Saildrone Surveyor SD-3001 launched 2 JAGM missiles during RIMPAC 2026. The launches were coordinated with CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt. Two MH-60S Seahawks with HSC-8, as well as the USV Sea Hunter, were nearby. Data from FlightRadar24 and MarineTraffic.
www.saildrone.com/news/us-navy...
www.saildrone.com/news/us-navy...
August 21, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Saildrone Surveyor SD-3001 launched 2 JAGM missiles during RIMPAC 2026. The launches were coordinated with CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt. Two MH-60S Seahawks with HSC-8, as well as the USV Sea Hunter, were nearby. Data from FlightRadar24 and MarineTraffic.
www.saildrone.com/news/us-navy...
www.saildrone.com/news/us-navy...
2 RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft are tracking in AK. 62-4128 with callsign ZUKO16 in flight & 61-2662 with callsign AZULA14 on the ground. I have seen Star Wars callsigns from USAF before, but this is my first time seeing Avatar: The Last Airbender callsigns. #ADSB #AE01D7 #AE01D8
May 8, 2026 at 5:38 AM
For #trr26, I just read @rykaaoki.bsky.social's Light from Uncommon Stars. Of the 77(!) books that I have read so far this year, none have made me cry as much or left such a strong impact as this book. Thank you for such an amazing book.
March 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM
For #trr26, I just read @rykaaoki.bsky.social's Light from Uncommon Stars. Of the 77(!) books that I have read so far this year, none have made me cry as much or left such a strong impact as this book. Thank you for such an amazing book.
I just finished Lessons in Magic and Disaster by @charliejane.bsky.social, and what a fantastic read! I grew up in & around Newton, MA and nothing's made me nostalgic for that area and time of my life quite like this book.
March 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I just finished Lessons in Magic and Disaster by @charliejane.bsky.social, and what a fantastic read! I grew up in & around Newton, MA and nothing's made me nostalgic for that area and time of my life quite like this book.
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Browsing nonfiction library books, flicking past ones like "an amazing thing! Now facing DOOM!" Or "great animals! We're KILLING!" And realized I've become overwhelmed by narratives that make the world seem not worth living in.
I want to read books that make me fall in love with the world again
I want to read books that make me fall in love with the world again
March 14, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Browsing nonfiction library books, flicking past ones like "an amazing thing! Now facing DOOM!" Or "great animals! We're KILLING!" And realized I've become overwhelmed by narratives that make the world seem not worth living in.
I want to read books that make me fall in love with the world again
I want to read books that make me fall in love with the world again
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I charted the number of aircraft visible over Iran on ADS-B as the U.S./Israeli strikes began.
March 2, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I charted the number of aircraft visible over Iran on ADS-B as the U.S./Israeli strikes began.
For the month of February I read 29 books! Not as many as January, but still a good amount.
Favorites were Woodworking by @emilystjams.bsky.social and
Aggregated Discontent by @harronwawker.bsky.social.
My goal for the year is 100 books read, but I might need to adjust that soon.
#BookSky
Favorites were Woodworking by @emilystjams.bsky.social and
Aggregated Discontent by @harronwawker.bsky.social.
My goal for the year is 100 books read, but I might need to adjust that soon.
#BookSky
March 2, 2026 at 12:49 AM
For the month of February I read 29 books! Not as many as January, but still a good amount.
Favorites were Woodworking by @emilystjams.bsky.social and
Aggregated Discontent by @harronwawker.bsky.social.
My goal for the year is 100 books read, but I might need to adjust that soon.
#BookSky
Favorites were Woodworking by @emilystjams.bsky.social and
Aggregated Discontent by @harronwawker.bsky.social.
My goal for the year is 100 books read, but I might need to adjust that soon.
#BookSky
USN MQ-4C with c/s VVPE804 left Al Dhafra AB, UAE heading west, likely back stateside. Yesterday we saw VVPE661 make the same flight. The last three of the c/s indicates registration, which suggests that these two aircraft (169661 & 196804) may have swapped hexes. #AE7814 #AE7815
February 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
An MQ-9A crashed in Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan earlier today. It was a Big Wing variant, used (to my knowledge) exclusively by the US and has previously been seen at a US base in Africa. It is distinct by the curved winglet, and has a wingspan of 79ft.
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
An MQ-9A crashed in Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan earlier today. It was a Big Wing variant, used (to my knowledge) exclusively by the US and has previously been seen at a US base in Africa. It is distinct by the curved winglet, and has a wingspan of 79ft.
1x Polish AEW&C aircraft over Poland currently monitoring the eastern border.
Additionally, 1x NATO refueling aircraft was over Polish airspace supporting fighter jets, including at least one F-35, in the task of neutralizing Russian drones that have crossed the Polish border.
Additionally, 1x NATO refueling aircraft was over Polish airspace supporting fighter jets, including at least one F-35, in the task of neutralizing Russian drones that have crossed the Polish border.
September 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
1x Polish AEW&C aircraft over Poland currently monitoring the eastern border.
Additionally, 1x NATO refueling aircraft was over Polish airspace supporting fighter jets, including at least one F-35, in the task of neutralizing Russian drones that have crossed the Polish border.
Additionally, 1x NATO refueling aircraft was over Polish airspace supporting fighter jets, including at least one F-35, in the task of neutralizing Russian drones that have crossed the Polish border.
At around 4 AM PDT this morning, USAF B-2A Spirit TIGER11 communicated with Seattle Center ATC while traversing Washington airspace on its way back from Joint Base Elmendorf, AK to Whiteman AFB, MO. TIGER11 is one of two B-2As that flew up to Alaska two days ago.
August 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
At around 4 AM PDT this morning, USAF B-2A Spirit TIGER11 communicated with Seattle Center ATC while traversing Washington airspace on its way back from Joint Base Elmendorf, AK to Whiteman AFB, MO. TIGER11 is one of two B-2As that flew up to Alaska two days ago.
DEATH11 + DEATH12, possible B-2A Spirit bombers heading northwest over Washington at 8 AM local time. A2A comms on 341.750, talking with Seattle Center sectors 32 and 03. DEATH11 heading to YZT, DEATH12 heading to Spokane.
DEATH11 might be heading to Alaska to join TIGER11 + 12.
DEATH11 might be heading to Alaska to join TIGER11 + 12.
August 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
DEATH11 + DEATH12, possible B-2A Spirit bombers heading northwest over Washington at 8 AM local time. A2A comms on 341.750, talking with Seattle Center sectors 32 and 03. DEATH11 heading to YZT, DEATH12 heading to Spokane.
DEATH11 might be heading to Alaska to join TIGER11 + 12.
DEATH11 might be heading to Alaska to join TIGER11 + 12.
A very kind gift from my dear friend @vcdgf555.bsky.social. A section of the exterior skin of a spare vertical stabilizer from SR-71A 61-7971; this aircraft flew in service w/ USAF from 1967 to early 1990, then w/ NASA from March 1990 to January 1995, then returning to USAF until retirement in 1997.
July 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A very kind gift from my dear friend @vcdgf555.bsky.social. A section of the exterior skin of a spare vertical stabilizer from SR-71A 61-7971; this aircraft flew in service w/ USAF from 1967 to early 1990, then w/ NASA from March 1990 to January 1995, then returning to USAF until retirement in 1997.
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OK, if you're one of the two DTRA officer who spent the past 15 years of your career planning for the strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear site you must be SO MAD AT ME FOR THIS ARTICLE!
You know what you should do....
www.npr.org/2025/06/25/n...
You know what you should do....
www.npr.org/2025/06/25/n...
Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target
Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.
www.npr.org
June 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
OK, if you're one of the two DTRA officer who spent the past 15 years of your career planning for the strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear site you must be SO MAD AT ME FOR THIS ARTICLE!
You know what you should do....
www.npr.org/2025/06/25/n...
You know what you should do....
www.npr.org/2025/06/25/n...
In the air over the Gulf of Oman is ZP527, a S-100 Camcopter operated by the Royal Navy under the designation Peregrine. These have been flying here since at least August of last year. Stationed aboard the HMS Lancaster are two Peregrines: ZP527 and ZP526. #ADSB #002E61 #002E60
May 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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So what? The literary world is always in the first detonation blast zone. Run towards the searing light. You don't want to live in the world without the arts. Become a writer.
May 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
So what? The literary world is always in the first detonation blast zone. Run towards the searing light. You don't want to live in the world without the arts. Become a writer.
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590nm infrared on a cloudy day, shot with my lovely ltm voigtlander color skopar 35/2.5
May 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
590nm infrared on a cloudy day, shot with my lovely ltm voigtlander color skopar 35/2.5
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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier coming into Guam - April 18, 2025 #ussnimitz #cvn68
SRC: INT- dvidshub.net
SRC: INT- dvidshub.net
April 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier coming into Guam - April 18, 2025 #ussnimitz #cvn68
SRC: INT- dvidshub.net
SRC: INT- dvidshub.net
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The orientation of the Carl Vinson carrier strike group is in a defensive ring of 25 kilometers with air defense positioned toward the greater threat likelihood: two facing out to the WNW toward Houthi-controlled Yemen, and one covering the rear.
April 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The orientation of the Carl Vinson carrier strike group is in a defensive ring of 25 kilometers with air defense positioned toward the greater threat likelihood: two facing out to the WNW toward Houthi-controlled Yemen, and one covering the rear.
SSN-23, USS Jimmy Carter returning home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after 4 days at sea. cc @warshipcam.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
SSN-23, USS Jimmy Carter returning home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after 4 days at sea. cc @warshipcam.bsky.social
US CENTCOM tweeted ~1hr ago a video dated Feb 23 showing an airstrike from the perspective of an MQ-9A Reaper over Idlib, Syria. The lack of explosion and resulting damage would suggest that this is (to my knowledge) the first footage of an R9X Hellfire in use.
March 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
US CENTCOM tweeted ~1hr ago a video dated Feb 23 showing an airstrike from the perspective of an MQ-9A Reaper over Idlib, Syria. The lack of explosion and resulting damage would suggest that this is (to my knowledge) the first footage of an R9X Hellfire in use.
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Ten years ago today, we woke up to what some were calling “the Blizzard of 2015.” Here’s a look back at some of the most remarkable statistics from the "Snowmageddon" winter.
The wildest stats and numbers from Boston's 'Snowmageddon' winter of 2015
Boston got over 110 inches of snow during the historic 2015 winter — and that wasn't the only wild number. Here’s a look back at some of the most remarkable "Snowmaggedon" statistics.
www.wbur.org
January 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Ten years ago today, we woke up to what some were calling “the Blizzard of 2015.” Here’s a look back at some of the most remarkable statistics from the "Snowmageddon" winter.