The Marine Corps’ process for training fighter pilots involves a rigorous selection pipeline, beginning with officer training and the Aviation Selection Test Battery, followed by primary flight school and specialized training on specific aircraft like the F-35. The program emphasizes officer leadership while navigating a complex aviation landscape, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout.
The article argues that the September 11 attacks were predictable blowback from U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, spurred by decades of intervention and military presence. It criticizes the U.S. response of expanding military actions, highlighting the resulting human and financial costs that continue to burden future generations.
Federal Accountability · Defense Spending · Granite State Impact The Pentagon Can’t Account For $4.65 Trillion. Concord Just Cut $52 Million From Medicaid. Eight straight failed audits. A 50 percent budget hike. And a New Hampshire National Guard wing deployed to a war nobody declared — while the only VA…
Opinion · Defense · American Empire A Tantrum With a Budget Two lost wars, no objectives in Iran, and a 44 percent raise for the people who never had a plan. America doesn’t punish military failure. We promote it. By DEXTER DOW · Granite State Report One-point-five trillion dollars. That…
New Hampshire residents are set to contribute $6.23 billion towards the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion FY2027 budget, significantly exceeding the state’s annual General Fund. This expenditure highlights a stark contrast in funding priorities, as the state allocates zero compensation for families affected by fentanyl overdoses, while federal military spending overshadows support for education and healthcare.
U.S. forces have intensified lethal strikes against suspected drug boats, with at least 80 deaths reported since September. While legal opinions suggest these actions are lawful under a new “armed conflict” paradigm, critics argue they violate international law. This creates legal and moral dilemmas for operators carrying out these orders.
The U.S. has escalated its drug war tactics by conducting airstrikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, resulting in over 80 deaths. Critics argue these strikes violate international law and amount to extrajudicial killings. While proponents claim deterrence, evidence suggests traditional interdiction methods are more effective and ethically sound.
The article explores fat shaming within the military, highlighting its detrimental effects on mental health, performance, and retention. It critiques outdated fitness standards and flawed measurement tools, while advocating for reforms that prioritize functional performance over appearance. Emphasizing equity and support, it calls for a cultural shift towards more humane and scientifically-based standards.
The U.S. military operates under the guise of promoting democracy, yet often prioritizes capitalism and strategic interests. While officials assert the mission is to defend democratic values, historical actions reveal a tendency to support capitalist elites and intervene only when U.S. economic interests are at stake, compromising true democratic ideals.
9/11: What Happened, What Changed, What Endures Published on Granite State Report On the morning of September 11, 2001, America’s ordinary Tuesday—skies brilliant and blue up and down the East Coast—became a hinge of history. Four commercial airliners were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda operatives. Two were flown into the Twin…
