Just finished prepping my talk for the @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social annual conference on September 5th. Looking forward to introducing the audience to some animal history frameworks, Gallipoli makes a fascinating case study on the value of animal studies to military historians.

The last day in archives. The last pull of the day. The last box of the pull. Found what I was looking for. Everything did, in fact, just get better.

What’s my sign, you ask? I’m just sneak right by ya and… *ope*… leave this right here.

madeline odent@oldenoughtosay.com · last wk.

what’s your sign

There is a sign that says “Welcome to America’s Metro” in every station, and I have questions. Also… this statue still goes hard in the paint, baby!

Baroness Marie didn’t say that.

Frustrated Annoyed Woman

ALT: Frustrated Annoyed Woman

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Rep. Rich McCormick on Iran: "I'm a big Clausewitzian warfare guy. I believe in dominance. We are the dominant world superpower. These guys are not. I would've been unrelenting until the end."

It true tho.

Richard Kadrey@richardkadrey.bsky.social · 3w ago

It's true

**warning: nondoctrinal VA question** Does this mean women veterans will also get taken seriously in their concerns over service-related reproductive health issues? Just asking questions.

My amazing peer in education at @nationalwwimuseum.bsky.social has been working with a friend from the American Battle Monuments Commission on a very special project and my heart is in my throat. “In a Shady Meadow Green: American Memorials to WWI” is a feat! uswwimemorials.theworldwar.org

Happy “liberal arts professor helps save the Union” day to all who celebrate

*warning: non doctrinal Midwestern soccer content* As the host city for the Algerian soccer team, it should be Lawrence’s supreme goal to get the whole team and their staff mildly addicted to ranch dressing.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, global attention is once again turning to the world's most popular sport. But soccer's influence extends far beyond the pitch—SOCCER DIPLOMACY, edited by @hdichter, offers a timely look at the power of soccer in world affairs: bit.ly/4uSXpKI

*warning: nondoctrinal hobby option content* Have you considered counted cross stitch? Safe from generative AI and you can make stuff for your desk that has flowers and inappropriate language!

Martin Rosner@hotpaper.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What are some hobby options for up and coming 30 year olds?

**warning: doctrinal subtweet content** You don’t need sloppy Dad Books about military history for functionally illiterate dudes who festishize wars. You need doctrine. *boop* www.army.mil/article/292564

The “Breaking Doctrine” podcast hits 100 episodes: Behind the scenes with the team that kickstarted access to Army doctrine

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. —It started in 2020 with a persistent, frustrating question inside the U.S. Army Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate: What makes o...

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That moment when you organize your books and a friend’s gift gives you the “courage” to keep going…

Went on “a ‘VIP snorkel’ around the USS Arizona in an outing coordinated by the military.” The final resting place for more than 900 service members following its sinking during the attack. Let that float around in your thoughts for a moment… apnews.com/article/fbi-...

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Government emails obtained by The Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a “VIP snorkel” session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

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I mean… Except with flatulence.

Hunter Walker@hunterw.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Does anyone else ever just sometimes look over at their dog and get really emotional because of how much this little creature loves and how beautiful and good it is? Or is that just me?

Everyone that is responding to this is going to get slapped with an FM 3-0. All of you.

Stitch Hits Cobra with Book

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Adam@adam35.bsky.social · 3mo ago

you’re in her DMs I’m in the hydrological corner of The Cube™️

Thousands of lives taken, millions of dollars wasted, global security endangered, and the financial stability of countless people placed at further risk… Pardon me if I don’t see the humor in this moment.

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸@gtconway.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“Good money” for peets, you say? Retirement planning is complete.

Post my warning sign, you ask? *boop*

Batsy Cline (she/her) 🦇📚@batsinthebrittfry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Post your warning sign:

I’m just gonna scootch right by ya and… *ope*… slap several people upside the head with this field manual right here. You can read it when I’m done.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3mo ago

Caine: "These paratroopers are constantly ready to jump from Air Force aircraft into ground combat and seize key terrain if ordered to do so, just like their predecessors did in Sicily and Normandy in World War 2."

I’m thinking about lessons learned from military operations during global pandemics, and Ian Kikuchi is out here, just posting beautiful artworks like a boss. I want to sit in this exhibition with a notebook and a cup of tea and simply exist.

Ian Kikuchi@curatorian.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Taking a walk through #IWMLondon 's new exhibition #BeautyAndDestruction: Wartime London in Art. A thread...🧵 A few images that leapt out at me, starting with Muirhead Bone's chalk and wash 'Building a Caisson for Mulberry Harbour, 1944'

Don’t mind me. I’m just gonna scootch right by ya and… *ope*… set this here for everyone stationed in Kansas. Consider your choices, historically. www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-...

The Influenza Epidemic

Occurring against the backdrop of World War I, one of history’s most deadly pandemics added to the horrors and devastation brought on by the conflict.

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The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 3mo ago

"This will strike fear into the hearts of the enemy. They will say things like 'Do you need a tissue?'” @petridishes.bsky.social imagines Pete Hegseth’s speech to the troops announcing the end of the military’s flu-vaccine mandate:

Reading about ethnic nationalism. Girl dinner.

**warning: nondoctrinal Buffalo content** Buffalo’s boilermaker is a shot of wing sauce dropped into a pint of Genny cream ale with a drizzle of blue cheese dressing and a sponge candy garnish. You’re welcome.

jordan@jbythekilowatt.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Good day, internet ppl Please tell me what your city or state's boilermaker (shot + beer combo) is or would be For instance Chicago's boilermaker is generally regarded as a shot of Jeppson's Malort + Old Style beer

You know what you should do? You should take those old dress uniform boots from that one unit you were in, and you should replace the laces with little pink velvet ribbons, and you should wear them!! Do it.

all these universities kept axing medieval history departments as if they thought tyrants beefing with the Pope was going to stop being relevant

Don’t mind me. I’m just gonna sneak right by everyone sharing pictures of red-X helicopters on airfields and… *ope*… set this right here. Yes, I’m judging the way you casually toss around words. Also, some of y’all need SERE and it shows.

I get it. Maintaining an encyclopedic museum is not an inexpensive proposition, and ticketing is a way to off-set operating costs when funding to the arts are cut and the cost of preserving a collection in perpetuity continues to rise. But, umm… this was “A Choice.”

Financial Times@financialtimes.com · 4mo ago

England set to charge foreign tourists for entry to major museums ft.trib.al/S6xEBl2