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March 8, 2026

'Quiet Death': US Sub Sinks Iranian Frigate, First Torpedo Kill Since WWII

The above was the Title of an issue of an email newsletter I receive form military.com. Different types of newsletters cover different issues. There's DoD Insider, Deals and Discounts, Military Report and others.

This issue really disturbed me because of the Title. Yes, the Submarines were always called the "Silent Service" but that's not because the deaths were silent. Those sailors, enemy or not, did not die silently. They died screaming and crying, most probably by drowning, many probably calling to their mothers or their Allah to save them. Deaths in war are not silent. Doesn't matter if you are shot with a bullet, blown up by a shell, hit by a bomb blast or drown as your ship sinks around you and you can't get out. You die in violence.

The submarines may be silent, but the deaths are not. They are never silent, whether they be Americans or any enemy no matter how cruel they individually were, or, more likely, what they believed they were doing was for the right cause and without personal liability for the cruelty of their fellow fighters. Most likely, they were just human beings doing what they believed in, whether it was misguided, wrong or just because they were caught up in the Hell of War.

The article was just factual as most good reporting is. The words "Silent Death" belong to the monster Hegseth who deserves to be tried by a tribunal for war crimes.

March 7, 2026

"The US, UK and allies will be landing in Normandy on June 6th. We'll call it D-Day"

Can you imagine the stupidity of announcing something like this?

But the Fat Pig can and does:
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday

What else are you going to tell Iran about our plans, Stupid? Are you going to announce when and where troops will be landed so the Iranians can be ready and waiting?

More American servicemen and Servicewomen aka "loser" and "noise" that will die thanks to your Fat Mouth?

March 6, 2026

Now we're just noise - along with bein losers

Reporting on dead American soldiers, Hegseth suggested, is becoming the “narrative.” The public, he said, should “cut through the noise” and focus on the mission.

The “noise,” in this case, is six American lives.

ALSO READ: Did Trump's son-in-law use diplomacy to lure Iranian leaders into a death trap?

at a news conference.

March 2, 2026

Interesting that Krasnov's belittling of NATO allies backfired. No NATO coalition supporting him. Spain refused to

allow attacks from its territory. Britain delayed its support.

Haven't heard much Go Go from NATO. Reaped what he sowed.

February 28, 2026

VA influenced by right wingers in new Email

Received this today, Saturday

Title was in Bold (not my bold):

An Opportunity for Faith Communities to Connect With VA and Serve North Carolina Veterans and Families


Starts off okay as it mentions not only faith-based groups but community ones:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (VA Center for Faith) works to strengthen the connections between VA, community organizations, and trusted local leaders. Their mission is simple: help faith-based and community groups better understand VA resources so they can support Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors in accessing the benefits they have earned.


Then it forgets about the community groups:
You can learn more about the VA Center for Faith here: VA Center for Faith
The Winston-Salem VA Regional Office is inviting North Carolina faith-based organizations to join us in this important work. Your organization can play a vital role in helping Veterans navigate benefits such as VA disability compensation, pension, education, home loan guaranty, and survivor benefits. By working together, we can ensure that no Veteran or survivor misses out on the support they deserve.

If your organization would like to connect with us or explore opportunities to engage, please use the link below to share your information:
Engage with VA

Thank you for your commitment to serving our Veteran community. We look forward to working with you to build stronger connections across North Carolina.


I know why the other community groups are not included.

That is basically the whole thing (all the words). After that is a short section for vets in crisis and links to the VA on Facebook, X, Youtube and Instagram but interestingly, not BlueSky.

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