Nick Plessas
@nickasavet.bsky.social
Vietnam Vet. 98C
College graduate.
Retired.
College graduate.
Retired.
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A little over a month after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian government received a request from China, according to leaked correspondence.
In it, Beijing asked to buy a set of weapons and armored vehicles for airborne troops in on April 7, 2022.
In it, Beijing asked to buy a set of weapons and armored vehicles for airborne troops in on April 7, 2022.
Investigation: Chinese military officials’ quiet visits to Moscow, exposed
Key findings:
* After Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, China decided to purchase Russian aircraft, combat vehicles, ammunition, and equipment to enhance its paratroopers.
* Chine...
kyivindependent.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A little over a month after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian government received a request from China, according to leaked correspondence.
In it, Beijing asked to buy a set of weapons and armored vehicles for airborne troops in on April 7, 2022.
In it, Beijing asked to buy a set of weapons and armored vehicles for airborne troops in on April 7, 2022.
The $148 billion failure: Watchdog's final report excoriates America’s attempt to rebuild Afghanistan www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
via @DefenseOne
via @DefenseOne
The $148 billion failure: Watchdog's final report excoriates America’s attempt to rebuild Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of oversight, SIGAR will conclude its work early next year.
www.defenseone.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The $148 billion failure: Watchdog's final report excoriates America’s attempt to rebuild Afghanistan www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
via @DefenseOne
via @DefenseOne
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Der Spiegel: Commander in Sleep
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Der Spiegel: Commander in Sleep
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Dec 1
On this day in 1991, the people of Ukraine overwhelmingly vote in favour of independence from the Soviet Union. Nearly 32 million cast ballots in the referendum, which passes with 92 per cent support. Voter turnout exceeds 84 per cent. #ColdWar
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Dec 1
On this day in 1991, the people of Ukraine overwhelmingly vote in favour of independence from the Soviet Union. Nearly 32 million cast ballots in the referendum, which passes with 92 per cent support. Voter turnout exceeds 84 per cent. #ColdWar
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Military History Now
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Dec 1
On this day in 1991, the people of Ukraine overwhelmingly vote in favour of independence from the Soviet Union. Nearly 32 million cast ballots in the referendum, which passes with 92 per cent support. Voter turnout exceeds 84 per cent. #ColdWar
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Dec 1
On this day in 1991, the people of Ukraine overwhelmingly vote in favour of independence from the Soviet Union. Nearly 32 million cast ballots in the referendum, which passes with 92 per cent support. Voter turnout exceeds 84 per cent. #ColdWar
Military History Now
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Dec 1
On this day in 1862 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the State of the Union address.In it he vows to make good on his recent Emancipation Proclamation."The world will not forget that we say this: In giving freedom to the slave, we ensure freedom to the free."
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Dec 1
On this day in 1862 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the State of the Union address.In it he vows to make good on his recent Emancipation Proclamation."The world will not forget that we say this: In giving freedom to the slave, we ensure freedom to the free."
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Military History Now
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Dec 1
On this day in 1862 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the State of the Union address.In it he vows to make good on his recent Emancipation Proclamation."The world will not forget that we say this: In giving freedom to the slave, we ensure freedom to the free."
@MilHistNow
Dec 1
On this day in 1862 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the State of the Union address.In it he vows to make good on his recent Emancipation Proclamation."The world will not forget that we say this: In giving freedom to the slave, we ensure freedom to the free."
Military History Now
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On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte, clad in gold-embroidered velvet, stands before a crowd of 4,000 onlookers at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and crowns himself Emperor of the French.
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On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte, clad in gold-embroidered velvet, stands before a crowd of 4,000 onlookers at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and crowns himself Emperor of the French.
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Military History Now
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On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte, clad in gold-embroidered velvet, stands before a crowd of 4,000 onlookers at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and crowns himself Emperor of the French.
@MilHistNow
On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte, clad in gold-embroidered velvet, stands before a crowd of 4,000 onlookers at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and crowns himself Emperor of the French.
Military History Now
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On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
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On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Military History Now
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On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
@MilHistNow
On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
Military History Now
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On this day in 1917, delegates from Russia and Germany meet at Brest-Litovsk to sign an armistice and open negotiations for a formal peace treaty. Berlin is hoping to end its two-front war so it can gather its forces for a decisive victory in the West.
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On this day in 1917, delegates from Russia and Germany meet at Brest-Litovsk to sign an armistice and open negotiations for a formal peace treaty. Berlin is hoping to end its two-front war so it can gather its forces for a decisive victory in the West.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Military History Now
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20h
On this day in 1917, delegates from Russia and Germany meet at Brest-Litovsk to sign an armistice and open negotiations for a formal peace treaty. Berlin is hoping to end its two-front war so it can gather its forces for a decisive victory in the West.
@MilHistNow
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20h
On this day in 1917, delegates from Russia and Germany meet at Brest-Litovsk to sign an armistice and open negotiations for a formal peace treaty. Berlin is hoping to end its two-front war so it can gather its forces for a decisive victory in the West.
Military History Now
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On this day in 1859, the firebrand abolitionist John Brown is hanged for treason following his attempt to seize the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry and use the weapons to mount a slave rebellion.
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On this day in 1859, the firebrand abolitionist John Brown is hanged for treason following his attempt to seize the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry and use the weapons to mount a slave rebellion.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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On this day in 1859, the firebrand abolitionist John Brown is hanged for treason following his attempt to seize the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry and use the weapons to mount a slave rebellion.
@MilHistNow
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On this day in 1859, the firebrand abolitionist John Brown is hanged for treason following his attempt to seize the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry and use the weapons to mount a slave rebellion.
Military History Now
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On this day in 1944, Patton breaks thru Germany's Siegfried Line. "Fixed fortifications are a monument to man's stupidity."
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On this day in 1944, Patton breaks thru Germany's Siegfried Line. "Fixed fortifications are a monument to man's stupidity."
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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On this day in 1944, Patton breaks thru Germany's Siegfried Line. "Fixed fortifications are a monument to man's stupidity."
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On this day in 1944, Patton breaks thru Germany's Siegfried Line. "Fixed fortifications are a monument to man's stupidity."
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This is his opinion on everyone who does not like him or stands in his way. America first has always meant Trump first.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is his opinion on everyone who does not like him or stands in his way. America first has always meant Trump first.
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Hear, hear! These raids must stop everywhere.
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Hear, hear! These raids must stop everywhere.
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New signs that Trump is giving up the ghost
www.palmerreport.com
New signs that Trump is giving up the ghost
twp.ai
December 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New signs that Trump is giving up the ghost
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The Trump administration said it will withhold federal SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states unless they turn over sensitive personal data about program recipients to the Trump administration.
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will halt federal payments that help administer the food stamp program to Democratic-led states next week if they do not turn over aid recipient data,...
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Trump administration said it will withhold federal SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states unless they turn over sensitive personal data about program recipients to the Trump administration.
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NEW: DoD inspector general report on SignalGate is finished and could become public this week. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Pentagon inspector general investigation into 'Signalgate' is complete
The report was given to Defense Secretary Hegseth on Tuesday and could be released publicly later this week.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEW: DoD inspector general report on SignalGate is finished and could become public this week. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Scoop: They tried to bury this news on Black Friday, but, well...
Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules After Another Filing Discrepancy
Alt5 Sigma told regulators its accountant resigned in November, while he says he notified the company three months earlier.
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Scoop: They tried to bury this news on Black Friday, but, well...
Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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“We lost everything. We lost our country. We lost our flag. We lost our family, we lost our brothers, and we lost our dignity.”
Read more about the "Zero Units" who served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate Afghanistan.
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read more about the "Zero Units" who served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate Afghanistan.
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“We lost everything. We lost our country. We lost our flag. We lost our family, we lost our brothers, and we lost our dignity.”
Read more about the "Zero Units" who served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate Afghanistan.
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read more about the "Zero Units" who served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate Afghanistan.
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Do it. Take these to another grand jury. Then a 2nd and a 3rd, until we get a breaking news story about how much you suck at this. And if you do manage to get a true bill, we can watch you lose again in pretrial motions. Do it! I live to watch you lose! www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
DOJ deciding whether to seek new Comey, James indictments
The department could forgo an appeal of Lindsey Halligan’s disqualification and instead seek to bring new charges against James Comey and Letitia James.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Do it. Take these to another grand jury. Then a 2nd and a 3rd, until we get a breaking news story about how much you suck at this. And if you do manage to get a true bill, we can watch you lose again in pretrial motions. Do it! I live to watch you lose! www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
just to give you a little push, i am 80.
also, be sure to give pleiku and engineer Hill special treatment. maybe make them the center piece.
nick
also, be sure to give pleiku and engineer Hill special treatment. maybe make them the center piece.
nick
I am working on a Google Earth based Vietnam War map system using contemporary maps, custom icons, and photo inserts. Aim to start publishing elements from it next year.
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
just to give you a little push, i am 80.
also, be sure to give pleiku and engineer Hill special treatment. maybe make them the center piece.
nick
also, be sure to give pleiku and engineer Hill special treatment. maybe make them the center piece.
nick
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How the FSB recruits generals in the US.
Mr. Flynn and Ms. Lokhova, were reportedly introduced at the end of a Cambridge dinner. At the time Flynn was Director of Defense Intelligence under Obama, with access to highly classified information and military secrets. She affectionately called him Misha
Mr. Flynn and Ms. Lokhova, were reportedly introduced at the end of a Cambridge dinner. At the time Flynn was Director of Defense Intelligence under Obama, with access to highly classified information and military secrets. She affectionately called him Misha
Flynn dismissal linked to meeting with Cambridge graduate
Svetlana Lokhova spoke with Michael Flynn at the Cambridge Intelligence Seminar, a gathering of former intelligence officials hosted at Cambridge University in 2014.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
How the FSB recruits generals in the US.
Mr. Flynn and Ms. Lokhova, were reportedly introduced at the end of a Cambridge dinner. At the time Flynn was Director of Defense Intelligence under Obama, with access to highly classified information and military secrets. She affectionately called him Misha
Mr. Flynn and Ms. Lokhova, were reportedly introduced at the end of a Cambridge dinner. At the time Flynn was Director of Defense Intelligence under Obama, with access to highly classified information and military secrets. She affectionately called him Misha
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Donald Trump is crumbling before us.
Pete Hegseth is under fire for war crimes, with congressional inquiries looming.
Kash Patel is getting publicly humiliated by his own FBI agents.
RFK Jr.'s freak flag is getting national attention thanks to the Lizza-Nuzzi insanity.
The wheels are coming off.
Pete Hegseth is under fire for war crimes, with congressional inquiries looming.
Kash Patel is getting publicly humiliated by his own FBI agents.
RFK Jr.'s freak flag is getting national attention thanks to the Lizza-Nuzzi insanity.
The wheels are coming off.
December 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Donald Trump is crumbling before us.
Pete Hegseth is under fire for war crimes, with congressional inquiries looming.
Kash Patel is getting publicly humiliated by his own FBI agents.
RFK Jr.'s freak flag is getting national attention thanks to the Lizza-Nuzzi insanity.
The wheels are coming off.
Pete Hegseth is under fire for war crimes, with congressional inquiries looming.
Kash Patel is getting publicly humiliated by his own FBI agents.
RFK Jr.'s freak flag is getting national attention thanks to the Lizza-Nuzzi insanity.
The wheels are coming off.
