"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (3 Viewers)

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPbrEImn14Q

 

[Snowman]

''...From this summer, I expect that the first F-16s will actually be delivered to Ukraine, and from there on, in a constant flow, by increasing the number and strengthening the Ukrainian Air Force...''

Brown: Goal Is to Get Ukraine Its First F-16s This Summer

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. confirmed the goal of delivering F-16s to Ukraine starting this summer.

www.airandspaceforces.com

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

That's a pretty good quote. Generally, the typical slogan with SAC was "Peace is Our Profession", and many add "War is our Hobby" as SaparotRob posted.

I still like the sticker I bought a couple of weeks ago:

 

[MiTasol]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPbrEImn14Q

It is interesting that the countries that are smart enough to provide their latest tech to Ukraine and therefore find out how it works in real combat conditions are the smaller nations.

If the US did the same the Ukrainian Air Force would have been operating factory fresh F-16s for at least a year now.

 

[Zipper730]

I still like the sticker I bought a couple of weeks ago:

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I've seen a variation of that before, but it had the testicles without the scrotal sac on them. Becuase of it, I actually initially misinterpreted the image as a heart, and then looked further and realized what it was! The image was prevalent throughout SAC in the 1960's (even at SAC bases)

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base

Morosovsk Airfield, some 150 miles from the front lines, was hit by what Ukraine claims was a mass drone attack.

www.twz.com

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I've seen a variation of that before, but it had the testicles without the scrotal sac on them. Becuase of it, I actually initially misinterpreted the image as a heart, and then looked further and realized what it was! The image was prevalent throughout SAC in the 1960's (even at SAC bases)

It sums up our attitude perfectly: "Fuck with the best, die like the rest."

 

[Glider]

I notice that a day after the Russian naval vessels arrived in Cuba, so did The USS Helena, a fast-attack nuclear submarine, which surfaced in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Coincidence? or maybe not.

 

[SaparotRob]

It had been "pre-planned."

 

[WARSPITER]

I notice that a day after the Russian naval vessels arrived in Cuba, so did The USS Helena, a fast-attack nuclear submarine, which surfaced in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Coincidence? or maybe not.

What was the line in Independence Day ? "Hello boys" or something......

 

[MiTasol]

or we are watching you watching us

 

[GrauGeist]

I notice that a day after the Russian naval vessels arrived in Cuba, so did The USS Helena, a fast-attack nuclear submarine, which surfaced in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Coincidence? or maybe not.

The USN had planned that port of call before the Russians showed up.

The pity is, the USN didn't have a CVN CSG in the area for a show of force.

 

[SaparotRob]

I would have preferred that the U.S. sent a solitary Coast Guard cutter as a rescue vessel. Let's give the Russian Navy all the respect it deserves.

 

[GrauGeist]

Well, with an advanced notice, the USN could have sent the USS Constitution (IX-21) out to greet the Russians, but that may have been too intimidating...

 

[michaelmaltby]

But will Russian sailors be drinking with Canadian Navy squibs in Cuban bars ....?

 

[SaparotRob]

But will Russian sailors be drinking with Canadian Navy squibs in Cuban bars ....?

I doubt the Russians could afford to buy drinks on their own.

 

[Glider]

An observation I saw on a different forum, which I wish I could take credit for but cannot.

'Turkey choosing the S400 over the F35 looks like a huge blunder'

 

[Zipper730]

It sums up our attitude perfectly: "Fuck with the best, die like the rest."

I kind of got the message that it was more like: "If you screw-up, we'll rip your balls out". Sounds rather painful lol.

 

[Admiral Beez]

It sums up our attitude perfectly: "Fuck with the best, die like the rest."

But there's a disconnect with the perception of US resolve. "Fuck with us directly and you're toast." But, "Fuck with our friends outside of NATO, well, let me read the domestic tea leaves, placate my domestic opponents, and we'll get back to you... and any commitments we make are to be considered as subject to change."

To the outside world, the role of President of any country is all powerful, for example we don't hear about Macron kowtowing to domestic reps as France provides aid to Ukraine. But actually, the Prime Minister of any Westminster "democracy", such as UK, Australia and Canada has more absolute power than a US President, especially if they hold a majority in Parliament.

Imagine if the US material support (ATACMS, etc.) and agreement on Ukraine striking Russian territory of June 2024 had been offered in June 2022, or 2023.

 

[GTX]

Ukraine Situation Report: Dueling Peace Plans That Are Worlds Apart

Putin demanded forfeiture of four Ukrainian regions while Zelensky says Russians must leave his country and face punishment.

www.twz.com