While everyone is distracted by the Trayvon Martin case….two stories.
From 14 July 2013:
WW3 Brews As Nation Distracted By Trayvon Martin Case
EXTRACT
Now enter new reports surfacing from the Russian Defense Ministry on orders of Vladimir Putin that the largest military ‘state of full combat readiness’ drill is taking place with around 160,000 troops ordered to report from all corners of the military. Specifically, the translated reports detail how Putin is calling together not just Armed Forces of Russia troops, but all forms of long-range aircraft, 70 naval ships, bomber and fighter aircraft, and so on.
According to a syndicated Russian announcement:
“On Friday, during a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu Russian, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an unexpected military drill, urging all forces to enter a state of full combat readiness on the night of July 13.”
And from 16 July 2013:
Russia Amasses ‘Full Combat Readiness’ Strategic Bombers
EXTRACT
Whether or not escalations reach the point of conflict, and I certainly hope they do not (as Israel vs Russia is the absolute ‘perfect storm’ setup to launch the next world war and potential nuclear armageddon), the amassing of over 160,000 troops and strategic bombers with orders to achieve ‘full combat readiness’ is newsworthy. But apparently not to the mainstream media within the United States. A simple Google search at the time of writing for ‘Russia 160,000 troops’ will in fact bring up forums, social media posts, Russian websites, and small-time blogs.
Where’s the media?
Phi Beta Iota: An alert reader has pointed out that the Eastern District is the furthest from the Middle East (see graphic). An ingenious leader would do a full exercise far away, while drawing on all lessons learned in real time and having the other districts mixing staff observation in the east with command preparations for the real thing.
