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Snowflakes reappear in the Pentagon: Rumseld’s musings have life again
WASHINGTON — Very few things send Washington into a tizzy like a forecast of snow. But those palpitations are nothing compared to the tsunami shudder that coursed through the Pentagon at the thought of a ”snowflake” circulating up and down its more than 17.5 miles of hallways. That would be a Donald Rumsfeld snowflake —Read moreSnowflakes reappear in the Pentagon: Rumseld’s musings have life again
By tom On Monday, January 29 th, 2018 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingWASHINGTON — Very few things send Washington into a tizzy like a forecast of snow. But those palpitations are nothing compared to the tsunami shudder that coursed through the Pentagon at the thought of a ”snowflake” circulating up and down its more than 17.5 miles of hallways. That would be a Donald Rumsfeld snowflake —Read moreNew friend — or foe — on the way for satellites
By tom On Thursday, January 25 th, 2018 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingWASHINGTON — From Defense Secretary James Mattis to think-tankers and congressional military soothsayers, the need to ramp up U.S. space security is being proclaimed more and more and louder and louder. A key first step may already be underway in one of the most successful parts of the military — DARPA, its research and developmentRead moreNew defense doctrine: Be strategically predictable but operationally unpredictable
By tom On Friday, January 19 th, 2018 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingWASHINGTON — Creative approaches, sustained investment and being disciplined and adaptive in execution mark the foundation of the Pentagon’s National Defense Strategy unveiled Friday. In some cases, it is the longtime mantra of “everything old is new again.” In other cases, the strategy document reflects new thinking, new terminology and 21st century realities. For example,Read moreThe next frontier: Time to create a new military branch for space?
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon should develop a new branch of military service — or at least a robust stand-alone corps within the Air Force — to boost space warfare and protections, a growing number of military analysts and members of Congress are saying. Some say the change could occur within five years, as momentum isRead moreThe next frontier: Time to create a new military branch for space?
By tom On Wednesday, January 17 th, 2018 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingWASHINGTON — The Pentagon should develop a new branch of military service — or at least a robust stand-alone corps within the Air Force — to boost space warfare and protections, a growing number of military analysts and members of Congress are saying. Some say the change could occur within five years, as momentum isRead moreNorth and South Korea: Game On
How can you go to war with your enemy when the enemy is on the same sports team as one of your best friends? And playing on his home field? That is the dilemma facing U.S. strategists as they reel from the invitation by South Korea to North Korea to embrace its athletes into nextRead moreAn air war in Korea would be tougher than Mideast fights, general says
WASHINGTON – If the U.S. goes to war against North Korea, it would face a vastly tougher challenge in the air that it did in any recent conflicts, a top Air Force general said Thursday. North Korea maintains a more highly developed air defense system than the U.S. faced in the Middle East, said Lt. Gen.Read moreVenus and Martina will play together
A very exciting possibiliy. Nice to still get scoops ! Once again, the Washington Kastles – reigning champions of WorldTeam Tennis and owner of the longest unbeaten streak in major league sports – are teasing history. http://www.10sballs.com/2014/03/12/world-team-tennis-hingis-and-venus-as-teammates/Read more2014 World Team tennis preview
World TeamTennis season only five months away — here is a preview: http://www.10sballs.com/2014/02/13/mylan-world-team-tennis-review-roddick-hingis-querrey-azeranka-playing/Read moreWashington Kastles Fall to Andy Roddick-Led Springfield Lasers
By Tom Squitieri WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2013) The Mylan World TeamTennis champions Washington Kastles lost their first home match in more than two years Thursday, falling to the Springfield Lasers 22-15 in front of the third straight capacity crowd at Kastles Stadium at The Wharf. Washington entered Thursday’s match 16-0 all-time since moving to theirRead moreWashington Kastles Win 34th Straight Match, Establish New Unbeaten Pro-sports Record
By Tom Squitieri WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2013) Unbeaten. Untied. Unstoppable. And now, unmatched. The Mylan World TeamTennis’ champion Washington Kastles won their 34th straight match tonight, setting a new professional sports unbeaten record and launching them solidly toward another WTT title. Leander Paes and Bobby Reynolds (Photo credit: Camerawork USA) The Kastles dispatched conference rivalRead more