Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦

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[Gord Follett Photography @gord_follett]

It wasn't one of those mornings with amazing light and colour. At Trinity Newfoundland there is no need for a colourful sunrise when you have the lupins and houses that naturally provide it for you.

I love visiting Trinity during this time of year. It is a feast for the eyes!

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@Merlice1 @ExnerPirot As long as you are not saying that the Alberta Government transfers funds to the Feds. Which is not the case, as the feds get their funds from general tax revenue from individuals and corps. This revenue funds the equalization payments to provinces…

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@Merlice1 @ExnerPirot @Grok is this true?

[Gord Follett Photography @gord_follett]

Some places don't need dramatic weather to stand out.

A quiet sunset with a hillside covered in lupins, fishing boats resting in the harbour, and the warm light catching every house before the sun slips away. It feels like a lot of Newfoundland packed into a single frame.

[Gord Follett Photography @gord_follett]

Sunset at looking toward a lone fishing stage at Joe Batt's Arm Newfoundland, Canada.

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

She is a beaut Clark! :)

[WarshipCam @WarshipCam]

HMCS William Hall (AOPV 433) Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel coming into St. John's, Newfoundland - August 27, 2025

SRC: FB- Shipspotting Canada - East

[WarshipCam @WarshipCam]

HMCS William Hall (AOPV 433) Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel coming into St. John's, Newfoundland - August 27, 2025

SRC: FB- Shipspotting Canada - East

[Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D @RVAwonk]

Today, I published what is probably my most important article in quite a long time. In this piece, I revealed how the Trump administration is covertly manipulating social media platforms & algorithms to boost the administration’s narrative and suppress opposing lines of thought.

[Gord Follett Photography @gord_follett]

There is no shortage of interesting coastlines at Cable John Cove Newfoundland. Here is one of the views I found back in June. I love the framing of the rock. The beach below provides a nice leading leading line with some slow moving waves. The sun is still quite low creating some soft light on the water and cliffs. One of my favourite shots from this trip!

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

Happy Canada Day!
My beloved country, the true north strong and free.
(image by Radarsat via @csa_asc) https://t.co/eRlWyTpdGq

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

Deploy da drone already!

[🇨🇦 Policy Hawk @CDNPolicyHawk]

"Lack of working Cyclones frustrates [Admiral Topshee]" [...] "'This is why we're going all-in on drones right now,' he [said]"

That's an interesting comment from the head of the RCN. Also, a blow to AW101 stans.

https://t.co/FM1bDqNC6O

[Project Athena @TFProjectAthena]

Last night, I rewatched Shake Hands with the Devil. I first read the book when I was 15, and it left a lasting impression. The way the UN left LGen Roméo Dallaire out to dry—and the vague, restrictive rules of engagement during his mission—deeply troubled me. It made me question what I’d do if I ever found myself in that kind of situation.

When I deployed on TF 3-09 to Afghanistan, I was relieved to find that our work-up training provided us with clear and well-communicated rules of engagement. I knew exactly when I could use force, and under what conditions. I never felt handcuffed by the ROEs. I felt confident that I could protect myself, my comrades, and the people we were there to help.

This experience reinforced something critical: leadership matters. Clear, unambiguous communication of the rules of engagement builds trust, ensures accountability, and allows troops to act decisively in chaotic environments.

If you haven’t yet, I strongly recommend watching Shake Hands with the Devil and reading the book. It’s a tough but important look at what happens when leadership, mandate, and communication fall apart—lessons that still matter today.

[Gord Follett Photography @gord_follett]

Looking forward to seeing this place again soon! Cable John Cove Newfoundland.

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@CDNPolicyHawk Easy choice. Carriers r sexy, but tactical. Arsenal is strategic and where the centre of gravity of Canada’s vulnerability is at this time.

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@nicholadrummond Canada is not cancelling the contract for 88 F-35s. However, it is prudent for Canada to reconsider a mixed fleet of F-35s, griphen, and uncrewed systems

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@CDNPolicyHawk The elegance of a single platform (F-35) has ended. The world is complex/expensive/hard-to-kill platforms (F-35) controlling far less expensive aerial platforms (drones, loyal wingman, 4-gen fighters etc.) in a multi-platform ecosystem. I.E. Mixed fleet. Reduce the F-35 fleet!

[Forrest 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @forrest_king]

@m_Janelle Agreed @m_Janelle ! We have unique opportunity to re-capitalize and structure the CAF. Push out operational innovation to the Brigades. Give the 5 CDN Brigades an Op budget to innovate - bypassing Central CAF/DRDC. Experiment-innovate-evaluate-repeat. Use Ukraine as a model!

[Richard Woodruff 🇺🇦 @frontlinekit]

I love the British 🤣 🇬🇧

Today, in Tottenham, North London.

#BoycottTesla #TheFastandTheFührer

[Artur Wilczynski @Arturmaks]

We need to get ready for the worst case. If we wait to respond we’ll never be able to advance Canadian interests. From military power to economic resilience we better get ready fast. Ukraine is a cautionary tale of what happens when an expansionist neighbour acts with impunity.