We strongly condemn the PRC’s dangerous maneuvers at Ayungin/Second Thomas Shoal, which endangered lives, resulted in injuries, and damaged @CoastGuardPH vessels in the 🇵🇭 EEZ. The 🇺🇸 stands with the 🇵🇭 and proponents of international law in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

How to start your Wednesday perfectly; going on a journey with a Warrior, our 3d SEAC SEAC(R) John Wayne Troxell and the chance to share his life’s journey with his recently published book, “Surrender or Die.”

Thank you for my personally signed copy which I will cherish.
#3n

What Are You Reading Today?

The profession at arms demands of its leaders to be both skilled with the tools of armed conflict and educated to draw historical parallels while being well versed in modern events.

WE TRAIN #CombatLeaders !

For the 62nd consecutive year, Congress compromised to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The document is 4408 pages. This summary is an oversimplification, to say the least.

FY 2023 NDAA in a nutshell 🧵

Volunteers are needed to place wreaths at Soldiers and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington D.C.

Wreath placing begins at noon on Saturday, December 17. The cemetery is located at 21 Harewood Rd. NW

arlingtoncemetery.mil/WAA/SAHNC

Today I had the opportunity to witness the awarding of the 5th Clasp (40 yrs service) & Federation Star to the #YourADF Defence Force Service Medal to good friend & mentor, Major Craig Egan, OAM. Craig was a previous Warrant Officer Joint Operations - Australia & Senior Enlisted Leader of the highest standing

A new fiction must read, “Landslide,” by Adam Sikes Adam Sikes

Be prepared to stop time and be mesmerized by this book!

Congratulations Adam on what we all hope will be many more in the series.

#marines #veterans #authors

The U.S. Navy has made the same error before & after nearly every war it’s been in: not having enough small combatants at start, scrambling to field some, then divesting afterward despite vital contributions. Divesting Mark VI would repeat this cycle (again)
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3…

May I please get two followers to copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.

#SuicidePrevention
1-800-273-8255

Just two. Any two... Copy, not retweet.

Thanks
TimOnPoint
for the reminder!

UNSANITIZED | There’s nothing clean about war. Everyone goes through uncertain times - Marines know all too well. While we’re in our defensive positions ready to attack this hidden enemy - read a story of leadership, team-building, inspiration, and overcoming adversity.

Milton Rehbein SgtMaj Anthony A. Spadaro USMC (Ret) Ken Kunze M. T. Hlad spread the word across III MEF Marines

One of the reasons I’m on twitter. SgtMaj in a joint position asked by his service what he’s reading. SEL mentions 2 books. 1highlights a sister service’s epic struggle 10th Mountain Div. U.S. Army Reading - self dev of any type- is rank immaterial. Need to clone him. SgtMaj Anthony A. Spadaro USMC (Ret) U.S. Marines

SgtMaj Anthony A. Spadaro USMC (Ret) USMC Reading List Donald J. Robertson @FieldGradeLDR And, while I'm at it, may I not very humbly recommend a new book for you 🤓amazon.com/gp/product/168…

USMC Reading List SgtMaj Anthony A. Spadaro USMC (Ret) How do authors contact the USMC ReadingList?

Wondering what SgtMaj Anthony A. Spadaro USMC (Ret) is reading lately. Care to share, SgtMaj? #pme #oorah

Like or hate Once and Eagle? Best thread I’ve read on the book.

In search of a good way to teach people why to wash their hands? brightside.me/inspiration-he…

HUMP DAY | 500+ Miles so far. Getting some miles in with my brother John today in SoCal to hike alongside and support his journey to raise awareness for Veteran & First Responder Suicide Awareness. Semper Fi! .
Featured: @echoinramadi @savethebraveorg John Preston