#desert
New: Nevada Republican David Flippo claimed he was serving in the Air Force in “the desert” in 1991.

A previously unreported college paper article shows he was actually at Montana State University doing ROTC during Operation Desert Storm.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Nevada Republican David Flippo said he was serving in the Air Force in “the desert” in 1991. He was actually at Montana State University doing ROTC and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
November 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in “the desert” in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BREAKING: Nevada GOP congressional candidate Dave Flippo misrepresented his Gulf War military record, claiming he was in “the desert” in 1991. He was actually in a college ROTC program.
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2026 at 5:04 PM
“There’s something so beautiful about rain in the desert”🌵

Jan Emming documents a rare desert waterfall in Western Arizona after the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel dumped 3.2 inches of rain in 3 hours, a storm level not seen since Hurricane Nora in 1997.

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October 30, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Desert Queen Grows and Grows
October 31, 2026 at 6:07 AM
@nlanard.bsky.social just pubbed another bombshell report on David Flippo www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
October 31, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Is that a long desert highway, or a #fakemon?
November 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Nevada congressional candidate misrepresented his Gulf War military record
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Desert
November 1, 2026 at 7:17 AM
October 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Pictured: Iliac Bay's climate.
Green: Forest/Temperate Woodland
Dark Green: Subtropical Jungle
Feldgrau Green: Swamp
Dark Grey: Sub-humid Desert/Rainforest
Light Grey: Semi-arid Desert
White: Arid Desert
Dark Purple: Highlands/Woodland Hills
Light Purple: Mountains
Beige: Haunted Woodland
October 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The Desert Bus for Hope store will remain open throughout November, in case you missed out on merch due to our earlier start date this year. Additionally, you can combine items from us (excluding the poster) with other @dftbarecords.bsky.social storefronts, including @loadingreadyrun.com!
Desert Bus For Hope
Started in 2007 by internet sketch comedy group LoadingReadyRun, Desert Bus for Hope combines video games and tedium to benefit charity. Desert Bus is the world's longest running internet-based fundra...
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November 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
November 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I definitely should have brought at least one pair of real shoes with me to Desert Bus instead of wearing Crocs all week
November 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Kv3-290
hot houses
November 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The new Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, which opened last weekend on the National Mall, is a permanent tribute and reminder of the nearly 700,000 U.S. service members who served in the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial offers an oasis to veterans and their families
The new Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is a permanent tribute to the nearly 700,000 U.S. service members who served in 1990 and 1991.
www.stripes.com
October 31, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Some background on David Flippo's Air Force record for those not following:

-Falsely claimed to have served "in the desert" in 1991 but was actually in school
-Campaign falsely claimed he earned a Bronze Star with valor
-Was relieved of command in 2008

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
November 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Stolas cloaca smooching parrot guy
Nowhere Desert Road with Tumbleweed
ALT: Nowhere Desert Road with Tumbleweed
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October 29, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The new Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, which opened last weekend on the National Mall, is a permanent tribute and reminder of the nearly 700,000 U.S. service members who served in the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and 1991. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial offers an oasis to veterans and their families
The new Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is a permanent tribute to the nearly 700,000 U.S. service members who served in 1990 and 1991.
www.stripes.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Last night for desert shenanigans.
October 31, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Frixy's from the desert, so her idea checks out lol
October 31, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"The February 8, 1991, edition of Montana State’s student newspaper places Flippo at the university during the war." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
David Flippo misrepresented his military record on Desert Storm
The Nevada congressional candidate said he was in "the desert" in 1991. Records show he was attending Montana State and was not on active duty during Operation Desert Storm.
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Flippo's misrepresentations about his service in Desert Storm were first reported here by Nevada News

nevadanewsandviews.com/exclusive-fl...
EXCLUSIVE: Flippo's Desert Storm Claims Don't Match His Military Records - Nevada News and Views
An examination by a retired Air Force officer finds Flippo was off active duty during Desert Storm and served approximately two and a half years fewer on
nevadanewsandviews.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:48 PM