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Fukushima, International

Disaster 2024: Japan hit by massive quake, fires, liquefaction, tsunamis!

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01 January 2024 (06:31-UTC-07 Tango 06) 11 Dey 1402/19 Jumada t-Tania 1445/20 Gui-Chou 4721/01 январь 2024 года

Noto Peninsula (能登半島, Noto-hantō) is the epicenter of a 7.6 magnitude Richter scale (7-Japan Meteorological Agency [JMA] scale) earthquake that struck at 16:10 Japan time. An earthquake warning was issued just before the quake.  Evacuations underway for Ishikawa Prefecture (located on the center of the west coast of Honshu). Ishikawa-Wajima (Wajima City) is on fire, the local fire department reports they are overwhelmed.

Buildings are collapsed, with people underneath. Small tsunamis are coming ashore in surrounding west-coast prefectures on Honshu and Hokkaido.

A live TV news reporter, in one city, said mud was pushing up into the streets.  At least 49 aftershocks on the Noto Peninsula.

In the affected prefectures, communication services (including fiber optics) are down, bank services down, some rail transport is down, airline services suspended, hospitals reporting many injured people showing up, police in Nanao City report at least two people confirmed dead, Nanao Ohta Thermal (coal fired) Power Station shutdown.  A nuclear power facility in the area reports no problems as it was already offline when the earthquake struck.

A second quake warning was issued.

March 2022: FUKUSHIMA REDUXE!!! 7+ QUAKE, TSUNAMIS, 6- QUAKE, NUKE PLANTS OFFLINE, TRAIN DERAILS!

Idaho

Idaho trades one Cold-War aircraft for another Cold-War aircraft, is it progress or politics?

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27 December 2023 (03:13-UTC-07 Tango 06) 06 Dey 1402/14 Jumada t-Tania 1445/15 Jia-Zi 4721/27 Декабрь 2023 года

A-10C on Gowen Field, Boise Airport, Idaho, 20DEC2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Both the A-10 Thunderbolt-2 and the F-16 Falcon were developed during the same decade; the 1970s.

A-10A Thunderbolts fly over the Pacific Ocean, 14JUN1977. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Joseph F. Smith.

In July of this year, the Idaho Air National Guard revealed that the U.S. Air Force is forcing them to replace their A-10Cs with F-16s, starting in 2027.

A-10C on Gowen Field, Boise Airport, Idaho, 20DEC2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

The A-10A (first flight May 1972) was the result of U.S. Air Force experience with ground attack missions over Viet Nam.

An F-16A belonging to Hill AFB, Utah, flies over Nellis AFB, Nevada, December 1979. USAF photo by Ken Hackman.

The F-16A (first flight in 1976) was developed as a replacement for the F-5E Tiger-2 (itself a replacement for the F-5A Freedom Fighter, designed to be a low cost aircraft for countries who did not have the money to buy the big combat planes, and was subsidized by U.S. taxpayers through the MAP [Military Assistance Program]).

The first USAF unit deployment of F-16s to Europe involved Falcons from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in 1981. They were sent to Flesland Air Station, in NATO-Norway. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Don Sutherland, 01MAR1981.

The division between those in the USAF who liked the A-10 and those who liked the F-16 began during the development of the prototypes, in the 1970s. My father worked at Edwards Air Force Base, California, during that time, and was one of the pro-F-16’ers.  Edwards AFB is where both aircraft were originally developed. My father would come home from work stating that he hoped something bad happened to the A-10, so that the USAF would choose the F-16.  What people (including my father) didn’t seem to understand is that both aircraft were the result of combat experiences over Viet Nam, and were intentionally designed for specific missions, which is why at that time the USAF wanted both aircraft.

A-10C on Gowen Field, Boise Airport, Idaho, 20DEC2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Both aircraft have been upgraded over the decades, yet ever since the Obama regime was in power the U.S. Air Force has pushed to replace the decades old A-10 with the decades old F-16.

A-10C on Gowen Field, Boise Airport, Idaho, 20DEC2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Gowen Field Air Show, 27AUG2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Idaho A-10C on Lechfeld Air Base, Germany, 06JUN2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Idaho A-10C over Southwestern Idaho, 15MAR2023. Idaho Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Becky Vanshur.

Air & Space Forces Magazine, April 2023: USAF retires first of 21 A-10Cs, in 2023! 

Defense Update, May 2017: USAF suddenly reverses plan to retire the A-10C.

U.S. Government Accountability Office, August 2015: USAF needs to provide better information to justify retirement of A-10 and other aircraft.

Stars and Stripes, June 2015: Government Accountability Office questions USAF’s justifications for retiring the A-10C.

Congressional Research Service, January 2015: PDF providing background information on retirement of A-10C.

Washington Times, November 2014: A-10C retirement on hold after proposed replacement aircraft ‘frags’ five U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan! 

PBS, May 2014: USAF accused of doctoring data to justify retirement of A-10C.

Arizona Daily Star, March 2014: Retiring the Air Force’s A-10C is a mistake.

Blind Bat News archives;

March 2023: NATO-GERMANY INVADES IDAHO?

October 2022: 4TH TIME IS THE CHARM, IDAHO ‘HAWGSMOKES’ THE COMPETITION, AGAIN!

July 2021: IDAHO’S HERITAGE A-10C ‘8N’.

March 2021: COVID MORALE BOOSTER A-10C GUN-RUN IN IDAHO!

2019: THE OWL HAD A BLUE UMBRELLA! HOW LANTIRN KILLED THE N/AW-10, AND, WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE TRUMPETER/HOBBY BOSS KITS?

2016: NATO-TURKEY DEPLOYMENT REVEALS IDAHO A-10Cs ARE A BUNCH OF DIRTY PIGS!

IDAHO SHOWS A-10C PRIDE WITH CITY NOSE ART.

2015: OBAMA SECRETLY DEPLOYS A-10Cs EVEN THOUGH HE WANTS TO GET RID OF THEM!

May 2014: PROOF THE A-10 THUNDERBOLT WAS TO REMAIN A USAF MAINSTAY UNTIL 2040; TAXPAYERS SPENT MORE THAN $2-BILLION ON UPGRADES!

March 2014: OBAMA REGIME TO STEAL ALL OF IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD’S AIR ASSETS?!

Idaho

Xmas Lights Walk-About: Chubbuck, Idaho

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Checking out the various neighborhood light shows in Chubbuck, from 01DEC2023 to 11DEC2023.

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Part-2:

Part-3:

Xmas Lights Walk-About: POCATELLO, IDAHO

Influenza

Vaccine Fail: Taxpayer funded study says mRNA Booster does-not prevent death, does increase infections!

“We did not observe significant differences of COVID-19 deaths comparing groups with four versus three vaccine doses…”–Effectiveness of a fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose in previously infected individuals from Austria

The latest study (published on 30NOV2023) concerning the current mRNA CoViD booster shot shows that not only does it not prevent deaths, but after six months actually increases infection rates: “…infection risk with four vaccinations was higher compared to less vaccinated individuals during extended follow-up until June 2023.”–Effectiveness of a fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose in previously infected individuals from Austria

The study (paid for by the taxpayer funded Austrian Science Fund [aka FWF]) was done by world respected researchers, begun during the last months of 2022, comparing people with three rounds of mRNA shots to people with four rounds of mRNA shots: “In Austria, the country with the worldwide highest SARS-CoV-2 testing frequency per person, the national vaccine committee recommended a fourth vaccine dose for all individuals aged 12 years and older in August, 2022.“–Effectiveness of a fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose in previously infected individuals from Austria

The study was published by the European Journal of Clinical Investigation, titled Effectiveness of a fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose in previously infected individuals from Austria (read it for yourself).

Vaccine Fail, October 2023: NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VAXXED & NON-VAXXED!

PANDĒMUS TOTALITARIAN, November 2023: NATIONAL GUARD MANDATORY IMMUNIZATIONS!

International

Forever Wars: Turnabout… the World shuns the Whore of Babylon?

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“By their deeds you will know them…..”-Matthew 7:16, New Messianic Version Bible

This is just the tip….

On 05DEC2023, the U.S. Department of State stopped short of declaring genocide by Israel, instead issues travel sanctions against leaders of violent Israeli settlers! Demands a two state solution:

Ahram Online: U.S. ally Egypt condemns Israel’s approval for a new settlement in occupied East Jerusalem!

Time: Russian leader to talk with Arab leaders concerning Israel!

EuroNews: NATO-United Kingdom taken to court over weapons sales to Israel!

On 05DEC2023, Qatar, an ally of United States, declared Israel’s actions against Palestine to be “genocide”! This opens the door for war crimes investigation/charges against Israeli leaders by international courts:

Palestine Air Lift? This U.S. Air Force video was released on 05DEC2023 and purports to show humanitarian aid being loaded onto a Boeing C-17 Globemaster-3 at a non-disclosed location, destined for Gaza! It is part of the U.S. Agency for International Development humanitarian mission. 1st Combat Camera Squadron video by Staff Sergeant Jasmonet Holmes:

Jewish News Syndicate: King of Jordan says Israel’s attacks on Palestinians is a declaration of war on Jordan!

The Times of Israel: On 04DEC2023, NATO-Turkey warned Israel against launching attacks on Turkish territory!

Reuters: NATO-Turkey accuses Israel of war crimes!

Al Mayadeen English: Syrian government says the true goal of Israel is a larger regional war!

The Times of Israel: NATO-Spain continues to accuse Israel of violating international law!

29NOV2023, China demands UN impose/enforce Security Council resolution! Calls for globally recognized independent State of Palestine! China will continue to provide and coordinate humanitarian aid for Gaza:

The ancient empire of Babylon covered and area from present day Israel in the West, to Iran in the East. “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons and a haunt for every impure spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable animal. For all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries. The kings of the earth committed adultery with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from her excessive luxuries.”-from Revelation 18 (supposedly King James Bible)

Biden’s Borderland: ISRAELI OFFICIALS DEMAND U.S. TAKE ALL PALESTINIANS?!

Forever Wars: U.S. TALKS ‘HUMANITARIAN PAUSE’ YET DEPLOYS EVEN MORE FIREPOWER TO MIDDLE EAST!

Al Aqsa Storm-Sword of Iron: THE FIRE SPREADS! 

Influenza

PANDĒMUS TOTALITARIAN: National Guard mandatory immunizations!

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California Army National Guard’s 115th Regional Support Group lines-up for mandatory influenza immunizations in Roseville, 19NOV2023. Video (released without audio) by Specialist Shae Cox:

Influenza vaccines during drill at the Roseville Army National Guard Armory, Roseville, California, 18NOV2023. California Army National Guard photo by Specialist Elizabeth Buck.

Vaccinations took place in California, Georgia and Massachusetts (at least those were the vax operations that were publicized).

Influenza vaccines on Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, 05NOV2023. California Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Francesca Skridulis.

Influenza immunizations on Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts, 05NOV2023. Massachusetts Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Lindsey S. Watson.

Vaccinations during the annual 165th Medical Rodeo on Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, 04NOV2023. Georgia Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Morgan R. Whitehouse.

PANDĒMUS TOTALITARIAN: GLOBAL PANDEMIC TREATY ENDS YOUR SOVEREIGNTY!

Vaccine Fail: NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VAXXED & NON-VAXXED!

Operation Jupiter: ANOTHER U.S. STATE CAUGHT ILLEGALLY SELLING BABY BLOOD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE!?

Kit Bashing

Part 9: ‘Tis done, Xmas Beerwagon!

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Weihnachten Bier Wagon build update;

Part-1, ’tis done:

Part-2, where am I?:

Part 8: XMAS BEER WAGON GETTING CLOSE, KIT-BASH CORVETTES

U.S.

A decade of U.S. Veterans Day Cars & Trucks

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November 2023:

Hull Technician First Class Justin Reinhardt was surprised when his own POV (Personally Owned Vehicle) was customized, and then presented to him on Veterans Day 2023, in San Diego, California. Photo via Petty Officer Second Class Adora Okafor.

Reinhardt’s car was chosen out of 4-thousand others for the transformation, it was sponsored by Fuel Off-Road, and Black Rifle Coffee Company. Photo via PO2 Adora Okafor.

Salinas, California, 11NOV2023. Photo by Winifred Brown.

Special guest during the Nashville, Tennessee, parade. U.S. Army photo by Specialist Jayden Woods, 11NOV2023.

Suez Shriners during 20th annual San Angelo Veterans Day Parade, Texas, 11NOV2023. U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Nathan Call.

Quincy, Illinois, Veterans Day Parade, 04NOV2023. Illinois National Guard photo by Lieutenant Colonel Bradford Leighton.

Manhattan, Kansas, 10NOV2023. U.S. Army photo by Specialist Charles Leitner.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, parade, 04NOV2023. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Zeta Johnson.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, parade, 04NOV2023. USMC photo by Corporal Zeta Johnson.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, parade, 04NOV2023. USMC photo by Corporal Zeta Johnson.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, parade, 04NOV2023. USMC photo by Corporal Zeta Johnson.

Orcutt, California, 2022:

U.S. Space Force photo by Technical Sergeant Luke Kitterman, 11NOV2022.

Albany, Oregon, 2022:

Oregon National Guard photo by John Hughel, 11NOV2022.

Oregon National Guard photo by John Hughel, 11NOV2022.

NYC, New York, 2021:

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Tojyea G. Matally, 11NOV2021.

Biloxi, Mississippi, 2020:

USAF photo by Kemberly Groue, 07NOV2020.

San Angelo, Texas, 2020:

U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Seraiah Wolf, 07NOV2020.

Palm Springs, California, 2019:

California National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Crystal Housman, 11NOV2019.

Salinas, California, 2019:

Photo by Zack Frank, 11NOV2019.

Photo by Zack Frank, 11NOV2019.

Salinas, California, 2018:

Photo by Joseph Kumzak, 11NOV2018.

Photo by Joseph Kumzak, 11NOV2018.

Photo by Joseph Kumzak, 11NOV2018.

Saint Simons Islands, Georgia, 2018:

U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Bryan Tomforde, 12NOV2018.

Louisville, Kentucky, 2018:

Photo by Renee Rhodes, 09NOV2018.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 2018:

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ginnie Lee, 03NOV2018.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2017:

Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Ryan Conley, 11NOV2017.

Tucson, Arizona, 2016:

USAF photo by Airman Nathan H. Barbour, 11NOV2016.

Los Angeles, California, 2016:

U.S. Army photo by Captain Albert Jernegan, 11NOV2016.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 2016:

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Ashley D. Gomez, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ursula V. Estrella, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ursula V. Estrella, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ursula V. Estrella, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ursula V. Estrella, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ashley D. Gomez, 05NOV2016.

USMC photo by Lance Corporal Ashley D. Gomez, 05NOV2016.

Mobile, Alabama, 2015:

U.S. Coast Guard photo by PO3 Ryan Tippets, 11NOV2015.

Waianae, Hawaii, 2015:

USA photo by Staff Sergeant Armando R. Limon, 05NOV2023.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2015:

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Joshua Canup, 11NOV2015.

USCG photo by PO3 Joshua Canup, 11NOV2015.

San Angelo, Texas, 2012:

USAF photo by Airman First Class Joshua Edwards, 10NOV2012.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2012:

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Betsy Knapper, 12NOV2012.

USN photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Betsy Knapper, 12NOV2012.

Veterans Day: CLASSIC VEHICLES SEEN IN THE BOISE, IDAHO, PARADE.

2018-19: JOIN THE U.S. MILITARY GET A CLASSIC CAR? (with videos)

Kit Bashing

Part 8: Xmas Beer Wagon getting close, kit-bash Corvettes

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Weihnachten Bier Wagon build update;

Part-1, fixing the axle, time has been rough on a Corvette kit bash (see below for a link to the original kit-bash build):

Part-2, mystery missing Corvette parts (I forget to point out that the brake master cylinder is also missing), paint etching dust, and Zinger stacks:

Part 7: ALMOST THERE, BEER WAGON, XMAS

2013 Kit Bashing:

An old MPC custom Corvette and an AMT 1995 Corvette, missing parts, broken or unusable parts, combined to make a unique kit.

SALVAGING TWO DIFFERENT JUNK KITS INTO ONE UNIQUE CORVETTE