Senior Pentagon officials were frustrated that Israel did not notify the U.S. before conducting a strike on an Iranian site in Syria this month, an escalation that they assess increases risks to American forces in the Middle East, U.S. officials said. wapo.st/4cXmgo3

SCOOP: Boxer heading to San Diego for repairs after engineering casualty. Early estimates say 2-3 weeks for repairs. Not clear on what broke. 15th MEU Marines, aircraft offloaded.

High interest rates, rising inflation: The economy still isn’t normal

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A top U.S. general warned lawmakers Wednesday that the war in Ukraine has reached a decisive moment, with Russia expected to hold a 10 to 1 advantage on artillery shells “within weeks” unless the U.S. approves additional military support for Ukraine. wapo.st/3TVpbok

Great thread about a great man.

A little story for you: The Red Sox had one photo in their clubhouse for many years, an old black-and-white shot of Johnny Pesky, who gave decades of service to the franchise as a player, coach, manager and advisor.

Ralph Puckett dies at 97; Army Ranger belatedly received Medal of Honor wapo.st/3TP3Uwv

I remember when the war in Gaza began I got a number of requests to write articles comparing the challenges of fighting Hamas in Gaza to fighting ISIS in Mosul, since I had covered both wars. I wrote a bunch of articles. Today I’m dismayed, here’s why

GOODNIGHT EVERYBODY

There's a lot here to digest.

via Ben Terris, aka 'Benny T'

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My son came up to me this morning and sweetly offered me a dinosaur to keep me company at work, so if you see me randomly photographing a Stegosaurus at #SAS today, please know I haven't fully lost my mind.

End of an era:

RIP, Colonel. Ralph Puckett was an American hero. He was the very definition of a Patriot, country over self. He will be sorely missed. He and Jeannie allowed three reporters to come along for the ride — myself and ⁦WRBL News 3⁩ colleague Phil Scoggins and ⁦Dan Lamothe

Absolute legend and world class mentor who gave so much back to the Ranger community and others. Met him during IBOLC in 2011, gave us a copy of his book with an inspiring quote inside. Touched the lives of thousands.

RLTW

Dan Lamothe The Washington Post “Col. Puckett…called for unity in the United States. “While we have many enemies of this country today who want to see us fall, there’s no greater enemy than ourselves,” he said. “We have divided ourselves into tribes…”

Great obituary for a great warrior

Saw this man just a few weeks ago and he was still hanging around RTB, inspiring young men in what it takes to make it home.