre todo a los aspectos militares. Por ende, la influencia estadounidense en su sistema político es bastante elevada.
Free, open access resources to historical Guam primary sources - a thread.
#Guam #twitterstorians #Archives #libraries #Genealogy
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#Guam #twitterstorians #Archives #libraries #Genealogy
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Loyola University Chicago Special Collections Catholic Church Extension Society
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Il sorvolo del #Giappone da parte di un missile balistico della Corea del Nord non è un inedito. Chiedere per capire ai residenti di #Hokkaido, già 5 anni or sono svegliati dagli altoparlanti che lanciavano l'allarme: "Lancio missilistico! Trovate rifugio sottoterra!".
Il sorvolo del #Giappone da parte di un missile balistico della Corea del Nord non è un inedito. Chiedere per capire ai residenti di #Hokkaido, già 5 anni or sono svegliati dagli altoparlanti che lanciavano l'allarme: "Lancio missilistico! Trovate rifugio sottoterra!".
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Il pur inquietante suono delle sirene udite in 🇯🇵 è comunque meno allarmante della spregiudicatezza di #KimJongUn, leader alla perenne ricerca di attenzione da parte degli USA, attualmente impegnati su altri fronti e oggi richiamati a preoccuparsi degli umori di #Pyongyang.
Il pur inquietante suono delle sirene udite in 🇯🇵 è comunque meno allarmante della spregiudicatezza di #KimJongUn, leader alla perenne ricerca di attenzione da parte degli USA, attualmente impegnati su altri fronti e oggi richiamati a preoccuparsi degli umori di #Pyongyang.
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D'altronde è una questione di interesse nazionale. Il missile lanciato oggi dalla Corea del Nord, forse un Hwasong-12, ha coperto una distanza di 4500 km, record nella storia del programma balistico 🇰🇵. #Guam, territorio USA nel Mar delle Filippine, dista "appena" 3380 km.
D'altronde è una questione di interesse nazionale. Il missile lanciato oggi dalla Corea del Nord, forse un Hwasong-12, ha coperto una distanza di 4500 km, record nella storia del programma balistico 🇰🇵. #Guam, territorio USA nel Mar delle Filippine, dista "appena" 3380 km.
NEW: "With the PRC [#China] as the department's pacing challenge, #Taiwan is the department's pacing scenario" @DeptofDefense Asst Sec for #IndoPacific Affairs @elyratner tells HASC
"We aim to deter & deny PRC aggression thru a combination of Taiwan's own defenses, its partnership w/the #UnitedStates & growing support from like-minded democracies" per @DeptofDefense's @elyratner
#NorthKorea's Kim Jung Un-"I think he is focused solely internally, on protecting his regime & that what this nuclear testing, the rockets are really about" @USForcesKorea Cmdr Gen Paul LaCamera tells HASC
It’s #InternationalPodcastDay🎙️ & a big 🌏of #podcasts out there. We want to give a shout out to #PacificPodcasts that inspire, amuse, encourage challenge us every time we listen 🙌🏽 ❤️. Season 2 of #VosaPodcast kicks off soon, but in the meantime make sure you check out 👇🏽 1/
The @DeepPacificPod covers cultural, political & social issues facing #Pasifika everywhere. By sharing great stories from across the #Pacific 🌊 it successfully manages to bring us all a little closer. Dive in: deeppacific.org #InternationalPodcastDay🎙#PacificPodcasts 2/
On Sistas Let's Talk, host @wayne_hilda has covered #Pacificwomen in business, sport, & love, while tackling #climatechange, #mentalhealth & #periodpoverty & its only S1 🙌🏽🥇.
Listen: @radioaustralia
Podcast: abc.net.au/radio-australi… #PacificPodcasts #InternationalPodcastDay🎙️3/
Listen: @radioaustralia
Podcast: abc.net.au/radio-australi… #PacificPodcasts #InternationalPodcastDay🎙️3/
The morning after @JanisShenwary saved my life, I found him eating alone in our chow hall. I sat down & thanked him for saving my life - it was the first real conversation we ever had. I asked him why saved me. His answer changed my thinking on #Afghanistan forever. (thread)
He said, “you are a guest in my country, I die before you do.”
“Well, you’re a hell of a shot, I’m really glad you’re on our side. Hey, why is that, why are you on our side?”
“Well, you’re a hell of a shot, I’m really glad you’re on our side. Hey, why is that, why are you on our side?”
“My mom would kick my ass if I joined the Taliban.”
It wasn’t the answer I ever expected to hear. “I don’t understand, I thought women didn’t have any power over here?”
“You know nothing of Afghans,” he said, staring into my eyes.
“You’re right. I don’t. Will you teach me?”
It wasn’t the answer I ever expected to hear. “I don’t understand, I thought women didn’t have any power over here?”
“You know nothing of Afghans,” he said, staring into my eyes.
“You’re right. I don’t. Will you teach me?”
7 years ago today, @JanisShenwary and I joined our friends in Congress to announce the Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act of 2014. It has been used to keep the Afghan SIV program alive ever since.
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Little did we know at that time just how much more work we’d have to do. We’re still not there yet. Now is our most desperate hour.
We need your help. Please contact your member of Congress and President Joe Biden. Urge them to support an immediate air evacuation of our #Afghan wartime allies to #Guam. #SaveOurTerps #SaveTheSIV #SIV #SaveThem #WartimeAllies #Interpreters
“European allies are pushing the U.S. to delay its withdrawal from Afghanistan—which U.S. officials had suggested could be complete by as early as July 4—to give NATO allies more time and support to leave, U.S. officials said…
(Thread) wsj.com/articles/europ…
(Thread) wsj.com/articles/europ…
In another complication, Turkey, which for years has secured the airport in Kabul, has told the U.S. and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that its troops may leave as well, the officials said…
Turkey’s potential departure, after it initially had planned to stay until after the coalition withdrawal, could prompt some nations to reconsider plans to keep embassies open in the capital without an international force at Hamid Karzai International Airport, officials said.”
THREAD: #China plans to revive strategic Pacific airstrip, #Kiribati lawmaker says
A base in Kiribati Islands, in the central area of the Pacific ocean, 3,000Km from Hawaii & in the rear of #Guam can be a game changer, disrupt #US efforts to contain China
reuters.com/article/us-chi…
A base in Kiribati Islands, in the central area of the Pacific ocean, 3,000Km from Hawaii & in the rear of #Guam can be a game changer, disrupt #US efforts to contain China
reuters.com/article/us-chi…
2) The plans, which have not been made public, involve construction on the tiny island of Kanton (also spelled Canton), a coral atoll strategically located midway between Asia and the Americas.
3) Despite being small, Kiribati, a nation of 120,000 residents, controls one of the biggest exclusive economic zones in the world, covering more than 3.5 million square kilometres of the Pacific.
Happening now: Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on nomination of @USNavy Adm John Aquilino to lead @INDOPACOM
"The Indo-Pacific is the most consequential regions for America's future & remains the priority theater," per Adm Aquilino, nominated to lead @INDOPACOM
Aquilino notes presence of #Russia #China #NorthKorea & #violentextremists - 4 of top 5 defense challenges for US
Aquilino notes presence of #Russia #China #NorthKorea & #violentextremists - 4 of top 5 defense challenges for US
Happening now: @INDOPACOM Commander, Adm Phil Davidson testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee
.@INDOPACOM "laser focused" on @SecDef Lloyd Austin's top 5 priorities, starting w/#COVID19
"We also remain deeply focused on cultivating a safe environment for our DoD professionals...to fulfill their oath to the Constitution" he says
"We also remain deeply focused on cultivating a safe environment for our DoD professionals...to fulfill their oath to the Constitution" he says
"We must also work to eliminate sexual assault, sexual harassment, racism & extremism, which have no place within our ranks" per @INDOPACOM's Davidson "Such abhorrent behaviors are inconsistent w/our values & the principles we are sworn to defend"
no para dar crédito a la posibilidad de k el US Empire y sus infantería STDistas logren su objetivo genocida, pero incluso si logran finalmente anexar la tierra de la k han robado tanto, no se desesperen. #PatriaNueva #PRFree #PuertoRicoLibre #PRLibre #PatriaYVida #FreePuertoRico
los borinqueños somos fuertes—siempre lo hemos sido. ¡descanse bien sabiendo k lucha por la voluntad de los espíritus de sus antepasados! ✊🏽🇵🇷💚
tambien, tenga en cuenta una serie de hechos: (1/
tambien, tenga en cuenta una serie de hechos: (1/
1) tanto la isla, como la diásporiqueños, han mantenido durante mucho tiempo la creencia sagrada en la independencia (592,671 votos en their beloved rEFereNDuM)—así k incluso si roban nuestra tierra, ¡nunca podrán robar nuestra historia! #PRStrong #PatriaNueva #PuertoRicoLibre 💚
#THREAD: #US #IndoPacific Command: Building an Aegis Ashore on #Guam Would ‘Free Up’ 3 Navy Destroyers from missile defense work & make them available for Navy tasking
Adm Phil Davidson made the case for building a homeland missile defense system on Guam
news.usni.org/2021/03/04/dav…
Adm Phil Davidson made the case for building a homeland missile defense system on Guam
news.usni.org/2021/03/04/dav…
2) “We need to free up those destroyers, who have multi-mission capability to detect threats & finish threats under the sea, on the sea & above the sea, so they can move with mobile naval forces that they were designed to protect and provide their ballistic missile defense.”
3) The 360-degree defense system for Guam appeared on INDOPACOM’s list of investment priorities for both Fiscal Year 2021 & Fiscal Year 2022. USNI News recently reported that INDOPACOM is seeking $4.68 billion in FY 2022 for the recently established Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
#USA 🇺🇸💉🦠
As the #US rolls out the #Pfizer—#BioNTech vaccine, let’s have a look... how’s your state doing? Share a 📷 or a thought/perspective as we battle back against the #coronavirus / #covid19? Thread.
First up. New York. nyti.ms/3gLeErM
As the #US rolls out the #Pfizer—#BioNTech vaccine, let’s have a look... how’s your state doing? Share a 📷 or a thought/perspective as we battle back against the #coronavirus / #covid19? Thread.
First up. New York. nyti.ms/3gLeErM
#USA 🇺🇸💉🦠 #Illinois
Doug Meyer, 38 respiratory therapist, airway manager @OSFHealthCare @PeoriaIllinois is among the 1st #Illinois healthcare workers to receive the #COVID19Vaccine. Ht @BlueRoomStream
Doug Meyer, 38 respiratory therapist, airway manager @OSFHealthCare @PeoriaIllinois is among the 1st #Illinois healthcare workers to receive the #COVID19Vaccine. Ht @BlueRoomStream
#USA 🇺🇸💉🦠 #RhodeIsland
A Latino doctor, Dr. Christian Arbelaez, was the 1st person in Rhode Island to get the #COVID19 vaccine. Now he wants to be an example for his community. bostonglobe.com/2020/12/14/met… @DanMcGowan reports.
A Latino doctor, Dr. Christian Arbelaez, was the 1st person in Rhode Island to get the #COVID19 vaccine. Now he wants to be an example for his community. bostonglobe.com/2020/12/14/met… @DanMcGowan reports.
This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020. This part is called: RESTORING AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY: Supporting the U.S. Territories
Only one party understands that the unequal treatment of all residents of US territories must end. 1/16
Only one party understands that the unequal treatment of all residents of US territories must end. 1/16
#Democrats recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices made in service of our country by the Americans living in the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the USVirginIslands, and the CommonwealthoftheNorthernMarianaIslands. 2/16 #DemPartyPlatform #USTerritories
The people of the U.S. territories have played a vital role in American democracy for more than 120 years, and have for too long been met with unequal treatment by the federal government. 3/16 #DemPartyPlatform #USTerritories
1/ Alabama -- Military Vote By Mail
Federal Voter Assistance Program (FVAP)
US Citizen
18 yrs old
Absent from your voting residence.
Voting assistance for Service members,
their families and overseas citizens
fvap.gov/alabama
#DemCast #DemCastAL #MilitaryVoting
Federal Voter Assistance Program (FVAP)
US Citizen
18 yrs old
Absent from your voting residence.
Voting assistance for Service members,
their families and overseas citizens
fvap.gov/alabama
#DemCast #DemCastAL #MilitaryVoting
2/ Alabama #Military VBM
*Postmarked ballots must still be received by the 7th day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
*Postmarked ballots must still be received by the 7th day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
3/ Alabama #Military VBM
Registered by Postmarked by 10/19/20
Ballot Request r'cvd by 10/29/20
Ballot Return Postmarked by 🔥 11/3/20
Service members, their families and overseas citizens in Alabama use:
fvap.gov/alabamaVoting
#DemCastAL
Registered by Postmarked by 10/19/20
Ballot Request r'cvd by 10/29/20
Ballot Return Postmarked by 🔥 11/3/20
Service members, their families and overseas citizens in Alabama use:
fvap.gov/alabamaVoting
#DemCastAL
1/ #China’s #Maritime Forces push hard in #SouthChinaSea despite – or because of – #coronavirus #pandemic.
–@inquirerdotnet
>bit.ly/2RrK639
>bit.ly/2xbP3WZ
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#natsec #strategy
–@inquirerdotnet
>bit.ly/2RrK639
>bit.ly/2xbP3WZ
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#natsec #strategy
2/ #China unleashes #maritime power to press #EastAsia & #IndoPacific hegemony while #USNavy and US & other governments deal w/#coronavirus #pandemic:
–@RadioFreeAsia
>bit.ly/2RrwuEM
–@ShaolinTom/@Newsweek
>bit.ly/3aZZ5Jp
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#nationalsecurity #natsec #strategy
–@RadioFreeAsia
>bit.ly/2RrwuEM
–@ShaolinTom/@Newsweek
>bit.ly/3aZZ5Jp
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#nationalsecurity #natsec #strategy
3/ #China combines #softpower w/ #maritime power in unrelenting pursuit of its international realignment goals even as – or because of – #coronavirus #pandemic rages through #SEAsia:
–@SBengali/@latimes
>lat.ms/2y3z8Kc
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#nationalsecurity #natsec #strategy #IndoPacific
–@SBengali/@latimes
>lat.ms/2y3z8Kc
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#nationalsecurity #natsec #strategy #IndoPacific
"#OpDeathEaters #Guam #opdegod "The pastor sent the sobbing 13-year-old altar boy away with a warning:
“If you say anything to anybody, no one will believe you.” apnews.com/b8442f05def44d… #CatholicChurch
“If you say anything to anybody, no one will believe you.” apnews.com/b8442f05def44d… #CatholicChurch
"Denton told his mother, but says she accused him of making it up. He told another priest, but that man did nothing & later turned out to be an abuser himself."
What mother in her right mind would think a 13 yr old boy would make something like that up #OpDeathEaters? #opdegod
What mother in her right mind would think a 13 yr old boy would make something like that up #OpDeathEaters? #opdegod
"thousands of pages of court documents reviewed by The Associated Press, along with extensive interviews, tell a story of systemic abuse dating from the 1950s to as recently as 2013. They show a pattern of repeated collusion by predator priests" #OpDeathEaters #opdegod
#Midterms2018 : plus de 39 millions d’électeurs ont voté par anticipation. C'est un record historique : en 2014, ce chiffre était de 20,5 millions. v/@ElectProject electproject.org/early_2018
#Midterms2018 : dans tous le pays, les chiffres de la participation le jour du vote semblent aussi largement au-dessus de la normale, et ils dépassent même parfois ceux enregistrés en 2016. Pour rappel, la participation lors des midterms est généralement inférieure de 20 points.
#Midterms2018 : à #Nashville, la participation est déjà supérieure à celle de 2016. La mobilisation dans ce bastion démocrate du très conservateur #Tennessee est essentielle pour que @PhilBredesen conserve une chance d'être élu Sénateur.
hearing—"#China's Worldwide #Military Expansion" is a dramatic bellwether of growing concerns in Washington & beyond.
Now online—hard-hitting arguments + many data points, some deeply-analyzed yet hard to find elsewhere in public domain:
bit.ly/HouseIC
Now online—hard-hitting arguments + many data points, some deeply-analyzed yet hard to find elsewhere in public domain:
bit.ly/HouseIC
CAPT Jim Fanell, USN Ret, former @USPacificFleet N2:
"today, the PLA Navy consists of over 330 surface ships & 66 submarines, nearly 400 combatants. As of 4 May 2018, the @USNavy consists of 283 battle force ships: 211 surface ships and 72 submarines."
bit.ly/HouseIC
"today, the PLA Navy consists of over 330 surface ships & 66 submarines, nearly 400 combatants. As of 4 May 2018, the @USNavy consists of 283 battle force ships: 211 surface ships and 72 submarines."
bit.ly/HouseIC
"By 2030, it is estimated [by Fanell & @SCheneyPeters in their chapter in @NavalWarCollege @ChinaMaritime Studies Institute's Chinese Naval Shipbuilding volume amazon.com/Chinese-Naval-… @USNIBooks that] the PLANavy will consist of some 550 ships: 450 surface ships & 99 submarines."
