Posted on 06/22/2025 5:14:03 AM PDT by backpacker_c
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine will hold a press briefing at the Pentagon.
Tune in on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 7:30 am EDT on RSBN.
Hegseth began presser
Now General Caine going over operational details
Quite impressive operation.
The one question I have is, since each bomber only has two pilots, how do they stay awake for the 30+ hours they were in the air?
There’s two pilots, so they take turns catching a few catnaps.
When I was a young submariner, we simulated a war conditioned, submarine turnaround, we had to do a 3 day off in rload, and maybe mandatory maintenance to keep it safe. We went back out the sea in that three day window, most of us did not sleep for the entire three days
question on wanting regime change - Hegseth said mission was to take out nuclear sites
question on when congress was notified... Hegseth said congress notified immediately once planes were in the air
multiple ? on damage - battle damage assessment is still on going
Hegseth repeats that Trump had given iran multiple times to make a deal for peace, and iran refused. At some point decided he needed to take action
>> how do they stay awake for the 30+ hours they were in the air?
a) adrenaline
b) they’re not old like you and me
c) autopilot on the way back
d) adrenaline
Three, including the autopilot
With the exception of a few catnaps, sorry forgot to add that part
“Quite impressive operation.”
Loved the detailed timeline given by Caine. Operation “Midnight Hammer” is a good name.
Interesting that the press critters aren’t be their pissy normal selves.
Early on they would put a folding camp cot , behind the flight deck and catch a few hours here an there.
I’m surprised there was no question about possible radiation leakage from the bomb sites.
>> Interesting that the press critters aren’t be their pissy normal selves.
Good observation.
I believe we are blessed to be witnessing a historical “watershed season”. There will be a lot of changes in the souls (minds, wills, emotions) of a lot of people in a lot of people-groups — journalists for example. Some will descend deeper into the demonic; others will be transformed by the power of the Spirit of GOD. Revival and restoration will be ushered in. For everyone, the season of change will be hard to ignore!
I noticed that, the press were the politest I’ve ever seen them in a long time
The IAEA and some othersurrounding countries had already reported there was no increased radiation noted after the operation, so they didn’t waste a question
Probably shocked by the competence of an administration that they believe to be buffoons.
I would guess the good stuff was removed to a less secure location
No, he said Congress was notified once planes were out of Iranian airspace on their way home.
Worked with a guy who flew B52s from North Dakota to Vietnam back in the 60s. Said they had two crews, lots of procedures & hard candy to suck on to keep them awake. Said outside of taking off & landing, flying those distances is extremely boring.
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