Featured in COVID-19BYJoseph TrevithickMay 1, 2020ShareBattle Damaged A-10 Warthog Gets Back In The Fight With Help From A Little TelemedicineEngineers working from their bedrooms and basements helped determine how serious the situation was and crafted a repair plan. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 1, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2020ShareThese Aerial And Satellite Photos Of An Airport Absolutely Stuffed With Airliners Are NutsNowhere has received more airliners for storage during this crisis than Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 29, 2020ShareNavy Defers Decision On Reinstating Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired Over Ominous LetterWork has already begun on getting the affected ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt, back out to sea after more than a month of being sidelined. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 29, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 24, 2020ShareThe Navy Now Wants To Reinstate Aircraft Carrier Captain Who Was Fired Over Outbreak Letter (Updated)The Secretary of Defense has asked for more time to review those recommendations, which could result in yet another political firestorm. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 24, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 22, 2020ShareBlue Angels And Thunderbirds’ Secretive Plan To Soar Together Over American Cities Confirmed (Updated)Operation America Strong will see the jets, as well as other aircraft, fly over multiple cities to promote “national unity.” BYJoseph TrevithickApr 22, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 22, 2020ShareThe Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Jet Teams Are Secretly Planning Something Big (Updated)The teams have come together at NAS Pensacola under mysterious circumstances and there are indications that a national flyover could be imminent. BYTyler RogowayApr 22, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2020ShareThe Air Force Abruptly Ends Its Continuous Bomber Presence On Guam After 16 YearsIn a dramatic and unannounced shift in policy and regional posture, the Air Force has ended its uninterrupted rotation of bombers to the island. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2020ShareIran’s Military Makes Batshit Claim That This Stupid Contraption Detects CoronavirusHucksters have sold and re-sold fake devices with collapsible radio antennas for years now claiming they can spot everything from bombs to HIV/AIDS. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 13, 2020ShareSailor From COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Dies Two Weeks After Letter Warned Of FatalitiesThe individual had been rushed to a hospital last week after being found unresponsive while quarantining in a home onshore. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 13, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 11, 2020ShareBunker Talk: “What The Hell Else Do You Have To Do?” EditionWe can talk about private air forces, Area 51 flybys, geopolitics, B-1B hypersonic missile trucks—you know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayApr 11, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 8, 2020ShareFrance’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On BoardAs for the U.S. Navy, four out of its five West Coast-based aircraft carriers now have confirmed cases among their crews. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 8, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 7, 2020ShareNavy Secretary Resigns Amid Political Firestorm Over Firing Of Carrier Captain (Updated)The news comes a day after a transcript and audio emerged of the Navy’s top civilian making a tirade of an address to the aircraft carrier’s crew. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 7, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareTrump Now Says He Is Going To Intervene In Aircraft Carrier Captain Firing Fiasco (Updated)Trump says he doesn’t ‘want to destroy’ captain Crozier over ‘a bad day’ after growing outrage over a speech from the Acting Secretary of the Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareNavy Secretary Slams Captain Of COVID-19 Stricken Carrier, Media In Surprise Visit To Ship (Updated)The Navy’s top civilian also chastised the crew for its display of support for Captain Crozier as he left the ship after he was fired. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 3, 2020ShareCOVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero’s Farewell (Updated)The circumstances surrounding Captain Crozier’s removal from command remain murky, but his beleaguered crew appears to still ardently support him. BYTyler RogowayApr 3, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareNavy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)The Navy says the officer misrepresented the facts and should have taken better precautions to ensure the detailed letter did not leak to the press. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareHere’s The Military’s Plan To Provide More Than Just Body Bags As COVID-19 Deaths MountResponding to requests for so-called mortuary affairs assistance is a key part of the Pentagon’s pandemic response plans. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareNavy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued CarrierThe Navy says whoever leaked the letter, even if it was the author himself, could face disciplinary action for violating good order and discipline. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 31, 2020ShareDefense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate CrewIn a baffling turn of events, after the captain’s dire letter had made national news, the Secretary of Defense says he hasn’t even read it himself. BYTyler RogowayMar 31, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020Share“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)The bulk of the crew presently remains on the supercarrier, where the virus has been spreading like wildfire and shows no signs of stopping. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020ShareThe Navy Tried To Retire Its Two Huge COVID-19 Fighting Hospital Ships Two Years AgoBoth ships are now in American ports providing critical support in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by treating patients without the virus. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareThe Air Force’s Troubled Boeing KC-46 Tankers Leak Fuel ExcessivelyThe announcement comes weeks after the Air Force said it would not use the aircraft for aerial refueling missions except in a major emergency. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 30, 2020ShareThis Is Israel’s Doomsday Bunker For Top Officials That Has Been Activated For COVID-19The deep underground facility was built for the Israeli government to safely operate during and manage a crisis. COVID-19 appears to be such an event. BYTyler RogowayMar 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareEntire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 ExposurePersonnel from a second sub and a floating workshop are also in quarantine, underscoring the dangers the virus poses to naval forces worldwide. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 28, 2020ShareNow Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness ConcernsSailors from a carrier forward deployed to Japan had contracted the virus as confirmed cases grow onboard another flattop in Guam. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 28, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 28, 2020ShareBunker Talk: “What Day Is It Again?” EditionWe can talk about the days melting together. You know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayMar 28, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2020ShareCOVID-19 Drives Command Teams Charged With Homeland Defense Into Cheyenne Mountain BunkerAnother US military command and control element is also now isolated in a third, undisclosed location. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2020ShareBYChris HarmerMar 27, 2020ShareA Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security. BYChris HarmerMar 27, 2020ShareBYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareAmerica’s Air Traffic Control System Is Suffering Crippling Shutdowns Due To COVID-19New York Center was temporarily declared completely out of service, called ‘ATC Zero.’ Here’s what that means and why it’s happening. BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareBYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareThe Rich Are Scrambling To Escape COVID-19 On Private JetsAs air travel becomes more restrictive around the globe, the ultra-wealthy are becoming more desperate to get to where they want to be for the crisis. BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2020ShareBunker Talk: We Are All In The Bunker Now EditionThere’s so much to talk about. This is a hard time for so many. We all need to do our part. That includes remaining connected with one another. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 18, 2020ShareNavy Hospital Ship Still Weeks Away From Arriving In New York City To Help Battle COVID-19Military Sealift Command said just yesterday that it had not received any orders to activate either of the Navy’s two hospital ships. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 18, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 18, 2020ShareN95 Mask Shortage Is A Horrific Manifestation Of America’s Crazy “Defense” PrioritiesA lack of investment has left America’s N95 stockpile hollowed out. Meanwhile, the U.S. will spend $738 billion on weapons and war-fighting this year. BYTyler RogowayMar 18, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 17, 2020ShareChicago’s Midway Airport Halts Flights Due To COVID-19 In Air Traffic Control TowerThe incident is a reminder that the growing pandemic has the ability to interrupt key services and military readiness. BYTyler RogowayMar 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 16, 2020ShareThe Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery DisruptionsThe standing contingency plans speak to the immense logistical resources the military could provide to help keep vital supply chains functioning. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 16, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 14, 2020ShareBunker Talk: We Are All In This Together EditionWe can talk about whatever the heck you want. You know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayMar 14, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 2, 2020ShareConcerns About U.S. Military Supply Chains And Readiness Grow As COVID-19 Coronavirus SpreadsThe Pentagon says that it is working to mitigate these issues, but it’s unclear how severe their impact could be if the virus’ spread accelerates. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 2, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020Share747s Carrying Americans Exposed To Coronavirus Used New Quarantine Box For Infected FlyersLate Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen helped develop the modular system for use in worst-case scenarios after the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 13, 2020ShareChina’s Y-20 Airlifters Make Crisis Debut Bringing Medics And Cargo To Virus Plagued WuhanOther aircraft took part in the operation, as well, which makes a notable surge in the Chinese military’s involvement in the response to the epidemic. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 13, 2020Share12
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 1, 2020ShareBattle Damaged A-10 Warthog Gets Back In The Fight With Help From A Little TelemedicineEngineers working from their bedrooms and basements helped determine how serious the situation was and crafted a repair plan. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 1, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2020ShareThese Aerial And Satellite Photos Of An Airport Absolutely Stuffed With Airliners Are NutsNowhere has received more airliners for storage during this crisis than Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 29, 2020ShareNavy Defers Decision On Reinstating Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired Over Ominous LetterWork has already begun on getting the affected ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt, back out to sea after more than a month of being sidelined. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 29, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 24, 2020ShareThe Navy Now Wants To Reinstate Aircraft Carrier Captain Who Was Fired Over Outbreak Letter (Updated)The Secretary of Defense has asked for more time to review those recommendations, which could result in yet another political firestorm. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 24, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 22, 2020ShareBlue Angels And Thunderbirds’ Secretive Plan To Soar Together Over American Cities Confirmed (Updated)Operation America Strong will see the jets, as well as other aircraft, fly over multiple cities to promote “national unity.” BYJoseph TrevithickApr 22, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 22, 2020ShareThe Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Jet Teams Are Secretly Planning Something Big (Updated)The teams have come together at NAS Pensacola under mysterious circumstances and there are indications that a national flyover could be imminent. BYTyler RogowayApr 22, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2020ShareThe Air Force Abruptly Ends Its Continuous Bomber Presence On Guam After 16 YearsIn a dramatic and unannounced shift in policy and regional posture, the Air Force has ended its uninterrupted rotation of bombers to the island. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2020ShareIran’s Military Makes Batshit Claim That This Stupid Contraption Detects CoronavirusHucksters have sold and re-sold fake devices with collapsible radio antennas for years now claiming they can spot everything from bombs to HIV/AIDS. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 13, 2020ShareSailor From COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Dies Two Weeks After Letter Warned Of FatalitiesThe individual had been rushed to a hospital last week after being found unresponsive while quarantining in a home onshore. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 13, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 11, 2020ShareBunker Talk: “What The Hell Else Do You Have To Do?” EditionWe can talk about private air forces, Area 51 flybys, geopolitics, B-1B hypersonic missile trucks—you know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayApr 11, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 8, 2020ShareFrance’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On BoardAs for the U.S. Navy, four out of its five West Coast-based aircraft carriers now have confirmed cases among their crews. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 8, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 7, 2020ShareNavy Secretary Resigns Amid Political Firestorm Over Firing Of Carrier Captain (Updated)The news comes a day after a transcript and audio emerged of the Navy’s top civilian making a tirade of an address to the aircraft carrier’s crew. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 7, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareTrump Now Says He Is Going To Intervene In Aircraft Carrier Captain Firing Fiasco (Updated)Trump says he doesn’t ‘want to destroy’ captain Crozier over ‘a bad day’ after growing outrage over a speech from the Acting Secretary of the Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020ShareNavy Secretary Slams Captain Of COVID-19 Stricken Carrier, Media In Surprise Visit To Ship (Updated)The Navy’s top civilian also chastised the crew for its display of support for Captain Crozier as he left the ship after he was fired. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 3, 2020ShareCOVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero’s Farewell (Updated)The circumstances surrounding Captain Crozier’s removal from command remain murky, but his beleaguered crew appears to still ardently support him. BYTyler RogowayApr 3, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareNavy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)The Navy says the officer misrepresented the facts and should have taken better precautions to ensure the detailed letter did not leak to the press. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareHere’s The Military’s Plan To Provide More Than Just Body Bags As COVID-19 Deaths MountResponding to requests for so-called mortuary affairs assistance is a key part of the Pentagon’s pandemic response plans. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020ShareNavy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued CarrierThe Navy says whoever leaked the letter, even if it was the author himself, could face disciplinary action for violating good order and discipline. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 2, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 31, 2020ShareDefense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate CrewIn a baffling turn of events, after the captain’s dire letter had made national news, the Secretary of Defense says he hasn’t even read it himself. BYTyler RogowayMar 31, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020Share“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)The bulk of the crew presently remains on the supercarrier, where the virus has been spreading like wildfire and shows no signs of stopping. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020ShareThe Navy Tried To Retire Its Two Huge COVID-19 Fighting Hospital Ships Two Years AgoBoth ships are now in American ports providing critical support in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by treating patients without the virus. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 31, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareThe Air Force’s Troubled Boeing KC-46 Tankers Leak Fuel ExcessivelyThe announcement comes weeks after the Air Force said it would not use the aircraft for aerial refueling missions except in a major emergency. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 30, 2020ShareThis Is Israel’s Doomsday Bunker For Top Officials That Has Been Activated For COVID-19The deep underground facility was built for the Israeli government to safely operate during and manage a crisis. COVID-19 appears to be such an event. BYTyler RogowayMar 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020ShareEntire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 ExposurePersonnel from a second sub and a floating workshop are also in quarantine, underscoring the dangers the virus poses to naval forces worldwide. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 28, 2020ShareNow Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness ConcernsSailors from a carrier forward deployed to Japan had contracted the virus as confirmed cases grow onboard another flattop in Guam. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 28, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 28, 2020ShareBunker Talk: “What Day Is It Again?” EditionWe can talk about the days melting together. You know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayMar 28, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2020ShareCOVID-19 Drives Command Teams Charged With Homeland Defense Into Cheyenne Mountain BunkerAnother US military command and control element is also now isolated in a third, undisclosed location. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 27, 2020Share
BYChris HarmerMar 27, 2020ShareA Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security. BYChris HarmerMar 27, 2020Share
BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareAmerica’s Air Traffic Control System Is Suffering Crippling Shutdowns Due To COVID-19New York Center was temporarily declared completely out of service, called ‘ATC Zero.’ Here’s what that means and why it’s happening. BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020Share
BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020ShareThe Rich Are Scrambling To Escape COVID-19 On Private JetsAs air travel becomes more restrictive around the globe, the ultra-wealthy are becoming more desperate to get to where they want to be for the crisis. BYStephen WalkerMar 21, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2020ShareBunker Talk: We Are All In The Bunker Now EditionThere’s so much to talk about. This is a hard time for so many. We all need to do our part. That includes remaining connected with one another. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 18, 2020ShareNavy Hospital Ship Still Weeks Away From Arriving In New York City To Help Battle COVID-19Military Sealift Command said just yesterday that it had not received any orders to activate either of the Navy’s two hospital ships. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 18, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 18, 2020ShareN95 Mask Shortage Is A Horrific Manifestation Of America’s Crazy “Defense” PrioritiesA lack of investment has left America’s N95 stockpile hollowed out. Meanwhile, the U.S. will spend $738 billion on weapons and war-fighting this year. BYTyler RogowayMar 18, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 17, 2020ShareChicago’s Midway Airport Halts Flights Due To COVID-19 In Air Traffic Control TowerThe incident is a reminder that the growing pandemic has the ability to interrupt key services and military readiness. BYTyler RogowayMar 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 16, 2020ShareThe Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery DisruptionsThe standing contingency plans speak to the immense logistical resources the military could provide to help keep vital supply chains functioning. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 16, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 14, 2020ShareBunker Talk: We Are All In This Together EditionWe can talk about whatever the heck you want. You know, no big whoop. BYTyler RogowayMar 14, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 2, 2020ShareConcerns About U.S. Military Supply Chains And Readiness Grow As COVID-19 Coronavirus SpreadsThe Pentagon says that it is working to mitigate these issues, but it’s unclear how severe their impact could be if the virus’ spread accelerates. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 2, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020Share747s Carrying Americans Exposed To Coronavirus Used New Quarantine Box For Infected FlyersLate Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen helped develop the modular system for use in worst-case scenarios after the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 13, 2020ShareChina’s Y-20 Airlifters Make Crisis Debut Bringing Medics And Cargo To Virus Plagued WuhanOther aircraft took part in the operation, as well, which makes a notable surge in the Chinese military’s involvement in the response to the epidemic. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 13, 2020Share