Three Marines in the same unit died by suicide in two years.
After the latest death, leaders gathered the Marines and spent hours criticizing troops who had complained about leadership, according to leaked recordings obtained by @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social.
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Forensic DNA experts say it should take the Pentagon years—not decades—to identify the remains of thousands of nameless service members in US military cemeteries
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I’ve been off the grid for the past week so I missed a few things. Forgive me, but, did the president announce a ground invasion of a specific Iranian military target ahead of time? Do I have this right?
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Following a Marine's suicide, members of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting unit were berated for claiming bad leadership led to his death.
‘In the Marines, Bracknell said, leaders often “fail to discern the difference between tough and cruel.” The skills hardened military commanders rely on to lead a unit are not the same ones needed to help them cope after a fellow service member’s suicide, he said.’
Just 10 months ago, DoD's press operation committed to "providing timely and accurate information to the public, Congress and the news media."
No longer.
From Sept 2025:
Under “Operation Resolute Justice,” the Army and Federal Bureau of Prisons would transport inmates from Fort Leavenworth to Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute, in Indiana. An Army official confirmed details of the plan with @taskandpurpose.com taskandpurpose.com/news/militar...
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Forensic scientists say the Pentagon could use DNA to help identify missing service members faster.
I love that We Are The Mighty tracked down Delta Force legend Mike Vining and talked to him about his career. This was a fun and fascinating read www.wearethemighty.com/military-new...
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The plan includes transporting inmates from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute in Indiana.
Three Marines in the same unit died by suicide in two years.
After the latest death, leaders gathered the Marines and spent hours criticizing troops who had complained about leadership, according to leaked recordings obtained by @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social.
Read:
thewarhorse.org/secret-recor...
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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a table with papers .