Micaela Burrow

pterodactylish

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

#OTD in 1924, George H. W. Bush was born. The future 41st president of the U.S. served as a naval aviator during WWII and was rescued by the crew of USS Finback (SS-230) in 1944 after his Grumman TBM Avenger was shot down while attacking Japanese installations.

[David O'Keefe @okeefehistorian]

An absolutely chilling account of Omaha Beach 80 years ago.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

May 15 CENTCOM Update

At approximately 9 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 14, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.  

It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

May 12 CENTCOM Update

At approximately 3:30 a.m.(Sanaa time) on May 12, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthis over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels.

It was determined the UAS presented an imminent threat to both coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

May 7 CENTCOM Update 

Between approximately 11:02 p.m.and 11:48 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 6, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. A coalition ship successfully engaged one UAS, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged the second UAS, and the final UAS crashed in the Gulf of Aden. There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels. 

Later, at approximately 5:02 a.m. (Sanaa time) on May 7, Iran-backed Houthi terrorists launched an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) over the Gulf of Aden. There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels. 

It was determined that these weapons presented an imminent threat to both coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

[Chowdah Hill @ChowdahHill]

Time to deploy #TacoTuesday, my absolute favorite day of the week!

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

May 6 Red Sea Update 

At approximately 10:47 a.m. (Sanaa time) on May 6, 2024, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists over the Red Sea.

It was determined the UAS presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

[Fellowship of Fans 💍 @FellowshipFans]

Bernard Hill has passed away at the age of 79 .

The actor who played Theoden in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy won 11 Academy Awards throughout his acting career.

R.I.P.

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

Under the stars, across the 7 seas, your Navy is operating to keep the galaxy safe and secure. #Maythe4th be with you.

[Lara Seligman @laraseligman]

SCOOP: The Biden administration has approved a $60 million military aid package to help Haiti quell violent gangs wreaking havoc in the country, according to documents obtained by POLITICO. W @mattberg33 https://t.co/y6pxxWmqZr

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, and USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Souda Bay, Crete after a scheduled port visit, May 2, 2024. See here for full press release: https://t.co/SsYsu0eOYf

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

Update on the Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability in Mediterranean Sea

Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) temporarily paused offshore assembly of the floating pier in the vicinity of Gaza due to sea state considerations. Forecasted high winds and high sea swells caused unsafe conditions for Soldiers working on the surface of the partially constructed pier. The partially built pier and military vessels involved in its construction have moved to the Port of Ashdod, where assembly will continue, and will be completed prior to the emplacement of the pier in its intended location when sea states subside.

Once in place, the temporary pier in Gaza will allow for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in need. This temporary pier, part of the U.S. military’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) capability, enables the delivery of large quantities of humanitarian aid from ship to shore by truck, with vehicles driving directly off ships and across the temporary pier to a marshaling yard ashore. Humanitarian aid will be offloaded in the shore facility before being transferred to humanitarian partners for onward distribution inside Gaza.

The maritime corridor between Cyprus and Gaza facilitates international humanitarian assistance deliveries by sea. The U.S. military’s unique JLOTS capability provides an essential logistics enabler for the multinational effort to increase the supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza by all routes.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

May 2 Red Sea Update

At approximately 2:00 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 2, 2024, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.

It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.

[Natasha Bertrand @NatashaBertrand]

Bit more on this -- Russian and US troops have been operating out of the same military base in Niger **for at least several weeks,** we're told. Russians have been using a separate hangar on the base, but “it is not that big of an area,” per one source. https://t.co/AoysXMGiqN

[Micaela Burrow @micaela_burrow]

In February, Pentagon acquisitions chief Doug Bush said the Army should reach 37k rounds/month by April 2024 and 60k by October. Goal is 80k by early 2025.

[Carla Babb @CarlaBNatSec]

155mm production in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre last month ramped up to more than 36,000 shells, their highest in decades, Army's Doug Bush tells reporters.
#UkraineWar
#USModernization

[Reagan Reese @reaganreese_]

The WH transcript of an interaction b/w KJP and a reporter this morning regarding Biden's comments calling the U.S. ally Japan "xenophobic." @DailyCaller

[Micaela Burrow @micaela_burrow]

US Withdraws Troops From Another African Country @DailyCaller https://t.co/9THxKPQ1Xl

[Mackenzie Eaglen @MEaglen]

Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea & Gulf of Aden has been a 6.5 month-long mission with over 200 US Navy engagements w\Houthis, whose attacks have resulted in a 70% decrease in merchant traffic through Red Sea as a result
SecNav tells @HASCRepublicans @HASCDemocrats

[Micaela Burrow @micaela_burrow]

Long Troubled Marine Corps Ship To Undergo Repairs After Being Forced To Turn Back From Pacific Deployment @DailyCaller https://t.co/BA5zeSvUZI

[Daily Caller @DailyCaller]

Kansas Legislature Passes Bill Banning Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Sites After DCNF Investigation https://t.co/MYibusb6XD