NATO is weak, and getting weaker by the day
The 2014 Maidan coup is where Ukraine/Russia got started
Militia and Standing Forces are two different animals
Canada #53 >>20403058
UPDATE: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Moved to Critical Care Unit at Walter Reed Military Medical Center
by Jim Hoft Feb. 12, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, aged 70, was admitted to the Critical Care Unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday, following complications related to an emergent bladder issue.
This development comes amid Austin’s ongoing battle with prostate cancer, diagnosed in December, raising concerns about his health and capacity to fulfill his duties.
The Pentagon initially reported Austin’s hospitalization on Sunday afternoon, stating that he was being treated for symptoms suggesting a bladder issue.
Despite the serious nature of his condition, the Pentagon confirmed that Austin retained his powers shortly after his admission. However, by the evening, the situation seemed to have escalated, leading to the transfer of his responsibilities to Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks.
Austin’s health has been a subject of controversy and concern following revelations of his prostate cancer diagnosis.
It can be recalled that Austin secretly had prostate cancer surgery on December 22. He was placed under general anesthesia for the operation after being gravely ill with a spreading infection and intestinal issues requiring a tube to drain his stomach. Then, on January 1, he was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland following the complications from the surgery.
The Pentagon said that Austin did not inform Joe Biden, the White House, or Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks about the medical procedure.
Austin kept just about everyone in the dark about his condition until early January, including Joe Biden, even though the U.S. is involved in conflicts in the Middle East and Europe and a hot zone in the South China Sea.
On Sunday evening, Dr. John Maddox, Trauma Medical Director, and Dr. Gregory Chesnut of the Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, provided an update on Secretary Austin’s condition, stating that after undergoing tests and evaluations, the Secretary required admission into the critical care unit (CCU) for comprehensive care and monitoring.
According to Healthline, CCU is comparable to an intensive care unit (ICU). Both terms can be used interchangeably.
Here is the statement from Walter Reed:
Statement From Walter Reed Military Medical Center Officials on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Health Status
Dr. John Maddox, Trauma Medical Director, and Dr. Gregory Chesnut, Center for Prostate Disease Research of the Murtha Cancer Center Director, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, provided the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s health status:
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Earlier today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue. Tonight, after a series of tests and evaluations, the Secretary was admitted into the critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for supportive care and close monitoring.
At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized. The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His cancer prognosis remains excellent. Updates on the Secretary’s condition will be provided as soon as possible.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/update-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-moved-critical-care/
First there's this:
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao dies in car accident
Adis Ajdin February 13, 2024
Angela Chao, the chief executive and chair of New York-based bulker owner Foremost Group, has passed away after a tragic car accident.
Born in 1974 into a family with deep roots in the shipping industry, Chao was the youngest of the six daughters of James Chao, who founded Foremost Group with her mother, the late Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, in 1964.
She joined Foremost in 1996 from the mergers and acquisitions department of Smith Barney, now a part of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and took over the helm at the company in 2018.
“She expressed an interest in the shipping industry at an early age and was a wonderful and inquisitive companion accompanying me to the office on ‘take your daughter to work’ days,” her father James said in a statement on behalf of the Chao family.
Chao was a board member of the American Bureau of Shipping Council and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s International Maritime Business Department advisory board, among her various other appointments.
She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Chao obtained her master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School, where she used her shipping knowledge to write a case study on “Ocean Carriers” that, to this day, is part of the required curriculum for first-year students.
Foremost said Chao was a passionate advocate for environmentally sustainable practices, but that most importantly, she believed that the foundational element of success is the belief that shipping is not an asset finance business, but that it’s about people.
“She placed special emphasis on paying attention to the care and well-being of our crews and to everyone onboard and onshore who played a role in performing our services. As a result, her leadership in the shipping industry was widely recognised.”
“Angela Chao was a formidable executive and shipping industry leader, as well as a proud and loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife and mother. She will be greatly missed and leaves a legacy of pioneering leadership – especially for women in shipping, philanthropy and the arts,” the company said in a statement.
More:
https://splash247.com/foremost-group-ceo-angela-chao-dies-in-car-accident/
Other sauce:
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao Killed in Car Accident
Mike Schuler February 12, 2024
https://gcaptain.com/foremost-group-ceo-angela-chao-killed-in-car-accident/
>>20404371 (me)
Remember "archive offline?"
Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company
After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wife’s family’s company, Colombian authorities are investigating.
Lee Fang October 30, 2014
Before the Ping May, a rusty cargo vessel, could disembark from the port of Santa Marta en route to the Netherlands in late August, Colombian inspectors boarded the boat and made a discovery. Hidden in the ship’s chain locker, amidst its load of coal bound for Europe, were approximately 40 kilograms, or about ninety pounds, of cocaine. A Colombian Coast Guard official told The Nation that there is an ongoing investigation.
The seizure of the narcotics shipment in the Caribbean port occurred far away from Kentucky, the state in which Senator Mitch McConnell is now facing a career-defining election. But the Republican Senate minority leader has the closest of ties to the owner of the Ping May, the vessel containing the illicit materials: the Foremost Maritime Corporation, a firm founded and owned by McConnell’s in-laws, the Chao family.
Though Foremost has played a pivotal role in McConnell’s life, bestowing the senator with most of his personal wealth and generating thousands in donations to his campaign committees, the drug bust went unnoticed in Kentucky, where every bit of McConnell-related news has generated fodder for the campaign trail. That’s because, like many international shipping companies, Chao’s firm is shrouded from public view, concealing its identity and limiting its legal liability through an array of tax shelters and foreign registrations. Registered through a limited liability company in the Marshall Islands, the Ping May flies the Liberian flag.
McConnell’s ties to the Chaos go back to the late 1980s, when James Chao began donating to the senator. In 1993, McConnell married James’s daughter, Elaine Chao, a Republican activist and former Reagan administration official who would later serve as secretary of labor in the George W. Bush cabinet. James Chao emigrated to the United States from Taiwan, and founded the Foremost Maritime Corporation upon settling in New York. The company has grown significantly over the years, from acting as maritime agent during the Vietnam War to controlling a fleet of approximately sixteen dry-bulk cargo ships in operation today.
Foremost acts as a shipping agent, purchasing vessels made primarily in China and coordinating shipment of commodities. Records reviewed by The Nation reveal that Foremost transports corn, chemicals and other goods to cities throughout the world. The company has offices in New York and Hong Kong.
More:
https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/mitch-mcconnells-freighted-ties-shadowy-shipping-company/
Foremost Group is an American shipping company headquartered in New York that charters out some of the world’s largest and most eco-friendly ships to blue-chip clients who use the vessels to transport dry bulk products to markets around the world. The company was founded in 1964 by Dr. James S.C. Chao and his late wife, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. Their daughter, Angela Chao, became CEO in 2018.
As a global leader in dry bulk shipping, Foremost Group has earned a worldwide reputation for its commitment to exceptional service and performance while always holding itself to the highest ethical standards.
Foremost Group is an industry leader in incorporating fuel-efficient designs and technologies in its fleet of modern and eco-friendly dry bulk carriers. The company can ship more than 20 million tons of goods around the world each year for its blue-chip clients. This includes a wide variety of dry bulk products, such as grains, soybeans, iron ore, and other essential goods.
Foremost ensures the highest-quality service by exclusively managing ships that have been built to its high standards and specifications. To maintain rigorous quality control, the company does not manage pre-owned or secondhand vessels.
https://foremostgroupusa.com/about/
>What's the message being sent, here?
Somebody let her know there are 21.6 million veterans in the country, she's trying to get that voting block
Be nice to get the stats on what she actually did for SC vets as governor, and what programs got funding/staff cuts
Thankee kindly for the nomination to notable anon
Was trying to boatfag a name on that mystery ship capsized of Trinidad & Tobago from #25029 >>20401976 but maritime sites don't have a name yet. Will keep an eye out
I just found it interesting the CEO of a company Cocaine Mitch has ties to has a fatal car crash.
Will continue monitoring the maritime sites and places like Forbes to see who takes over the CEO spot
Spoke too soon
In regards to #25029 >>20401976
Mystery Shipwreck Leaking Oil in Trinidad and Tobago
Mike Schuler February 12, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago is currently dealing with a significant oil spill from a mystery ship that ran aground last week.
The country’s Prime Minister, Keith Rowley, stated on Sunday that the spill is yet to be brought under control and described the situation as a “national emergency.”
The unidentified vessel capsized last Wednesday, February 7, without sending a distress signal, no known crew members, and no clear indication of ownership. The incident has resulted in a significant oil spill that has impacted nearly 10 miles of coastline.
Prime Minister Rowley has said that cleanup and restoration efforts can only begin once the spill is under control. However, despite their efforts, divers have been unsuccessful in stopping the leak.
Hundreds of volunteers are working to manage the spread of the oil.
The spill’s impact has reached the village of Lambeau, located on the southeast coast of Tobago Island, where residents have been advised to wear masks or relocate temporarily.
The mysterious vessel, bearing the name “Gulfstream,” is suspected to have been involved in illicit activities, according to Rowley.
Despite the ongoing investigation and cleanup efforts, much about the ship remains unknown, including its origins and contents. Divers have been working to find additional markings to help identify the overturned vessel. Officials suspect it may have been under tow.
The country’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) has provided equipment aid the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) in response to the oil spill. The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) has providing additional provisions for the response, including Tyvek suits, hazmat bins, and shovels, which will be crucial for clean-up and containment efforts.
The disaster unfortunately coincides with the peak of Carnival, a critical season for the country’s tourism industry.
https://gcaptain.com/mystery-shipwreck-leaking-oil-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
So far Australian flagged GULFSTREAM out as a candidate
Cargo GULFSTREAM is currently located at EAUS-East Australia (reported 5 hours, 37 minutes ago) Offshore Mackay, Australia
What kind of ship is this?
GULFSTREAM (MMSI: 503142120) is a Cargo and is sailing under the flag of Australia. Her length overall (LOA) is 21 meters and her width is 6 meters.
I get a tug, a fishing vessel, then a Roll On/Roll Off that hasn't been in service since 2014
>is that Chao related to Mitch's wife Elaine?
Affiritive anon, direct family relation
per the article:
McConnell’s ties to the Chaos go back to the late 1980s, when James Chao began donating to the senator. In 1993, McConnell married James’s daughter, Elaine Chao
Hmmm, older model tanker. Tried to enlarge, name visible looks too short to be GULFSTREAM, but ships change names often enough
This might be her, IMO: 7381544 oil products tanker built 1975
No position reports available
>so the notable cap should read "Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law killed…"
That I shall leave to our esteemed Baker
Wasn't Oregon the place where last year, or year before, the "scientists" found plague in squirrel population and the locals went "no shit Sherlock?"