Watching the USA win one Freddy tweet at a time.

Strong elementary school vibes!

The U.S. military confirmed that a Saronic Corsair was used in the first-of-its-kind rescue operation following the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter. At Saronic, we build autonomous vessels to extend capability into the most demanding and dangerous environments. Knowing Corsair could play a role in helping bring our service members home safely is exactly why we build. Proud to support the men and women of the U.S. armed forces — and grateful to the team that made it possible. 🇺🇸

Pretty incredible moment for @Saronic. Their Corsair USV showing up when it mattered most is just awesome. Huge win for @MavrookasD and team -- and a glimpse of where maritime autonomy is headed.

Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool! More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries. Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries. Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough. Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them. I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.

Today @Meta is proud to launch America’s Workforce Academy with our partners. This program will provide paid training, certification and a job for Americans of all backgrounds to be part of building American leadership in the world. Because we believe the Future is for Everyone. wsj.com/opinion/high-tech-se…

On the evening of June 6, 1944, as the guns were still firing over Normandy, President Franklin Roosevelt sat before a radio and asked a waiting nation to bow its head. His words were a prayer released across the nation so that every American could recite it alongside him: "Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. Some will never return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy kingdom." May their sacrifice never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

Humbling to think about the bravery and courage displayed 82 years ago.

Remembering D-Day. An inheritance worth defending.

General Omar Bradley: "Every man who set foot on Omaha Beach that day was a hero." On D-Day, teenagers, farm boys, factory workers, and ordinary Americans carried out extraordinary acts of heroism when the world needed them most. That morning they charged five beaches in a foreign land, climbing over the bodies of their brothers, pushing through withering fire, because they knew if they didn’t no one would. That’s why they are the greatest generation. 🇺🇸

June 6, 1944. Before the first boot hit the sand at Normandy, General Dwight D. Eisenhower looked at 160,000 young men preparing to rise out of the Atlantic and storm the beaches of Northern France. Those brave American heroes did not flinch. Five beaches, machine gun fire, mines, little cover didn’t phase them. They ran to into the fight anyway. They understood that the freedom of the world rested on their shoulders and would depend on what they did in the next few hours. 82 years later, the weight of that morning is still felt just as strong as it did then. 🇺🇸

Remember them. Honor them. #DDay

Ray’s Rock - Omaha Beach On the morning of June 6, 1944, 23 year old Staff Sergeant Arnold “Ray” Lambert came ashore with the first wave of the 1st Infantry Division on the eastern side of Omaha Beach. At this small patch of concrete he saved nearly 20 lives: The division came under intense fire from several German bunkers surrounding the entrance to the Colville Draw (one of two exits off Omaha Beach). Ray, a medic, immediately went to work. He was shot in the arm. Moments later he was hit by shrapnel in the leg, but Ray kept pulling men to safety. He pulled nearly 20 wounded soldiers to cover behind this 8ft wide obstacle, treating each soldier before going out in search of others. After several hours under fire, while pulling a wounded soldier from the ocean, he was struck by a landing craft. It dropped its ramp on top of him, breaking his back. He fell face down in the water, drowning. The craft backed up and nearby soldiers pulled an unconscious Ray to safety, eventually evacuating him off the beach. Remarkably, Ray had already earned two Silver Stars and three Purple Hearts in Sicily and North Africa, prior to landing in France. But here in Normandy his war would end. He awoke in a hospital back in England a day later. In the next bed over was his brother, who had also been wounded at Omaha. When asked about his work on D-Day, Ray simply said, “I did what I was called to do.” Ray Lambert passed in 2021 at 100 years old. He exemplified the best of American grit and why remembering this day is so important.

It's D Day. 4,427 Allied soldiers died today so that generations not even born, like mine, could grow up in freedom. See more at substack.com/@alexkershaw

Righteous warriors gather now for a group photo before boarding the C-47 behind them. They are the very first Americans to see combat on the ground on D Day. Pathfinders from the 502nd PIR. Stick One. Plane One. Courage counts.

Before sunrise in Normandy, thousands of flags were placed to honor thousands of lives. @DeptofWar | @USArmy | @USArmyEURAF | @18airbornecorps | @usabmc | @SETAF_Africa | @173rdAbnBde

RT @kershaw_alex: The calm before the storm. Pointe du Hoc. The most dangerous mission on D-Day, according to Omar Bradley. 225 men will fi…

The night of nights. Before the world called it victory, it was fear, heavy packs, impossible orders, and a jump into hell. Thousands stepped forward anyway.

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Important point.