March 29, 2024

Terrorism Aligns Enemies’ Interests

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Russia concurs, a bomb brought down its passenger jet that crashed over Sinai, Egypt, and is offering a $50 million reward for information, reports CNN. The confirmation also has Russia stepping up its airstrikes in Syria, reports the NY Times.

The CIA chief acknowledges compromise might be necessary to work with Russia, including security agencies, reports Breaking Defense.

Critics on the left say President Obama missed an opportunity in Turkey to show world leadership against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, reports The Hill. President Obama also appeared the “odd man out” at the summit in Turkey, reports the Washington Times, as France called for the US and Russia to form a more powerful coalition to fight ISIS.

CNN quotes a security budget expert pegging the US cost of counter terrorism at more than $100 billion annually, not including costs that are classified.

Officials of Personnel Management, Homeland Security, and Management and Budget didn’t show for a House Armed Services Committee briefing on the security breach that compromised the personal information of 21 million Americans, reports Inside Defense. Officials from DOD and the intelligence community did participate in the classified briefing.

The Marines’ amphibious ships should be better utilized to add value to the naval fleet, reports USNI after an interview with Lieutenant  General Jon M. Davis, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.

Sending a political rant across social media could derail a successful governmental career. FedSmith provides some Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees.

Scientists in Japan have made a glass nearly as tough as steel by infusing silicon dioxide with alumina, an aluminum oxide, reports UPI.

Mary Lee, a 16-foot great white shark, is visiting the Chesapeake Bay, reports PilotOnline. Mary Lee weighed 3,456 pounds three years ago when tagged off Cape Cod for satellite tracking.

The Aviationist reports, with photos, an old story of a mid-air collision that demonstrates the strength of the F/A-18 Hornet and reliability, bringing both the pilots home.

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