The United States has announced it will upgrade U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) to a joint force headquarters (JFHQ) with expanded operational responsibilities. The new command will report to the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The revamped structure will assume the control of about 55,000 personnel stationed in Japan from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command some 6,200 kilometers away in Honolulu, Hawaii. The move is intended to streamline communications between the US and Japan, especially during a crisis involving China.
Japan-U.S. joint statement on war preparations forecasts doom
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Tracking Dissent: US Officials Who Have Resigned Over The War on Gaza
Until Israel’s assault on Gaza ends, this page will be a resource for tracking U.S. government officials and military officers who resign in protest
Tracking Dissent: US Officials Who Have Resigned Over The War on Gaza
When 80 percent of US generals go to work for arms makers
The revolving door between the Defense Department and the weapons industry spins — a new report offers ways to slow it down.
When 80 percent of US generals go to work for arms makers
Related:
March of the Four-Stars: The Role of Retired Generals and Admirals in the Arms Industry
AP fired a reporter after a dangerous blunder. Slack messages reveal a chaotic process.
A 10-minute miscommunication on Slack between journalists at the Associated Press resulted in an erroneous report last week that appeared momentarily to bring tensions between NATO and Russia to their highest point since the Cuban Missile Crisis.
AP fired a reporter after a dangerous blunder. Slack messages reveal a chaotic process.
Related (Pattern of Behavior?!:
Marine Corps bans journalist and veteran James LaPorta from Camp Lejeune base
On 5 February 2017, you participated in inappropriate and unethical activities by attempting to interview a victim of an alleged crime aboard Marine Corps base, Camp Lejeune, (MCB CAMLEJ); which is in violation of [a regulation], by gathering information/taking photographs/videotaping/exposing TV motion picture film within the Camp Lejeune area without prior approval of the Consolidated Public Affairs Office. Additionally, you violated [another regulation]; which states “Personal interviews and telephonic communications between prisoners and media representatives is not authorized, unless a determination is made that such an interview serves the legitimate public interest, or is in the best interest of the military.
Based upon the serious nature of your misconduct, you are being debarred from MCB CAMLEJ. I have determined that your presence aboard MCB CAMLEJ is detrimental to the security, good order and discipline of the Installation. Accordingly, you are hereby notified, upon the receipt of this letter, that you are ordered not to reenter, or be found within the limits of MCB CAMLEJ.
CIA Aims to Recruit Russians Unhappy With the War in Ukraine
The agency’s espionage chief is looking for Russians displeased with the war in Ukraine
CIA Aims to Recruit Russians Unhappy With the War in Ukraine
Related (broken link):
US Increases Funding to Help Russians Access US State-Funded Media
Commander who pushed “CRT” class — “CRT” Meaning “Christian Religion Truths” — Will Be Punished
“It’s not mandatory,” began the commander at a mandatory meeting of 200 service members, “but my wife and I are hosting and sponsoring a gathering at our residence in a couple of weeks to study CRT.”
Commander who pushed “CRT” class — “CRT” Meaning “Christian Religion Truths” — Will Be Punished
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