papafrog

Where do you think that drone was when it got hit? And am I correct in my assumption that Iran's "you're lucky we didn't down your plane" remark was a retaliatory escalation of Trump's drone statement?

Also, what's your take on the limpet mines on the shipping vessels? Iran? If so, why?

That is an interesting thought. She can have the same duties as before and get compensated with Amazon gift cards

Now, now. What happens on the yacht stays on the yacht.

Except for the body.

You specifically solicited questions about Iran, of which that is.... which is why I asked. No biggie. I still love the work you guys are doing and hope you keep it up.

COs need to instill an atmosphere of truth, i.e., "Don't tell me what you think I want to hear, tell me what you think I *need* to hear." That isn't being done, and that part lies at the feet of most COs.

Commodores and Flags need to have their CO's backs while instilling that same atmosphere. And they in turn need to have the backbone to say "No" to Service Components and Component Commands (e.g., NAVCENT, CENTCOM) as well as TYCOMs and other admin overseers like Fleet Forces Command.

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These guys need to be able to lay their rank and pin on the table when they get the "Just do it" shoved down their throat. While this is easy to arm-chair quarterback, and much murkier to navigate IRL than it is to just spout off on an internet message board (after all, we always assume some level of risk, and even moreso when the mission demands it, or we're told that it does), that atmosphere of sacrifice in the face of unreasonable expectations infringing upon safety needs to start. Right now it's not there. Or, at least, I haven't heard of it.