One retired Marine lieutenant colonel from Virginia is the focus of a U.S. federal investigation into the potentially illegal export of military technology. A former Army soldier arrived in Ukraine only to turn traitor and defect to Russia. A Connecticut man who lied about his military service has posted live updates from the battlefield — including his exact location — and boasted about his easy access to American weapons. A former construction worker is hatching a plan to use fake passports to smuggle in fighters from Pakistan and Iran.

    • ivygroup [none/use name]
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      1 year ago

      Without a navy, China isn't getting that oil from Saudi Arabia. The US can step on China's air supply any time it wants to.

      • BynarsAreOk [none/use name]
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        1 year ago

        In theory that is certainly possible but that is also a prelude to WW3 move, a naval blockade against Saudi is pretty much open war against OPEC+, that would destroy the world economy in about 5s.