Alex Hollings
@AlexHollings52
Writer, dad, and Marine veteran. Editor in Chief at Sandboxx News, AirPower guy, frequent contributor for Popular Mechanics
The Darkstar in the new @TopGunMovie seems pretty realistic for good reason. Jerry Bruckheimer told me that it was actually designed with Skunk Works engineers. The US Navy told him China reoriented a spy satellite to get pics of it, thinking it was a real experimental aircraft.
One thing about Think Tanks that people often don’t realize is the value derived from the discourse they create. It isn’t about just blindly accepting conclusions they draw or passively agreeing to their recommendations. It’s about the back and forth of discussion (and even…
This is *insane* Think tanks are a vital feedback loop between government, academia, and the public. There have been minor cancellations before, but dropping them wholesale is a dangerous precedent in insulating decision makers from criticism
Finally hoping to get some more segments from my interviews with PACAF Commander Gen. Schneider and Command Chief McCool out this week. I think you'll find them interesting!
Got my airpower fix with @AlexHollings52, always great to catch up and pick his brain! Video coming out next day or two here and on YouTube
Just had a great time being interviewed by one of the best in the game, @prestonstew_ — I’ll be sure to share the link when his video goes live!
Just had a great time being interviewed by one of the best in the game, @prestonstew_ — I’ll be sure to share the link when his video goes live!
Out of over 200 crack troops undergoing Delta Force assessment, only 21 qualified to begin the Unit's basic training. Article by @GeorgeEHandIV sandboxx.us/news/undergoin…
1 million Russian casualties, 4,000 tanks and 21,550 pieces of military equipment. And before someone calls me a warmonger, they started it. And by God, I believe the West should finish it.
Dear Europeans and Americans. What did you get for the $300,000,000,000 you sent to Ukraine?
I’ve gotten to do a lot of weird stuff over the years, and sometimes my phone likes to remind me. Like the December that I dressed up as Santa and got to drive the company Viper around in the snow to deliver presents in Limerock, CT. We were freezing and driving sideways in…
It should come as no surprise that teachers need help stocking their rooms, but I have to admit… I was still surprised by how many responses I got on this! So, I talked it over with my wife last night and we decided to dip into our savings a little to try to help as many…
I will happily jump in on this!
The Air Force wants to replace the world's strongest bunker buster bomb... with an even stronger one. Article by @AlexHollings52 sandboxx.us/news/air-force…
My F/A-XX coverage is getting pretty long, including program history, the needs of the Navy, and its current political turmoil… so would you guys prefer one longer video or a two-parter?
New video is live! Let's talk about how Air Force training (and senior leaders) are changing to meet the challenges of 21st-century conflict: youtu.be/0flDjRL2GiU?si…
Someone introduced sonobuoys to the Marine Corp... Navy gets fancy external launchers; Marine Corp uses a Corporal and can pass an Audit.
Someone introduced sonobuoys to the Marine Corp... Navy gets fancy external launchers; Marine Corp uses a Corporal and can pass an Audit.
Making me feel a lot better about grabbing a Glock 19X instead of the P320 when they hit the market…
Air Force Global Strike Command suspends use of M18 pistol after airman’s death trib.al/6zqmrIl
Anyone who uses "hypersonic" and "ballistic" to describe a missile in the same sentence should be hit on the head.
Turkey unveils a hypersonic ballistic missile called Tayfun Block-4 today at arms fair IDEF. The range is kept secret. 10metres long, 7,200kg weight. Gives you some idea
Eleven European countries are partnering up to create a state-of-the-art next-generation tank for the modern battlefield. Article by @HopeSeck sandboxx.us/news/one-tank-…
The jump scare when you realize Buzz Aldrin is not looking at the flag, he's looking at you
I will happily jump in on this!
It’s that time of year again. Teachers, THANK YOU for what you do. If you need help stocking your room this year, please drop a link to your Classroom Wishlists in the comments! I’ll get as much as I can, and there are always some great members of the community who chip in too!
Last week to apply!
“The Harding Fellowship” is a 3‑year Army program selecting captains, master sergeants & CW4s for graduate study in journalism at the Univ. of Kansas, followed by editing professional branch journals. Deadline to apply is this Friday (July 25)! @USArmy lineofdeparture.army.mil/Harding/
"Clouds are a scary conspiracy" might be the dumbest trend I've ever seen on this site and has me thinking we should maybe just delete the internet