Monday, January 19, 2026

The Military Might Of The US -- Trump's First Year --

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Quickly:

  • Hamas, Hezbollah, Gaza
  • Iran defenses neutralized
  • Iranian nuclear facilities attacked
  • Venezuela - Maduro extradition

Out of that litany of firsts, "things I have learned" and need to explore more.

  • 142nd Wing, Oregon ANG, Portland, co-located with PDX
  • F-15EX, wiki;
     

     


It's Cold And It's A Slow News Day -- And Thus, News Out Of Norway -- January 19, 2026

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Link here

Reports indicate that Norway's sovereign wealth fund (the "Oil Fund") has faced criticism and pushed for changes that critics argue
"water down" net-zero commitments, balancing its climate goals with protecting financial returns, especially given Norway's large oil and gas industry, leading to debates about the fund's role in climate transition versus fiduciary duty.