GAO Director Diana Moldafsky testified on the Osprey Aircraft program before the Subcommittees on Seapower and Projection Forces and Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services.
It is based primarily on the following report:
- Osprey Aircraft: Additional Oversight and Information Sharing Would Improve Safety Efforts.
The Department of Defense is working to address our recommendations. We are monitoring its progress.
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GREENLAND WARNING: US Arctic Forces placed on Alert to go to “Minnesota.”
Malcolm Nance is at it again—this time reading Trump’s troop movements as a setup for a Greenland play, with the Minnesota alert framed as misdirection. It’s classic Nance: maximalist, worst‑case, every signal a prelude to something larger. Just… keep in mind, it’s Malcolm Nance.
GREENLAND WARNING: US Arctic Forces placed on Alert to go to “Minnesota.”
Read More »The Pentagon’s IPO for War: Now With 100% More Cowbell
The Pentagon’s acquisition system is being overhauled into a “Warfighting Acquisition System,” turbocharging weapons production, slashing bureaucracy, and empowering officials to deliver arms at “wartime speed.” Portfolio Acquisition Executives now wield sweeping authority, startups are courted like prom queens, and the defense industrial base is being rebranded as Silicon Valley with missiles.
So much for the “peace president”—Trump’s arsenal of freedom looks more like an IPO for war, where venture capital meets missile launchers and bureaucrats cosplay as battlefield commanders.
Forging the Arsenal of Freedom
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How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela + the 160th SOAR(A)
The United States military is upgrading a long-abandoned former Cold War naval base in the Caribbean, a Reuters visual investigation has found, suggesting preparations for sustained operations that could help support possible actions inside Venezuela.
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“The land is going to be next,” he said.
How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela
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Venezuela Flashpoint: Real-Time Intelligence Analysis
Compounding these indicators is also the confirmed presence of United States special forces support assets (Ocean Trader / Night Stalkers) in the theatre of operations. Washington also authorised Langley to conduct covert action in Venezuela through a presidential finding reported on October through credible media outlets. Grey Dynamics’ real-time monitoring and analysis of the situation aims to deliver continuous updates and verified intelligence on the ongoing flashpoint.
Night Stalkers = 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), abbreviated as 160th SOAR(A), is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice.
Meet the American military veterans fasting for Gaza
Hundreds of US veterans and allies have been fasting for weeks across the country, in protest against the ongoing war in Gaza
US Using Israel to Provoke Iran War, Deny Responsibility, Minimize Retaliation
Satellite Photo Shows US Fighters and Bombers at Key Base for Iran
New satellite imagery reveals a significant concentration of U.S. military aircraft and bombers on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, including strategic B-52 bombers, KC-135 tankers, F-15 fighters and a C-5M heavy transport aircraft—a buildup signaling enhanced readiness for potential operations amid regional tensions.
Satellite Photo Shows US Fighters and Bombers at Key Base for Iran
Previously:
Is Donald Trump Starting World War III with Iran?
Is Donald Trump Starting World War III with Iran?
Donald Trump apparently has decided to attack Iran. Mark this date. It is the beginning of the end of the Trump Presidency. Trump has been persuaded that the Iranian air defense is weak and that a US bombing run will eliminate any chance that Iran can build a nuclear device. He has been a victim of lies. He will shortly discover, if these attacks take place, that Iran retains a significant capability to shoot down US aircraft. In fact, I fully expect Iran will capture and put on display several US air force officers in the next week.
If Trump launches this attack, Iran will retaliate against US bases and Israel. Israel, for the first time in 77 years, will suffer devastating losses. If Trump thought the Houthis were a tough customer, he’s going to learn a hard lesson with Iran.
I have a bad feeling about this… though it could just be the Mac and Cheese staging a rebellion.
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Pentagon chief authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from Middle East
Trump’s ‘100% tariff’ on non-American movies sounds bad for anime
Trump’s ‘100% tariff’ on non-American movies sounds bad for anime
Hollywood production has been of particular interest to the president since he took office for his second term. In January, Trump named actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood in order to crack what was apparently wrong with the business. According to Deadline, Voight has taken the title seriously, and recently met with studios and artistic guilds to better understand the issues plaguing production. The potential of a national incentive to bring more production back to the U.S. is a rare bipartisan issue in the industry, at least on the surface; since the wildfires that swept the Los Angeles area in early 2025, many in the film business have rallied the California and national government to incentive studios to shoot local.
Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadors: a dream team of cinematic patriotism, expertly trained in the fine art of Pentagon-approved storytelling. Each has worked closely with the Defense Department’s Entertainment Media Office, ensuring that military narratives get just the right heroic glow. Now, under Trump’s watchful eye, they’re promoted from script advisors to official cultural envoys—because nothing says diplomacy quite like a blockbuster-ready version of history. If reality ever gets messy, don’t worry—they’ve got years of experience cleaning up inconvenient details. /s
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Read More »Collapsing Empire: Yemen Shatters the Illusion of US Air Power, Yet Again
Since March 15, Washington has repeatedly barraged Yemen from the sky, killing and injuring countless innocent civilians while destroying vital infrastructure.
Collapsing Empire: Yemen Shatters the Illusion of US Air Power, Yet Again
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