SecDef Pete Hegseth provided the exact times of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen’s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne. apnews.com/article/hegs...
Why were pictures of one of history's most famous planes in a database set to be deleted by the Defense Department?
Apparently, because of its "Gay" name.
Credit to @taracopp.bsky.social for the excellent reporting.
EXCLUSIVE: The @AP has obtained and tonight published a database of the file names and descriptions of more than 26,000 military images flagged for removal --because the pictures highlight contributions by women or minorities, or celebrate cultural heritage. apnews.com/article/dei-...
Caine, who is retired, served in combat roles in Iraq, special operations postings and other high-value roles. However he does not not have experience that was identified in law as prerequisites - but the president can waive them if necessary in times of national interest.
apnews.com/article/trum...
The cuts Hegseth is directing would be as steep as the 2013 sequester. apnews.com/article/trum...
The @apnews.com has obtained the full list of 875 VA contracts to be cut. Contracts to support veterans disability ratings, toxic exposure work and more are affected: apnews.com/article/doge...
FAA staffers cut included aviation safety assistants, mechanics and staff that update navigational aids for crews. apnews.com/article/faa-...
Here’s latest update on FAA firings - less than 400 - but in critical missions. And folks working on a classified radar program …https://apnews.com/article/doge-faa-air-traffic-firings-safety-67981aec33b6ee72cbad8dcee31f3437
It’s been a busy day … I am hearing from FAA and DOD staff through my Signal (taracopp.06 and protonmail [email protected] - anyone in any agency who wants to reach out securely you can through either of those ways.
