As a former Air Force pilot, I can tell you: we trained for this exact moment. And right now, America is doing what it does better than anyone on earth.
Ya rush headlong into a poorly-planned war based on the fever dreams of a madman, and shit is going to go South. I would have a hard time not trying to murder the POTUS if my son was shot down while cruising around the Gulf in an American jet, and tortured or killed. Big time. Thankfully I'm not in that situation. Still, our fellow Americans are suffering in numerous ways--and for me not the least of which is financially and mentally.
Exactly. This is the material point - even for those of us who don't have loved ones out there. We. Shouldn't. Be. There. Starting a war to distract people from the fact that the president of the United States is very likely a pedophile is not the way. Berating allies for not helping after spending months berating them for... existing and telling everyone you don't need any help is not the way. The whole thing is insane.
Let's not forget the "unintentional" bombing of a school full of 9-12 year-old schoolgirls, leaving over 120 of them dead. The Tomahawk subsonic cruise missile has an accuracy of 5-10 m. 5-10 m. This wasn't off-target; no, rather it was sloppy intelligence gathering, not knowing that the former military building was converted to a school over a decade ago. Shame on Trump and his administration, including Sociopath Hegseth, for failing to take responsibility and accountability for this war crime.
I could not agree with you more, Maria K. We are in the throes of a kafkaesque nightmare. Frankly, Kafka would find the scenario we find ourselves in surrealistic.
Thank you Adam for giving us clear and understandable information on how the US military is working to rescue the downed crew members. You explained very well the process, the dangers, and the reasons for performing this extremely risky task.
Thanks, Adam. This is the antidote I needed to balance out my anger at Trump’s faux brave chest thumping which feels like stolen valor to me every time. And I feel renewed hope for the crew.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights. After Hegseth's "No mercy, no quarter" BS, I am grateful to the Iranians for asking that the downed persons not be harmed. Would Hegseth do the same?
Praying for these pilots, and all those involved in search and rescue in hostile territory.. Needless to say, for their families.. I cant imagine what would be going through the minds of every family of a fighter pilot. It makes me heartsick as we did not need to put our military in this position, in the first place. Adam, once again...thank you for using your expertise and experiences to let us know what is happening and how it feels
This is the news we dread to hear. Thank you for keeping us informed and hopeful. Above all, Adam, thank you for your service to your country, both past and present. You represent the best of the best. Christian can be forever proud of his dad.
I immediately wept when I saw the news- horrified for our airmen, guardians, and their families.
I was waiting for your input, Adam, and you absolutely have brought your calm comfort and optimism, along with granular detail (information is an asset in times of crisis).
Thank you for your continual leadership. Your voice is a balm for a scared citizenry.
Excellent information, Adam. I wish I had more to offer than thoughts and prayers, but I will make do with what I have. I pray for the rescue of the fighter jet crew as well as for the safety of those on this rescue mission.
Thank you, Adam. This time I am shedding real tears. Not tears of frustration and embarrassment over the horrendous actions of our government, but tears of pride. I am so touched to know of the extreme effort our servicemen and women go through just save one of our own. My prayers are with any service member who is down in enemy territory, with those who are dedicated to bringing them home safely, and to the leaders who have trained them for these circumstances. May God be with them all.
Praying the crew is safe. These stories are terrifying and even more so when you think about the motives for this war and the lack of planning for the day after. Feels somewhat reassuring there is a plan in place for operations like this.
Ya rush headlong into a poorly-planned war based on the fever dreams of a madman, and shit is going to go South. I would have a hard time not trying to murder the POTUS if my son was shot down while cruising around the Gulf in an American jet, and tortured or killed. Big time. Thankfully I'm not in that situation. Still, our fellow Americans are suffering in numerous ways--and for me not the least of which is financially and mentally.
Exactly. This is the material point - even for those of us who don't have loved ones out there. We. Shouldn't. Be. There. Starting a war to distract people from the fact that the president of the United States is very likely a pedophile is not the way. Berating allies for not helping after spending months berating them for... existing and telling everyone you don't need any help is not the way. The whole thing is insane.
Let's not forget the "unintentional" bombing of a school full of 9-12 year-old schoolgirls, leaving over 120 of them dead. The Tomahawk subsonic cruise missile has an accuracy of 5-10 m. 5-10 m. This wasn't off-target; no, rather it was sloppy intelligence gathering, not knowing that the former military building was converted to a school over a decade ago. Shame on Trump and his administration, including Sociopath Hegseth, for failing to take responsibility and accountability for this war crime.
Oh, definitely NOT forgetting that.
I could not agree with you more, Maria K. We are in the throes of a kafkaesque nightmare. Frankly, Kafka would find the scenario we find ourselves in surrealistic.
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Thank you Adam for giving us clear and understandable information on how the US military is working to rescue the downed crew members. You explained very well the process, the dangers, and the reasons for performing this extremely risky task.
Thanks, Adam. This is the antidote I needed to balance out my anger at Trump’s faux brave chest thumping which feels like stolen valor to me every time. And I feel renewed hope for the crew.
I feel trump is even MORE responsible than ever for the war he needlessly created.
I was coming here to say this!
Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights. After Hegseth's "No mercy, no quarter" BS, I am grateful to the Iranians for asking that the downed persons not be harmed. Would Hegseth do the same?
I absolutely despise the racist little alcoholic shitstain plastered Petey!!!
He has no idea what a fool he is, does he?
Kegsbreath is the embodiment of the Dunning–Kruger effect:
"The cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge or competence in a domain greatly overestimate their own knowledge or competence."
I want to read the article in Time. Apparently, Hegseth is the one who didn't consider he strait.
Praying for these pilots, and all those involved in search and rescue in hostile territory.. Needless to say, for their families.. I cant imagine what would be going through the minds of every family of a fighter pilot. It makes me heartsick as we did not need to put our military in this position, in the first place. Adam, once again...thank you for using your expertise and experiences to let us know what is happening and how it feels
Husband flew F-16s and F-18s in his career. My heart is with the crew and their families.
thank you for your loving heart
Well said! And so true. Been there done that. Former fighter pilot. Robert Bailey MG retired.
i deeply respect you
for what you given of your self
for our country
This is the news we dread to hear. Thank you for keeping us informed and hopeful. Above all, Adam, thank you for your service to your country, both past and present. You represent the best of the best. Christian can be forever proud of his dad.
And when the chickens come home to roost, you would make a great Sec Def and bring honor back to the position.
I immediately wept when I saw the news- horrified for our airmen, guardians, and their families.
I was waiting for your input, Adam, and you absolutely have brought your calm comfort and optimism, along with granular detail (information is an asset in times of crisis).
Thank you for your continual leadership. Your voice is a balm for a scared citizenry.
amen
Thank you for this. Prayers for the airmen and the rescuers, and prayers for an end to this madness.
Thank you for sharing this information and insight. God bless all those pilots, the ones on the ground and the ones searching.
Excellent information, Adam. I wish I had more to offer than thoughts and prayers, but I will make do with what I have. I pray for the rescue of the fighter jet crew as well as for the safety of those on this rescue mission.
Thank you, Adam. This time I am shedding real tears. Not tears of frustration and embarrassment over the horrendous actions of our government, but tears of pride. I am so touched to know of the extreme effort our servicemen and women go through just save one of our own. My prayers are with any service member who is down in enemy territory, with those who are dedicated to bringing them home safely, and to the leaders who have trained them for these circumstances. May God be with them all.
Praying 🙏🏽
Praying the crew is safe. These stories are terrifying and even more so when you think about the motives for this war and the lack of planning for the day after. Feels somewhat reassuring there is a plan in place for operations like this.
Adam, this could not have been easy for you to write. You know what your brothers are experiencing right now. Thank you. Retired Army Nurse