Open Comment Post. 2 May 26

The Iran War. Do ya'll think it was worth it? Not in the short run but long term...

 The Iran War has turned into a huge what if I epic proportions.

Should we have entered into it in the first place?  We've been hearing for decades that Iran was on the verge of producing nuclear weapons....always on the verge but seemingly never crossing the finish line and this has been going on since the late 90's AT LEAST!

Economically its seems to be a tale of what you believe.  If you believe that Iran had to be put back into its cage then the spike in most consumer goods, not just gas, makes since.  Better to suffer economic pain now than a horrific attack later.

If you don't believe the war was necessary then we have a reckless president blundering into an ill conceived war and stupidly wrecking the citizens of our nation with no real return.

Internationally its much the same with apparently the vast majority of the world just wanting this thing over.

So what do ya'll think.

Is it worth it? Was it a mistake?  Let me know.

The 8x8 "Dragón" Continues in Its "Operational Evaluation"

Can't lie. The General Dynamics ARV contender looks the part...

Some much needed mercy/feel good from the Ukraine/Russia war

A 77-year-old Ukrainian grandmother fleeing the war was spotted by a drone while walking alone under fire.

They sent a UGV to rescue her.

To avoid frightening her, the ground robot was covered with a blanket bearing the message:

"Grandma, get on." pic.twitter.com/lzLbwDaOWL

— Clash Report (@clashreport) April 26, 2026

Still trying to figure out how a 77 year old grandma can still be living in the war zone. This isn't an insurgency. This is all out war. Why wasn't she evacuated. Ignoring those questions its good to see them get her out safely.

Late Open Comment Post. 26 Apr 26

Can you imagine the craziness in this phone call?

Imagine getting this phone call from your spouse...

and realizing everything you thought you knew just shattered.

Why does it seem like this type of thing is 𝘴𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵 nowadays. Has it always been the case or are we just more aware now? pic.twitter.com/RooCuUkdG4

— 𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 👑 𝙳𝚒𝚟𝚊™ (@1776Diva) April 26, 2026

A Rigger in Spain is in some BIG TROUBLE

 

A Spanish military vehicle worth roughly €600,000 detached during an airdrop exercise and fell 300 meters in free fall. The URO VAMTAC was completely destroyed on impact. pic.twitter.com/RW8aWtq8Xn

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 23, 2026

After this mistake will he even jump his own parachutes?

Munitions being used against Iran is killing our stockpile in case China acts against Taiwan? Same applied for Israel in the OCT 7 action, Ukraine against Russia etc....

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼 BIG | According WSJ, U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, particularly naval deployments, air assets, and munitions use, is straining resources that would be critical in a Taiwan scenario.

War games have long shown that a conflict with China over Taiwan would… pic.twitter.com/JZJfCDKRPm

— Visioner (@visionergeo) April 23, 2026

This falls under the "no shit" banner. Someone is always eating into our defense stockpile. Could we solve it quickly and easily? Yeah. Every domestic corporation sells only to the US for x number of years or until we're resupplied, then they can backload others that want our stuff. We won't because war is politics and politics is money. Until we remove greed and replace it with patriotism then this will continue to be a problem.

Note.  Every Marine should ask why "War Is A Racket" isn't on the Commandant's Reading List.  We all know but no one says shit.  Oh and for the uninformed, the reason why is because General Butler was SPOT FUCKING ON!

Open Comment Post. 23 Apr 26

The bluffs and bluster didn't work. The hardliners in Iran are forcing Trump into one terrible decision. He must destroy the power infrastructure and oil producing facilities.

BREAKING:

• The IRGC is limiting authority: Araghchi and Ghalibaf can continue talks with the Americans — but without the power to commit or guarantee anything
• A rollback from previous understandings regarding 60% enriched uranium (450 kg)
• The message from Tehran: talks —… pic.twitter.com/Vwg9m1r7oI

— דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada (@DBalazada) April 23, 2026

The difference between real estate and nation state diplomacy...especially in the Middle East. In real estate you're dealing with rationale people. In the Middle East you're dealing with religious zealots. Full stop. No debate. Having said that, all the bluffs and bluster did nothing but harden the hearts of the hardliners in Iran. In essence they're telling us to do it or shut up. Unfortunately Trump has placed our credibility on the line. We gotta make them "find out". Troops on the ground? I think we have to seize a couple of islands. Other than that no need to put people on the mainland except for Special Ops bubbas. The main effort will once again be our air power but smarter this time. Long range missiles from height...anything to minimize the threat to our air crews. Trump backed himself into a corner. Netanyahu is pushing to continue. I believe the Gulf States want Iran eradicated but most importantly we can't afford another black eyes from a country in the Middle East. We fight. We take whatever it is we want taken and we get the fuck out. No rebuilding. No pushing for Jeffersonian democracy. Just win the fight and leave the bar.

WTI 2-26: CH-53 Long Range Raid ...Pics by Lance Cpl. Alexander Mantai --- The Army is drinking our milkshake (small rant included)

The US Army is training with MV-22s at JRTC, FT Polk LA. They're getting ready to induct the MV-75 into their ranks and most notably the 101st is leading the way. Want to talk some basic innovation that the Army is already talking about before they get their new rides? They're planning on using unmanned tankers to refuel their new birds in the air. You can bet that for the really long range stuff those tankers will be modified to be ISR platforms and maybe even flex into the attack role. Additionally if they follow the same trend that they have with the UH-60 then you'll see the MV-75 flex into the gunship role too. The total focus of Marine Corps leadership on Force Design 2030 has caused other necessary, damn near obvious solutions fall by the wayside.

Open Comment Post. 21 Apr 26

UkrArmoTech prototype Skiff tracked armoured personnel carrier (M-113 Variant)

🇺🇦 Defence Express reports that UkrArmoTech has begun factory testing of a prototype of its new Skiff tracked armoured personnel carrier.

With the lauded performance of the M113 in Ukrainian service, the MOD itself set out the requirement for a domestic equivalent with better… pic.twitter.com/W0f0SRUtHH

— Jeff2146🇧🇪 (@Jeff21461) April 20, 2026

THIS IS WILD! SPLC indicted for funneling money to hate groups to fund CRIMES!

 

BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel announces that the far-left group, South Poverty Law Center, has been INDICTED for funneling money to extremist groups like the KKK and the National Socialist Party of America, in order to FUND CRIMES.pic.twitter.com/mTeS0eswWc

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 21, 2026

This is like local law enforcement secretly funding gangs and drug dealers to justify their existence. THIS IS BATSHIT CRAZY!

U.S. Marines Board M/V Touska

U.S. Marines depart amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) by helicopter and transit over the Arabian Sea to board and seize M/V Touska. The Marines rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel, April 19, after guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) disabled Touska’s propulsion when the commercial ship failed to comply with repeated warnings from U.S. forces over a six-hour period. (U.S. Central Command Video)

Late Open Comment Post. 20 Apr 26

Bold Prediction. Northrop Grumman will win the contract for the Navy's 6th gen fighter and it will outperform its Air Force counterpart

We're bringing tomorrow’s horizon into focus, faster, stronger and ready when the warfighter needs it.#SAS2026 pic.twitter.com/r0uORyR5kM

— Northrop Grumman (@northropgrumman) April 20, 2026

CENTCOM releases vid of US Destroyer pumping 5in shells into the engine room of seized Iranian tanker

CENTCOM released footage of the USS Spruance shooting it's 5-inch Mk 45 gun into the cargo ship TOUSKA's engine room after it failed to comply with repeated warnings over a six-hour period. pic.twitter.com/JaYBcuD93K

— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) April 19, 2026

Looks like we've seized an Iranian oil tanker

*TRUMP SAYS US MILITARY SEIZED AN IRANIAN VESSEL IN GULF OF OMAN pic.twitter.com/AjhSRhVvcQ

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 19, 2026