Istanbul, Turkey— According to Governor Sahin, at least 35 people were killed and another 40 wounded in a terror attack on the popular Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortakoy district. At least 500 people were inside the club at the time of the attack so casualty numbers may continue to climb as the night goes on. A terrorist with a long-range weapon ... brutally and savagely … [Read more...] about Istanbul nightclub attack on New Year’s Eve, 35 people killed and dozens wounded
Christian Prosser Articles
Holiday survival guide: Distract the family from bad news with weird and awesome news
If you're anything like me, between the election, Russia, police shootings, riots, and the general geopolitical landscape, sharing a meal with a large group is a conversational minefield. Raise the stakes of hurt feelings by about a thousand if those people are related. Don't get me wrong, I love my family. They're great people who love each other and have a lot of different … [Read more...] about Holiday survival guide: Distract the family from bad news with weird and awesome news
Trump chooses Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Rep. Mike Pompeo for CIA director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to nominate Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) as attorney general and Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) as CIA director, the first selections to his Cabinet as his transition continues to build momentum. Trump also confirmed that he has selected retired general Mike Flynn as his national security adviser, news that had been … [Read more...] about Trump chooses Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Rep. Mike Pompeo for CIA director
How scary is the Russian S-400 SAM?
Simply stated, of all the surface-to-air threats being faced by coalition airpower over Syria, the Russian S-400 SAM, known as the “Triumf” at home and better known to NATO as the SA-21 “Growler,” is the most capable and lethal long-range air defense missile system on the planet. In response to the downing of a Russian Su-24M by a Turkish F-16C on 24 November, the Russians … [Read more...] about How scary is the Russian S-400 SAM?
Podesta hack details: Bad IT, specific targeting, bad juju
So you get an email that says you need to reset your password because someone in Ukraine is attempting to access it and so you should click on an included link. If you've noticed the regularity with which phishing scams rope people in, maybe you pump the brakes. Forward that email to your IT department and they confirm—it's official. You click the link. Your due diligence done, … [Read more...] about Podesta hack details: Bad IT, specific targeting, bad juju
Infantry Marine’s take on lowering Infantry Officer’s Course standards for women
First and foremost, if you’ve spent more than a decade in service, you have a certain amount of street cred with me. Officer or enlisted, odds are very good that you have been around and at least seen the ramifications of good leadership, bad leadership, and the effects of combat. I’m not saying you’ve been to combat, as for some jobs, that’s less of a guarantee and more of a … [Read more...] about Infantry Marine’s take on lowering Infantry Officer’s Course standards for women
Three Marines beat Jody within an inch of his life…and no one is surprised
Author's note: For the uninitiated, Jody is the fictional guy who is back home putting the moves on our significant others while we're deployed. Last month, three infantry Marines (Sergio Medina, Rodrigo Sanchez, and Leonardo Ortiz) took a plea deal and were sentenced for robbery. The incident ended their military careers and landed them in state prison. Their sentences vary … [Read more...] about Three Marines beat Jody within an inch of his life…and no one is surprised
