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Bravery: Our Amazing American Pilots Our pilots were tracked as they ejected from a burning aircraft  When the image was taken, they were still in free fall and parachutes were not deployed.  Iran has their spotters and scent hounds on the ground.  Of course, so do we -  asthis is the granular nature of geo-spatial surveillance and security. Each image and video allows for a bit more data mining.  But what cannot be mined, is the tremendous character trait of bravery which exists within our branches of service.  I am a risk-taker.  The majority of those with whom it was my privilege to serve were also risk-takers.  We are best-suited to take the oath and to wear the cloth of our nation.  And it is bravery... honor... courage... and commitment which accompany to battle. May God continue to bless our troops.  And may God bless the families they leave behind during time of war.  
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The  Iranian  Quarterdeck:  The Chatter Tonight   In light of the incident that occurred today, where the enemy, after the downing of its fighter jet, resorted to infiltration using helicopters and refueling aircraft to rescue the pilot, we witnessed that a popular base and local forces exist to counter enemy threats, even in remote areas—and the only gap was the communication between field forces and military commanders, which has been severed due to the war. To resolve this issue, there is a very inexpensive and rapid solution: forming a large number of rapid reaction defense teams across the country. In this war, given the growth of air defense capabilities that has changed the nature of enemy aerial threats against Iran (from standoff bombings with cruise munitions to high-altitude American fighter bombings or the use of cruise missiles) and the matter of heliborne or paratrooper landings, there is a serious and urgent need for an agile and mobile defense for...
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Yemen Announces Production Line They are being called "Rain Warheads".   By the grace of God and His facilitation, there is the development of offensive drones carrying explosive warheads with a "cluster bomb" system. They will enter the battle soon. https://x.com/army20300/status/2039770967585734807 On a personal note - I wish we would solidify and strengthen our relationship with NATO. Nuclear threat will soon be overshadowed by the threat of sophisticated drone warfare.
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Iran Secures our Pilots:  With updates to original post Last night I watched the footage posted of the IRGC of the successful targeting of our fighter jet.  This morning, a claim they have our pilots.  Now as to whether they have our pilots by the seat of the pants, or only our pilot's seats remains to be seen. But due to the flight pattern of the aircraft it seems likely our pilots are now in POW status.  I will await images. I will post them - for proof of life - for the sake of their families. swoffordwrites@gmail.com  Added to post: Iran claims to have also successfully downed a Blackhawk UH-60 helicopter attempting a rescue effort near Iran's border, but not actually within their airspace. Awaiting the truth:  CENTCOM posts regarding the battlespace on any given day.  But some of the platforms I follow are fairly accurate too. Update:  09:05 I am unable to find an image of the pilots. It seems likely that Iran would wish to show off their tro...
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Iran's Targeting Map Tonight   Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Bridge; Kuwait King Fahd Bridge; Saudi Arabia - Bahrain Sheikh Zayed Bridge; Abu Dhabi Al Maqta Bridge; Abu Dhabi Al-Nabi King Hussein Bridge; Jordan Damia Adam Bridge; Jordan - West Bank Sheikh Khalifa Bridge; Abu Dhabi Abdoun Bridge; Amman, capital of Jordan Are we seeking to minimize civilian casualties? Should the strike on Iran's tallest bridge have been made in the middle of the night to minimize civilian loss of life? I do not have the answer, nor access to anything but what is within the OSINT. Is the count of the deceased accurate? I have no way to verify the information. I am merely posing a question. "The attack killed eight people and wounded 95, according to Fars, another Iranian state-run news agency."  https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/irans-tallest-bridge-destroyed-in-us-israeli-airstrikes-as-trump-warns-of-more-destruction/
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"Why Now?" Of all of the journalism questions:  Who, What, When, Where, and Why - I have always considered "Why now?"  as the most important piece of information for any story. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15702615/Pete-Hegseth-fires-Army-general-middle-Iran-war.html Why now?  Why relieve of duty a four star General and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when the Pentagon is (supposedly) drawing down the troops and the war effort in 2-3 weeks? Why could this action not be delayed for a few short days? Why now?  Was General Randy George a voice of dissent?  Free society must have the occasional voice of dissent for the health of the nation.  And especially within chain of command, a measured counterpoint must never be reduced to an act of mutiny.  We are far removed from the days of our wooden sailing ships.   And in a world where oppositional truths exist (Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon v   Iran will only ...
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Anticipate Casualties If the news is true - and the image accurate - anticipate casualties.   This news is "breaking".  Senior military personnel (Air Force Refueling Sqaudron)  at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia attending a meeting were targeted by a suicide drone attack.  I was a bit worried that Iran might seek out a noteworthy target  since our President will be addressing the nation tonight. And in the case of "spies everywhere", Iran is monitoring our movements: In nearly all U.S. National Guard bases, intensive training and exercise flights have begun with attack and transport helicopters, including UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches. This training started two weeks ago and has picked up speed in the past few days. This large volume of simultaneous training indicates preparation of personnel and commands for a long-range helicopter air assault and even operations to support paratroopers. It has been reported that a large number of helicopter...
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