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International, U.S.

‘Great Power Competition’: Mountain West Militia’s code phrase for 3rd World War!

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In June 2017,  U.S. General Robert B. Abrams used the phrase ‘near peer threats’, a euphemism for China and Russia.

Image from a video by Technical Sergeant Danny Whitlock, 03FEB2024.

Now, at the beginning of February 2024, the commander of the Utah Air and Army National Guard used a new phrase (code words?) for World War Three; the ‘great power competition’: “As we engage in great power competition, it is crucial that we innovate and optimize our force. We must adapt and change how we train and fight; conflict against China will be very different from any battle we’ve ever had. We must aggressively push new and sometimes uncomfortable tactics to win. This exercise lets the warfighters push their limits to create and perfect capabilities they need to deter and defeat our adversaries.”-Major General Daniel Boyack, Adjutant General of the Utah National Guard

Utah Air National Guard photo by Major Christopher Kroeber, 03FEB2024.

‘Mountain West Militia’ members from Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Wing, and the Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing, took part in Exercise Perses, during the first weekend of February.

Utah Air National Guard video by First Lieutenant Jaycee Baker, 03FEB2024:

The training event involved transporting munitions (such as AIM 120 missiles) for fighter aircraft, as well as aerial refueling of F-35s from Hill Air Force Base, in Utah.

AIM-120 ‘coffins’. Utah Air National Guard photo by Second Lieutenant Marliyn Alba, 04FEB2024.

Utah Air National Guard photo by Second Lieutenant Marliyn Alba, 04FEB2024.

Utah Air National Guard video by Master Sergeant Colton Elliott, 03FEB2024:

Camp Williams, Utah, 31JAN2024. Utah Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Kyle Blackham.

At the end of January 2024, the Utah Army National Guard also took part in Exercise Perses, using their UH-60 Black Hawks to sling-load supplies.

Utah Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Kyle Blackham, 31JAN2024.

The “great power competition” training also included finding better ways to conduct transportation/communications operations.

Forever Wars: SECRET B-1B LANCER MISSION REVEALED!

August 2023: UTAH MILITIA

U.S.

Super Bowl, win one for the Gipper!

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Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States of America, 1981 to 1989.

Reagan played football for Eureka College in 1929.

Ronald W. Reagan became famous for his 1940 movie portrayal of Notre Dame football running back George Gipp, who died of pneumonia.  The film also recreated the famous ‘win just one for the Gipper’ speech by Notre Dame’s football coach Knute Rockne.  The nickname Gipper stuck with Reagan for the rest of his life.

31JAN1988, SUPER BOWL-22

For the second time the Washington DC Redskins win the Super Bowl (defeating the Denver Broncos 42 to 10) while Ronald Reagan was President of the United States.  Video via Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, part-1:

Part-2, setting the records straight:

Part-3, making the pass:

Redskins’ quarterback Doug Williams, 03FEB1988.

President Reagan tosses one to Redskins’ wide receiver Ricky Sanders, 03FEB1988.

25JAN1987, SUPER BOWL-21

After beating the Denver Broncos 39 to 20, the New York Giants paid a visit to the White House, 13FEB1987.  Video via Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, part-1:

Part-2:

Part 3, The Gipper finally gets his shirt:

Giants linebacker Harry Carson dumps popcorn on ‘The Gipper’.

13 February 1987.

20JAN1985, SUPER BOWL-19

How many rehearsals does the U.S. President need to make a Super Bowl (Miami versus San Francisco) coin toss?

Part-1, warming up:

Part-2, wait for it:

Part-3, this time for reals:

In September 2011, a Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration National Football Coin Toss was held across the U.S. of A., involving teams from the NFL, NCAA, NAIA and 14-thousand high schools.

30JAN1983, SUPER BOWL-17

Super Bowl champions Washington DC Redskins (27-17 victory over Miami Dolphins) meet with U.S. President Ronald Reagan, and First Lady Nancy Reagan, on Dulles International Airport, 31JAN1983.

Part-1:

Part-2:

Part-3:

Idaho, Technology

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: Sleeper 1967 Mustang

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Seen in the South Wing of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho, during the snowy weekend of January 13th & 14th, 2024.

Shhh, don’t wake the sleeping Mustang (you know what they say about disturbing wild animals), video by me:

347 cubic inches displacement V8, C6 automatic transmission.

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: ‘INTENSE’ SILVER SURFING CAMARO

See more cars in the South Wing here: INAUGURAL INDOOR WINTER/NEW YEAR CAR SHOW!

Idaho, Technology

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: ‘Intense’ Silver Surfing Camaro

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There were several Chevy Camaros at the indoor Pine Ridge Mall show, here is another.

Seen in the South Wing of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho, during the snowy weekend of January 13th & 14th, 2024, video by me:

Pine Ridge Mall-South Mall: COOL BLUE CAMARO ’67 SS

Idaho, Technology

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: Cool Blue Camaro ’67 SS

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Seen in the South Wing of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho, during the snowy weekend of January 13th & 14th, 2024.

There were several Chevy Camaros at the indoor Pine Ridge Mall show, here is another, my video:

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH (WILL IT) RUN DMC?

GRANDPA AIN’T TOYING AROUND!

Idaho, Technology

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: Back to the Future with (will it) Run DMC?

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DMC=DeLorean Motor Company

It magically appeared in the South Wing of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho, during the snowy weekend of January 13th & 14th, 2024.

Slightly custom Cold War era De Lorean stuck in a Cold War era mall. My video:

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: DO(DGE) THE ’69 SUPER BEE!

International, Technology, U.S.

Secret B-1B Lancer mission revealed!

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Dyess AFB, Texas, 01FEB2024. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern.

On 25JAN2024, B-1B bombers based on Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, were re-deployed to one of my old alma maters, Dyess AFB in Texas, in a ConUS-to-ConUS (Continental United States) mission.  On 29JAN2024, local South Dakota news media were told it was to facilitate the investigation into the recent crash of a B-1B:

South Dakota Lancers onboard Dyess AFB, Texas, 01FEB2024. USAF photo by Staff Sergeant Holly Cook.

In actuality, the South Dakota Lancers joined the Texas 7th Bomb Wing Lancers in the ‘First Tier’ strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq.

On 31JAN2024, JDAM bombs (Joint Direct Attack Munitions) were prepped. USAF photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern.

U.S. Air Force video by Airman First Class Emma Anderson, released on 01FEB20204.  Bombing-up the Lancer:

USAF photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern, 01FEB2024.

Launching the secret mission, video by Airman First Class Emma Anderson, released on 01FEB20204:

Forever Wars: “STAY IN THE FIGHT!” ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD GENERAL UPDATES CASUALTY DATA IN JORDAN ATTACK.

Idaho, Technology

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing: Do(dge) the ’69 Super Bee!

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Bees are supposed to be hibernating in Winter.

I found where one of the ‘Coolest Bees On The Scene’ hibernates; in the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho, during the snowy weekend of January 13th & 14th, 2024.

If you’re tired of all those other cars, Do(dge) The Bee! Video by me:

There’s a song about The Bee:

Pine Ridge Mall-South Wing:GRANDPA AIN’T TOYING AROUND!

U.S.

Tax Dollars @ Work: CAP & Air Guard will cover your ass during Super Bowl-58!

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Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada, 09OCT2023.

Under direction from the joint NATO-Canadian-U.S. NorAD (North American Defense, officially North American Aerospace Defense Command) the Civil Air Patrol (staffed mainly by non-paid volunteers) used their Cessna to play a ‘bad guy’ for the upcoming 2024 Super Bowl. They provided the California & South Dakota Air National Guard with an intercept target over the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, 02FEB2024.  B-roll video via Michael Sparks, edited by me:

Jagel Airfield, Germany, 19JUN2023. South Dakota Air National Guard photo by Technical Sergenat Luke Olson.

In June 2023, South Dakota’s 114th Fighter Wing (FW) was in Germany for NATO’s Air Defender wargame.

California Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Charles Vaughn, 08JAN2024.

On 08JAN2024, nearly 250 Airmen with California Air National Guard’s 144th FW returned from Kadena Air Base, Japan, after a 90 days deployment.

The California Air National Guard’s 144th FW F-15C Eagles and South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th FW F-16C Falcons practiced for ‘Air Guard’ over the upcoming 2024 Super Bowl. They practiced flying Air Guard over the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, 02FEB2024. B-roll video via Michael Sparks, edited by me:

NorAD command center and interview with commander of 144th FW by Michael Sparks:

The 2020 Super Bowl: BLACK HELICOPTERS SWARM SUPER BOWL-54

The 2014 Super Bowl: CORN STARCH SHUTTING DOWN SUPER BOWL AS POLICE LOCKDOWN THE CITY AROUND METLIFE STADIUM!

NorAD 2022: WHY IS A Prime Minister OF A BRITISH EMPIRE MEMBER NATION INSPECTING A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN COLORADO?

NorAD 2017: SHHH, DON’T “CROSSTELL”, BUT U.S. AIR MILITIA UNITS & CANADA PREPPING FOR T-F-R EMERGENCY!

NorAD 2014: CANADA CANCELS NORAD WARGAME WITH RUSSIA!

International, U.S.

Forever Wars: “Stay in the fight!” Arizona general updates casualty data in Jordan attack.

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“…the primary combat reserve for the United States Army and Air Force… …the men and women of the Arizona National Guard have deployed more than 12-thousand times.”-Major General Kerry Muehlenbeck, Arizona Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, 01FEB2024

Arizona Army National Guard’s 1-158 Infantry Regiment ‘Bushmasters’ during their deployment ceremony on 29SEP2023. Photo by Specialist Micheala Cartrette.

Forever Wars: DEPLOYMENTS, JANUARY 2024. ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD ATTACKED IN JORDAN?!