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China now has world’s biggest navy, while equal or passing US military in other areas, Pentagon says
By tom On Tuesday, September 01 st, 2020 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingBy Tom Squitieri, Talk Media News WASHINGTON — China is steadily moving ahead with stronger confidence and a stronger military to ensure control over the South China Sea, deal with India on its border, take back Taiwan, and be as powerful if not powerful than any military in the world. It appears on track toRead moreRussia takes its turn at harassing U.S. coastlines and planes
By Tom Squitieri, Talk Media News WASHINGTON — This weekend, it is Russia’s turn to test and torment the Pentagon, with the U.S. military intercepting six Russian military jets off the coast of Alaska and Moscow’s provocations elsewhere. U.S. F-22 fighter jets, supported by KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft, intercepted three groups of two Russian Tu-142Read morePentagon says it will stand at ease and not take any role in securing a democratic election or transition
By tom On Friday, August 28 th, 2020 · no Comments · In And more news stories ,News stories ,WritingBy Tom Squitieri, Talk Media News WASHINGTON – The nation’s top soldier said the military would play no role in the upcoming election, a position that would include standing by if President Trump refused to leave the White House if he lost the election. Gen. Mark Milley, who was selected as chair of the JointRead moreSome fear COVID-19 will be ruse to further invade privacy
By Tom Squitieri, Talk Media News WASHINGTON— With COVID-19 as justification, the Chinese government is increasing its efforts to meld facial recognition and contact tracing into a potential powerful new tool to reign in the personal privacy of its citizens. Some at the Pentagon and elsewhere in the U.S. government have taken notice and areRead moreB-52, with new engines and more, outlasts upstarts to be more viable, vibrant and vicious
By Tom Squitieri, Talk Media News WASHINGTON — When the first B-52 bomber was rolled out in 1954, then Air Force Chief of Staff General Nathan Twining had what he thought was merely a timely observation. On that March day Twining said, “the long rifle was the great weapon of its day. Today this B-52Read moreSome German-based US troops will head east to Poland, Pentagon says, even though question remain on infrastructure needs
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said U.S. forces are bound for Poland after negotiations with Warsaw have been successfully concluded and that a new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement will provide “the required legal framework, infrastructure and equitable burden-sharing essential to deepening our defense cooperation.” Under the agreement, which has yet to be foamily signed, Poland willRead moreA Fat Wallet, Chapter One
._.—–;-‘<“, “‘”‘”~___f_’._.~,____ • ——~~—————————————————————— ONE It was raining outside of Puffy’s. No surprise. It had been raining allover the city for the last four days. When it slowed to a sprinkle, people pretended the sun was out, closed their umbrellas and acted like they were dry. Except for Ron Guerriero. He was hardly wet atRead morePentagon delivers on Trump’s vow to punish Germany, yanks troops and headquarters
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon delivered on President Trump’s threat to punish Germany, announcing Wednesday the removal of 11,900 troops from the NATO ally, as well as air wings and command headquarters. The decision, which had bubbled for several weeks, has attracted significant bipartisan opposition and upset allies who see it as Trump’s way to weakenRead moreBlack and White Corners
Black and White Corners~ By Tom Squitieri 6/4/2020 We fade to others, in the shade find Liberation Square to them Diamonds to us Stark black and white Produces the internal Rainbow shadow Where sharp lines on Outsides Be the ruse for The melding that Beckons One day the lines join in the corner To dazzle othersRead moreFronds In The Sky
Fronds In The Sky (Published by Pomme Journal January 2020 in the book, “Put Into Words, My Love”)) The passing clouds Look thin to most Until they meet Your skin Then they come alive Open their vault Share the treasure With a like beauty Of nature The dusky skyline chortles watching the masses Move onRead moreThe Fireflies Path To The Pond
The Fireflies Path to The Pond (Twisted Vine, Fall 2019) Wander down the path With me To the pond To shed and swim Let’s watch a few stars Bounce off the water Play tag with Each other As they laugh and splash a comet And flounce in the moon’s smile Watered out We walk asRead moreShe Now Came Back
She Now Came Back by Tom Squitieri (May 22, 2020, in From Whispers To Roars) The calendar cackles As if charting a day A week, months Can substitute For a dearth of Radiance She went away Faint becomes dim Creativity gets Impatient Dreams dither With her Spring would come Frequently Each Sunday To lightRead more