The US unlike those mean Russians and Iranians would never bomb cities, impose sanctions, seize ships or freeze assets on other countries if it would hurt or impoverish ordinary people. We are the good guys.
"They coordinated efforts to resume the work of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Due to Russia’s actions, the world is once again on the brink of a food crisis. A total of 400 million people in many countries in Africa and Asia are threatened with hunger. Together, we must prevent a global food catastrophe."
"Ukraine has asked the European Commission to compensate for the costs of transporting Ukrainian agricultural products to distant European ports. This was announced by Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solsky during the telethon of the Yedyni Novyny (United News) telethon.
"The deadline of 15 September imposed on the countries of the European Union bordering Ukraine for the lifting of the ban on the import of cereals from the country at war is “unacceptable to us”. So said the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, during a press conference in Warsaw, together with his counterparts from Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia."
Potential rift forming. Fortunately, the State Department is led by the smartest person in the room, Antony Blinken, so this should be patched over fairly quickly.
Pretty embarrassing when a **NAVY** Captain is a complete Lubber around a simple Little Plastic Toy Boat. (Yeah, I know he wont ever screen for carrier command...but still..to enshrine the institutional Lubberlieness in a blockbuster movie....yeesh)
He is an Airedale you say? In my Dad's era, Brownshoes were proud they weren't just goons in a flight suit like the Air Force Pukes. They prided themselves as "Naval Aviators", and the wider professional breadth that entailed.
Of course, the problem has been most immediately -and tragically- acute in the SWO world:
Guardian, Port Royal, USS Howard boarding ladder, Fitzgerald, McCain, Harpers Ferry/Momsen channel duel...
If you are in the Navy...then you should act as if you are actually a 'Sailor' first.
You're never going to "win at Sea" unless you can competently operate on/under/over it.
Can't parse those elements out.
Well, I actually saw a little ember of hope here in town. The USNA sailing team entered a J105 (quite similar to the J125 in the TopGun flick) in both the Bayview to Mackinac and Chicago Mackinac races.
"Crew from Naval Academy readying for race to Mackinac Island"
Avenger is her name, and she finished middle of the pack in her Division in the Bayview.
As I type, she is just about abeam Little Sable, 4th in Section. Just ahead in time of a good friend aboard Thunder...Sam Keyes. Sam is a "Sierra Hotel" Solo sailor:
Yes, I know the USNA boats do races in the northeast like the Bermuda race and some entirely invisible collegiate events, but its good to see Sailors doing some actual sailing...And 'Showing the Flag' beyond the Chesapeake bubble.
My favorite quote in the podcast: “I divide my officers into four groups. There are clever, diligent, stupid, and lazy officers. Usually two characteristics are combined. Some are clever and diligent — their place is the General Staff. The next lot are stupid and lazy — they make up 90% of every army and are suited to routine duties. Anyone who is both clever and lazy is qualified for the highest leadership duties, because he possesses the intellectual clarity and the composure necessary for difficult decisions. One must beware of anyone who is stupid and diligent — he must not be entrusted with any responsibility because he will always cause only mischief.” - General Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord
The US unlike those mean Russians and Iranians would never bomb cities, impose sanctions, seize ships or freeze assets on other countries if it would hurt or impoverish ordinary people. We are the good guys.
(Laughs in Great War Royal Navy.)
https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/coordinated-efforts-to-restore-the-black-sea-grain-initiative-zelenskyy-held-talks-with-erdogan/
"They coordinated efforts to resume the work of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Due to Russia’s actions, the world is once again on the brink of a food crisis. A total of 400 million people in many countries in Africa and Asia are threatened with hunger. Together, we must prevent a global food catastrophe."
'Asia" - read China
https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/ukraine-will-ask-the-european-commission-to-compensate-for-the-costs-of-grain-transportation-to-european-ports/
"Ukraine has asked the European Commission to compensate for the costs of transporting Ukrainian agricultural products to distant European ports. This was announced by Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solsky during the telethon of the Yedyni Novyny (United News) telethon.
https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/ukraine-wheat-september-15-deadline-unacceptable-for-hungary/
"The deadline of 15 September imposed on the countries of the European Union bordering Ukraine for the lifting of the ban on the import of cereals from the country at war is “unacceptable to us”. So said the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, during a press conference in Warsaw, together with his counterparts from Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia."
Potential rift forming. Fortunately, the State Department is led by the smartest person in the room, Antony Blinken, so this should be patched over fairly quickly.
Folks may not see it, but this is related...
And if you are one of them, then its all the more grist to bring this up.
I've oft bitched about how the USN has not fostered a "Mariner" culture in decades.
Great example is the scene in Topgun Maverick when he is lost as a goose on the J125...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXuszu8V1Xc
Pretty embarrassing when a **NAVY** Captain is a complete Lubber around a simple Little Plastic Toy Boat. (Yeah, I know he wont ever screen for carrier command...but still..to enshrine the institutional Lubberlieness in a blockbuster movie....yeesh)
He is an Airedale you say? In my Dad's era, Brownshoes were proud they weren't just goons in a flight suit like the Air Force Pukes. They prided themselves as "Naval Aviators", and the wider professional breadth that entailed.
They liked looking the part:
https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv62-60/002.htm
Now, being just a goon in a flightsuit like the USAF Pukes is in vogue at the highest levels of the USN.
Maverick said the quiet part out loud, and these guys dress the part:
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2013/jun/27/nsawcs-adm-vance-relinquishes-command/
I doubt anyone of this generation of airedales has the acumen to "sail" their rudderless carrier home...
http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/CV11/1944MarchTorpedoDamageSteering.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/arwfnb/juryrigged_sail_on_the_focsle_of_the_aircraft/
Are any of today's airedales ready to execute an operation like D.V. Gallery pulled off?
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/W-Oct21-U-505-7-e1657233349184.jpg
Of course, the problem has been most immediately -and tragically- acute in the SWO world:
Guardian, Port Royal, USS Howard boarding ladder, Fitzgerald, McCain, Harpers Ferry/Momsen channel duel...
If you are in the Navy...then you should act as if you are actually a 'Sailor' first.
You're never going to "win at Sea" unless you can competently operate on/under/over it.
Can't parse those elements out.
Well, I actually saw a little ember of hope here in town. The USNA sailing team entered a J105 (quite similar to the J125 in the TopGun flick) in both the Bayview to Mackinac and Chicago Mackinac races.
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/crew-naval-academy-readying-race-154109970.html
https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2023/07/13/navy-sailors-take-prepare-hit-water-bayview-mackinac-race/12247270002/
"Crew from Naval Academy readying for race to Mackinac Island"
Avenger is her name, and she finished middle of the pack in her Division in the Bayview.
As I type, she is just about abeam Little Sable, 4th in Section. Just ahead in time of a good friend aboard Thunder...Sam Keyes. Sam is a "Sierra Hotel" Solo sailor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYQPAFMxWpc&t=227s
Yes, I know the USNA boats do races in the northeast like the Bermuda race and some entirely invisible collegiate events, but its good to see Sailors doing some actual sailing...And 'Showing the Flag' beyond the Chesapeake bubble.
So, good on 'em! And more-much more-please.
My favorite quote in the podcast: “I divide my officers into four groups. There are clever, diligent, stupid, and lazy officers. Usually two characteristics are combined. Some are clever and diligent — their place is the General Staff. The next lot are stupid and lazy — they make up 90% of every army and are suited to routine duties. Anyone who is both clever and lazy is qualified for the highest leadership duties, because he possesses the intellectual clarity and the composure necessary for difficult decisions. One must beware of anyone who is stupid and diligent — he must not be entrusted with any responsibility because he will always cause only mischief.” - General Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord
news.clearancejobs.com/2019/10/08/the-four-classes-of-military-officers-or-office-workers-clever-diligent-stupid-and-lazy/
HI Sutton take on the Russian corvette "Sergey Kortov" attack. Posted a few hours ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8R0gCq8rAA