Dept of Defense

mickeyrat · March 4

mickeyrat · March 6

VA is adjacent but will drop this here....

https://www.threads.net/@thetnholler/post/DG3rFzvvyTK?xmt=AQGzZF6hIpMrHazXieZ9N1lWGrrgY-303WkHnMin3p9TzA

Powerful — an Iraq War Veteran reacts to Trump & Musk’s attack on the V.A.

mickeyrat · March 7

NEWS: The Defense Department is moving to dismantle efforts focused on reducing civilian harm in U.S. military operations, according to three defense officials, part of a Trump administration shift to scale back protections of innocents so commanders can focus more on “lethality” when conducting military strikes - WaPo

Halifax2TheMax · March 7

mickeyrat said:

NEWS: The Defense Department is moving to dismantle efforts focused on reducing civilian harm in U.S. military operations, according to three defense officials, part of a Trump administration shift to scale back protections of innocents so commanders can focus more on “lethality” when conducting military strikes - WaPo

Taking a page out of Bibi’s book.

mickeyrat · March 7

https://www.threads.net/@briantylercohen/post/DG4XyIjxpx4?xmt=AQGzbkiLPjMs-TtvfjcibrZ3Zsfyk4CVVCg4DrA7VVDjIw

The US military has removed photos of the B-29 bomber “Enola Gay” — which dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan — apparently because it contains the word “gay,” which violates their new anti-DEI rules.

mickeyrat · March 7

https://www.threads.net/@allinwithchris/post/DG4YXn5NjcB?xmt=AQGztmBMUOBv2-8z2axshtuikkkTCZrsWVI6WEPH8hfVJQ

“This is a person who truly seems to be steeped in the most horrifying corners of the internet,” says Chris Hayes on Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson’s social media posts parroting neo-Nazi and Russian propaganda.

Vitalogensia · March 7

mickeyrat said:

https://www.threads.net/@briantylercohen/post/DG4XyIjxpx4?xmt=AQGzbkiLPjMs-TtvfjcibrZ3Zsfyk4CVVCg4DrA7VVDjIw

The US military has removed photos of the B-29 bomber “Enola Gay” — which dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan — apparently because it contains the word “gay,” which violates their new anti-DEI rules.

This is so unbelievably stupid.

mickeyrat · March 7

Vitalogensia said:

mickeyrat said:

https://www.threads.net/@briantylercohen/post/DG4XyIjxpx4?xmt=AQGzbkiLPjMs-TtvfjcibrZ3Zsfyk4CVVCg4DrA7VVDjIw

The US military has removed photos of the B-29 bomber “Enola Gay” — which dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan — apparently because it contains the word “gay,” which violates their new anti-DEI rules.

This is so unbelievably stupid.

some 20k images...

https://apnews.com/article/dei-purge-images-pentagon-diversity-women-black-8efcfaec909954f4a24bad0d49c78074

mickeyrat · March 10

Pete Hegseth’s Holy War & Christian Nationalism in Power

1/ Pete Hegseth, Trump's US Secretary of Defense, calls for an “American holy war.”

2/ He claims America is at war with “leftists killing capitalism” & sees politics as spiritual warfare—he champions "American Crusade"—militarized extremism.

3/ He says conservatives must "mock, humiliate, intimidate, and crush our leftist opponents" and "attack first."

4/ Christian nationalism + military power = authoritarianism

DemocracyUnderThreat

josevolution · March 10

mickeyrat said:

Pete Hegseth’s Holy War & Christian Nationalism in Power

1/ Pete Hegseth, Trump's US Secretary of Defense, calls for an “American holy war.”

2/ He claims America is at war with “leftists killing capitalism” & sees politics as spiritual warfare—he champions "American Crusade"—militarized extremism.

3/ He says conservatives must "mock, humiliate, intimidate, and crush our leftist opponents" and "attack first."

4/ Christian nationalism + military power = authoritarianism

DemocracyUnderThreat

F’em bring it on I wonder how he will get the civil war started?

hunterh75 · March 10

eyes rolling ^^^^^^^^

mickeyrat · March 11

https://www.threads.net/@_kmfk_/post/DHAsvBvOU2r?xmt=AQGzgeq3gK0DUkabLfH9ox-PdyzyZiBkNrOvBYq2j5Us3w

"REPORTER: You focused on what Ukraine has to give up. What concessions will be demanded of Putin?
HEGSETH: Hmm. I would start by saying that the arguments that have been made that somehow sitting down at the table right now is making concessions to Vladimir Putin, I just reject that outright.
REPORTER: Yes, but every “peace talk” so far has been about what Ukraine has to give up – territory, NATO aspirations, sovereignty. So what exactly is Putin putting on the table?
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mickeyrat · March 11

Employees at a Russian-owned steel plant in Oregon bypassed tests meant to ensure armor plates regularly used on US Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicles could withstand enemy fire, an internal probe found https://trib.al/xzAOGMq

brianlux · March 11

mickeyrat said:

VA is adjacent to DoD so here it goes.....

looking for confirmation. none yet but given the scrubbing of anything lgbtq related under the current admin, its not out of the realm of possibility or in my estimation probability.

https://www.threads.net/@dobieblue/post/DFhbDK8MBin?xmt=AQGz_R3EkItW5AFVPNxOqooX1NLMhmwYEdmGN7ZL8VKKDw

This is extremely disturbing to me. A few hours ago, I found out someone very close to me, someone who served three tours of duty in Iraq, a man who, for the last several year, suffered from PTSD and all the major trauma associated with it, very recently committed suicide (either yesterday or this morning).

I am disgusted with this administration beyond words.

mickeyrat · March 11

smart move by a smart guy....

https://www.threads.net/@militarydotcom/post/DHE6NJ6NVkg?xmt=AQGz9ItYte5EbtU0XONY4in_e4qO4oplgYNOGnZp0rorNA

"The suspension of civilian employee travel has impacted Military Entrance Testing (MET) Site operations," a post to Facebook by the Military Entrance Processing Command announced Friday.

mickeyrat · March 12

https://www.threads.net/@thestarsandstripes/post/DHGmxGRMsZ3?xmt=AQGz08tJkOr8tKo2tZ7w4PpVG5rZNmizTSky3AG4FcipuA

Defense Department restrictions on civilian travel mean that some potential recruits will have to travel farther to take the military’s entrance exam, as remote testing centers cut back hours or close entirely.

The Army’s U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, which administers the entrance exam for all branches of the military, can no longer transport test proctors to all testing sites due to the department’s recent requirement that travel by civilian employees be curtailed.

mickeyrat · March 12

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

mickeyrat · March 12

https://www.threads.net/@votevets/post/DHGpFGGMatO?xmt=AQGzYnYX0hw_ax_k0K5BVDZU1aw0J9FeghoZShGNGJxtPg

Trump’s executive order is blocking young Americans from serving in the military—including those who have dreamed of serving their country their whole lives.

Instead of strengthening our Armed Forces, he's shutting out willing recruits for political reasons. Disgraceful.

MORE: https://www.laloyolan.com/news/she-wanted-to-be-in-the-military-trump-s-executive-order-is-stopping-her/article_d2209e4b-7d1e-5250-96b8-11814bd68465.html

Porchsitter · March 12

mickeyrat said:

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

I was probationary. Emphasis on "was." I was fired on Monday.

DE4173 · March 12

Sorry to hear that 🙏

Porchsitter · March 12

I appreciate it. It sucks because I finally landed my dream job and what would have been my "forever job." Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Such is life under the Pumpkin Spice Palpatine.

Gern Blansten · March 12

Porchsitter said:

mickeyrat said:

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

I was probationary. Emphasis on "was." I was fired on Monday.

Sorry to hear that.

I was pissed today when someone asked trump if he felt bad for putting so many people out of work and his response was something to the effect of "they aren't working anyway."

Porchsitter · March 12

Gern Blansten said:

Porchsitter said:

mickeyrat said:

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

I was probationary. Emphasis on "was." I was fired on Monday.

Sorry to hear that.

I was pissed today when someone asked trump if he felt bad for putting so many people out of work and his response was something to the effect of "they aren't working anyway."

Yeah, I saw that. Honestly, nothing he says really surprises me anymore.

Gern Blansten · March 12

Porchsitter said:

Gern Blansten said:

Porchsitter said:

mickeyrat said:

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

I was probationary. Emphasis on "was." I was fired on Monday.

Sorry to hear that.

I was pissed today when someone asked trump if he felt bad for putting so many people out of work and his response was something to the effect of "they aren't working anyway."

Yeah, I saw that. Honestly, nothing he says really surprises me anymore.

It's just so pathetic. No empathy whatsoever...showing empathy would admit to being wrong to some degree so he just can't do it.

Porchsitter · March 12

Gern Blansten said:

Porchsitter said:

Gern Blansten said:

Porchsitter said:

mickeyrat said:

Many civilian workers within the DoD have transitioned from their uniformed role into similar positions as a civilian. They bring years (or decades) of experiences with them. If they transitioned in the past two years, they are considered "probationary" but are absolutely not new or unseasoned.

This is a huge brain drain in our military they claim to be rebuilding.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2025/03/veterans-top-performers-among-those-fired-at-dod-in-first-round-of-layoffs/

I was probationary. Emphasis on "was." I was fired on Monday.

Sorry to hear that.

I was pissed today when someone asked trump if he felt bad for putting so many people out of work and his response was something to the effect of "they aren't working anyway."

Yeah, I saw that. Honestly, nothing he says really surprises me anymore.

It's just so pathetic. No empathy whatsoever...showing empathy would admit to being wrong to some degree so he just can't do it.

I agree. His narcissism knows no bounds. He only cares for himself. Everybody else are just NPCs in his world.

mickeyrat · March 13

didnt start here but it can end here, what are you going to do about it Kegseth?

https://www.threads.net/@newsweek/post/DHIQylhMR03?xmt=AQGztEorcA_vnytTJPm9gZkuZ0ksUm13tXSu1X8EWTcMUQ

The practice of faking some test results in the Evraz North America facility in Oregon was "widespread," an internal investigation reportedly concluded.

mickeyrat · March 13

this is pretty rich....

https://www.threads.net/@wsj/post/DHHoRmpoS5x?xmt=AQGzJWtCjVS9IDZNE4F6e1QeYzJ6mDxMAg5nXGfT51ETWA

"No U.S. company is keeping up with Ukraine."

With America’s drone technology a disappointment on the battlefield, defense startups have joined forces with Ukrainian manufacturers to build better, war-proven aircraft for the U.S. military. https://on.wsj.com/3DDFmCD

mickeyrat · March 14

I dont recall this ever being the DoD's mission?

https://www.threads.net/@genmichaelhayden/post/DHKUiWMNhVI?xmt=AQGzGnMj0kHQWyC4OSQS36iJuFh3d1d81Ty5WC9typQ7yA

'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources.
That is very unusual. I’m worried.. a lot

mickeyrat · March 14

https://www.threads.net/@thestarsandstripes/post/DHLzKvxsfKQ?xmt=AQGzjApC6-pNVKzui2W5C3Y-XJQXtxZx0QcIF4aqzhOx3g

The Navy is offering voluntary honorable discharges to transgender sailors and Marines who self-identify by March 28 or risk being involuntarily separated.

Sailors and Marines no longer eligible for military service, as well as potential new recruits, might be considered for a retention or recruitment waiver on a case-by-case basis provided there is a “compelling government interest” in that individual’s ability to support “warfighting capabilities.”

mickeyrat · March 15

https://www.threads.net/@militarydotcom/post/DHNED25xvbr?xmt=AQGzlrKw9eCSAXq_HheOMzIqrNhX80uicQvpYcXCs0Jh9g

The directive marks a reversal from a previous Marine Corps policy issued in 2022 that prohibited the service from administratively separating Marines solely based on the condition, which is caused when curled hairs grow back into the skin, resulting in inflammation.

Dept of Defense

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