Steve Balestrieri
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Millbury, MA, United States
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Wagner Mercs Get a Second Film Celebrating Russian Involvement in Mozambique
“it doesn’t really matter which company operates there. The movie is about showing how Russian guys help Africans against evil forces,” → Read More
Save the Children Staff Among Massacre of 35 People by Myanmar Troops
“This is not an isolated event. The people continue to be targeted with increasing violence and these events demand an immediate response,” → Read More
Israeli Airstrike on Port in Syria Causes “Massive Damage”
The Syrian state news agency, SANA said quoting a military source. The strike caused “massive material damage”, in the container yard → Read More
Terror Groups in Gaza, Launch Exercise Preparing For A Renewed War On Israel
“We are considering options for an escalation with Israel in light of the continued siege of Gaza and the delay in rehabilitating the Strip,” → Read More
Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74
When Beikirch was told that he was being awarded the Medal of Honor. “It was things I was trying to forget,” he said. “It all came back.” → Read More
Russia Announces 10,000 Troops Being Redeployed From Ukraine Border
“And you demand from me some guarantees. You should give us guarantees. You! And right away, right now,” Putin added. → Read More
Western Nations Condemn Russian Wagner Deployment to Mali
“We are aware of the deployment of the Wagner group and call on Russia to revert to a responsible and constructive behavior in the region,” → Read More
Plan to Read A Good Book During Christmas? Here Are Some Recommended Ones
If you want to spend some quiet time reading a good book curled up on the couch, we have a couple of recommendations for you → Read More
China Beefing Up Troop Numbers Along Contested Border With India
“China continues expanding lines of communication, adding new depots and air defense sites, constructing heliports, and upgrading airbases" → Read More
Report: Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
Israeli intelligence: the Syrians were trying to “import a key chemical that can be used to make deadly sarin nerve agent.” → Read More
French Troops Kill ISIS Suspect in 2020 Murders of French Aid Workers in Niger
Troops from France’s Operation Barkhane killed Boura after they learned of his location in an ISIS sanctuary outside of Tillabéri. → Read More
Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination
"Soleimani, it's rare to locate someone so senior, who is the architect of the fighting force, the strategist and the operator… it's rare," → Read More
Remembering Tech SGT Forrest L. Vosler, MOH, Dec. 20, 1943
"If this is the way it's going to be, at least I'm going to die standing up. I'll do the job. I might as well just get up... This is stupid!" → Read More
C-RAM Defenses Shoot Down Rocket Fired at US Embassy in Baghdad
The U.S. Embassy’s C-RAM defense system was activated to intercept the rocket fire. One rocket was destroyed, while a second fell nearby → Read More
Israeli Airstrike Craters Damascus Airport, One Syrian Soldier Killed
Satellite images clearly show that the runway at the airport was cratered in three spots spaced perfectly about 2,000 feet apart → Read More
US Shoots Down Drone Flying Over Base at Al-Tanf: Will US Respond?
The drone was taken down by an air-to-air defense system. The second small drone turned and left the area. No casualties were reported. → Read More
Syrian State Media: US-Led Troops Took Hostages During 'Large Airborne Operation'
“The operation resulted in no detentions and the death of four armed Daesh fighters, one of whom was wearing a suicide vest,” McNulty added. → Read More
'Adieu Timbuktu,' French Forces Withdraw From Mali After Nine Years
“This is ultimately the aim of Operation Barkhane: To allow Mali to take its destiny into its own hands … but always in partnership.” → Read More
“Operation Greif” German Special Operation During the Battle of the Bulge
Hitler personally selected Skorzeny to lead Operation Greif. German units calling for volunteers that could speak English → Read More
Air Force Discharges 27 Troops For Refusing COVID Vaccine
AF spokeswoman Ann Stefanek on Monday said that these 27, are the first airmen to be administratively discharged for refusing the vaccine. → Read More