Nobody here leaks intentionally, but unwitting folks on the ground near military bases sometimes do. This was the reason for the loose lips sink ships posters in WWII. I live in North Florida and we always know whats going out (a lot starts from here). But I agree that maybe it would be better not to post it until its a done deal.
Except that the enemy probably already knows, since some Congressional or even Senatorial Dem has no doubt given them a heads-up. And surveillance has gotten so much better that the enemy probably knew about it practically before the airmen themselves did.
True. GA hunting preserve across the river from Warner Robins AFG Logistics... knew Gulf War I was on from the huge number of big transports in and out. Guessed it was the Gulf, anyway.
But no sense giving it to the illegal sleeper agents in our country. Everybody button your lips.