No matter the cause of a military mishap, it’s almost guaranteed that the blame game will split into two predictable "directions": one pointing fingers at Trump, the other at DEI initiatives. It’s as if facts and context no longer matter: everything is filtered through political lenses.

The Aviationist@theaviationist.com · last yr.

USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Vessel Off Egypt The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. Story: theaviationist.com/2025/02/13/u...

Not every light in the sky is a UFO!! The reports about mysterious drones over U.S. bases have created a kind of public hysteria. People are sharing videos of so-called "drones" that, "look like planes", "sound like planes", but are clearly just planes!

Some nice footage from eastern Syria. Low altitude flying and maneuvering, with some precautionary flares: looks like show of force/presence in a permissive environment.

The Aviationist@theaviationist.com · 2y ago

Videos Surface of U.S. A-10s Flying Over Deir Al Zor Amid Syrian Army Clashes with SDF Forces Clips featuring U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs are circulating online, allegedly confirming their rumored involvement in Syria. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/12/03/v...

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