Author: Tony Grist
Pakistan launched a wave of airstrikes Thursday night against targets deep in Afghanistan, including in the capital of Kabul. “Now it is open war between us and you,” Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif wrote to the Taliban in a post on X Friday. The episode is the latest in a months-long conflict between the Pakistani government and the Taliban in Afghanistan over the Taliban’s support for the militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, which has killed hundreds of Pakistani civilians in terrorist attacks. Pakistan initially supported the Taliban in their guerilla war against the U.S. and…
As the American-Israeli war on Iran entered its second day Sunday, Iranian missiles and drones struck targets across the Persian Gulf, hitting U.S. installations and energy infrastructure in allied Gulf states, while Israel continued air operations over Iranian airspace amid reports of heavy losses to the Islamic Republic’s senior leadership. Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded in the conflict, U.S. Central Command said. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was among several senior officials already killed by American-Israeli airstrikes. Others include Iran’s army chief of staff, General Abdol Rahim Mousavi, Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh, and Secretary…
? FORT BELVOIR, Va. – On Feb. 25, the Hon. Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, joined leaders from the former U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise in unveiling the acquisition organization’s new name, logo and colors at an activation ceremony. The organization is now officially known as Capability Program Executive (CPE) Enterprise Software and Services (ES2). As one of the Army’s 13 newly designated capability program executives, CPE ES2 will continue its core mission of delivering software and services that drive operational readiness, providing seamless support for mission-critical systems and warfighting capabilities.…
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran Saturday morning. Iranian state media reported strikes on Tehran, the capital, and broadcast footage of smoke rising after bombings. President Donald Trump, in a video message posted on Truth Social, announced “major combat operations in Iran” and called on the Iranian people to overthrow their government. Trump also said that Iran may succeed in killing Americans in retaliation for the attack. U.S. officials said the attack targeted Iran’s military infrastructure and that Iranian strikes on American bases and assets were expected. In recent weeks, Trump has deployed warships, air defense systems, and fighter jets…
Three U.S. service members have been killed in action as part of ongoing combat operations against Iran, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X Sunday morning. The statement added that five U.S. soldiers have been “seriously wounded” and “several” have sustained minor injuries. CENTCOM—the U.S. military command responsible for the Middle East—did not name the killed soldiers nor describe the circumstances of their deaths. The U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early Saturday, and Iran’s retaliation has included strikes on American military installations in the region. President Donald Trump, in a video address posted Saturday,…
Nixie Works Restocks Packing Cubes Nixie Works just restocked their 2WIDE and Micro Packing Cubes. Packing cubes are a great way to keep your gear organized and accessing important items quicker without having to dig through packs/pouches. They also enable you to easily transfer the contents of a pouch to another kit, or to your ruck. Made of Berry compliant 200D nylon packcloth, these cubes slide in and out of your pouches easily, and scrunch down to almost nothing, while still being durable and water resistant. There’s 2 sizes: the 2WIDE and the Micro. 2WIDES obviously fit inside our 2WIDE…
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The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and other state media confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei early Sunday morning, Tehran time. The report followed Saturday’s American and Israeli announcements of the ayatollah’s death in an early strike on the Iranian capital. Several of Khamenei’s family members also died in the strike. The succession plans for the Islamic Republic’s chief cleric remain unclear as the joint American-Israeli campaign enters its second day. The Iranian Student News Agency reported that First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref will be assuming control of the country. Read the full article here