Robert Hilton

Diplomat, Yooper, Wolverine. Reader and boardgamer. Tweeting in a private capacity, sharing items of interest.

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

And still undefeated in June!

[MLB @MLB]

The @Tigers pull off their first sweep at Tropicana Field since 2016!

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Undefeated in June!

[MLB @MLB]

The @Tigers club a season-high 5 homers and secure the win!

[Ministero Difesa @MinisteroDifesa]

#Singapore
A margine dello #ShangriLaDialogue 2026 #SLD26 #IISS_SLD26, il Ministro @GuidoCrosetto ha incontrato l’Ammiraglio Samuel Paparo, Comandante del Comando Indo-Pacifico degli Stati Uniti @INDOPACOM.
“L’Indo-Pacifico rappresenta oggi un’aerea strategica globale da cui dipendono rotte marittime, approvvigionamenti energetici, commercio e tecnologie essenziali anche per l’Italia e l’Europa.
Per questo l’Italia guarda con crescente attenzione alla regione, mantenendo una presenza sostenibile, orientata alla cooperazione, alla sicurezza marittima e al dialogo con i partner internazionali, in equilibrio con le priorità euro-atlantiche.
La partecipazione della portaerei Cavour e degli F-35 della Marina Militare e dell’Aeronautica Militare all’esercitazione Pitch Black 2024, insieme alla campagna operativa che Nave Giovanni delle Bande Nere sta svolgendo quest’anno conferma il contributo italiano — insieme ad altri Paesi europei — alla sicurezza e alla stabilità dell’area”. Così il Ministro Crosetto.
L'ammiraglio Paparo ha accolto con favore l'impegno dell'Italia nell'area di operazioni consistente in schieramenti operativi di alto livello, sottolineando che questa condivisione attiva degli oneri rafforza direttamente la deterrenza e consolida la nostra prontezza collettiva ad affrontare le sfide strategiche nella regione.

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Thank you — I also side with Sir Paul. After hearing Paul McCartney on SNL, I thought he should hang it up. I was wrong. https://t.co/x2FMyr7BUS

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

#LestWeForget So, with the singing of paeans and chorals,
    And with the flag flashing high in the sun,
Place on the graves of our heroes the laurels
    Which their unfaltering valor has won! Ode for Memorial Day https://t.co/IPefycqmWL

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

It’s worth tolerating the ads in the video accompanying the story in order to see them play. Awesome! With a long-gone assist from Ernie Harwell, guitar-playing friends will play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Comerica Park. https://t.co/L24jZwJpY5

[The College Sports Company @CollegeSportsCo]

The Michigan Wolverines are the first ever DI program to win multiple National Championships in Baseball (1953, 1962), Men’s Basketball (1989, 2026), Football (1948, 1997, 2023), and Men’s Hockey (1948, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1964, 1996, 1998) 〽️🏆

[U.S. Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM]

🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺 Strengthening the U.S.-Australia Alliance Across the Indo-Pacific.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo visited Canberra and Darwin, Australia, for the annual U.S.-Australia Military Representatives Forum with @CDF_Aust.

The visit included engagements with senior Australian officials, the @ASPI_org , the Australian Defence College, attending the Last Post Ceremony at the @AWMemorial and visiting troops at RAAF Base Darwin, advancing defense cooperation, interoperability, and strategic alignment across the Indo-Pacific.

🔗 https://t.co/L2NvnQfjjM

[Department of State @StateDept]

American diplomats have forged miracles, averted apocalypse, and transformed America into the most powerful nation on Earth.

Join the tradition of American diplomacy. Join the United States Foreign Service: https://t.co/kFGsjbr7dN

[U.S. Pacific Fleet @USPacificFleet]

Nations at Sea

Ships from 🇵🇭, 🇯🇵, 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, and 🇺🇸 participate in a group sail exercise for #Balikatan2026.

"Together we will operate as a joint and combined force... promoting lasting peace." - Commander’s Guidance. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

[Tigers PR @DetroitTigersPR]

125 years ago today (April 25, 1901) marked the first game in Detroit Tigers franchise history.

We trailed Milwaukee by a 13-4 margin heading into the bottom of the 9th inning, before scoring 10 runs for a 14-13 walkoff win.

#DNMW

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Lionel Rosenblatt is dead at 82. He defied his bosses to help hundreds flee Vietnam. - The Washington Post https://t.co/SruwQmjVXT

[Alejandro Zúñiga @ByAZuniga]

The national champions watching Michigan basketball alums Franz Wagner, Mo Wagner, Jett Howard, Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert in the NBA Playoffs. Pretty cool.

[Department of State @StateDept]

With America's 250th anniversary just around the corner, we're looking back at the heroes who started it all. 🇺🇸

Tonight we honor Paul Revere's midnight ride–the spark in the dark that ignited the American Revolution.

[U.S. Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM]

The combined forces of Australia, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, April 9-12, 2026.

This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

@USNavy 📸 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

https://t.co/3IJPzyDJgF

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Michigan basketball captured its second national title, 37 years after its first, easing the sting of four previous trips that ended empty-handed. https://t.co/Y1c02FCOUH

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Go Blue! The team the team the team!

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

ONE SHINING MOMENT 🙌

#MarchMadness

[Chris Webber @realchriswebber]

Go BLUE. …champions!!! Respect- Love!

[Robert Hilton @HiltyBob]

Hail yes!

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

THE WOLVERINES ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 37 YEARS 〽️🏆