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.
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.
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...
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-...
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
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...
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...
