Good morning,

Today we have a good one! Robotic soldiers of the future, Michael Kane, a legendary WWII veteran, and War Pigeons… yes you did read that correctly!

There will also be no mention of Jack Teixeira and the leak, I think we have all read enough on that this last week.

Lets dive straight in…

On this day in 1961

Did you know about the Bay of Pigs invasion? Back in 1961, the CIA sponsored a military operation to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro's government.

A group of 1,500 Cuban exiles landed in the Bay of Pigs, but the invasion failed within three days due to strong resistance from the Cuban military. This event marked a significant turning point in the history of the Cold War and strained relations between the US and Cuba for decades.

Will Robotic soldiers be the future?

Technology is advancing so quickly, and it’s possible that the battlefields of the future will be run by humans in command centres controlling robots (like these) who will be doing the fighting. Sounds farfetched and futuristic but I believe that is where we are headed.

Now, being realistic it won’t be in my lifetime, where we are building soldiers on the production line but it is going that way.

Check out this YouTube video of how realistic robots are operating like humans…scary! What’s your thoughts?

Happy 90th Sir Michael

Actor Sir Michael Caine has been presented with several mementos from his time in the British Army. Now, not a lot of people know this, but Sir Michael served in the Royal Fusiliers during the Korean War.

To mark his 90th birthday, Sir Michael was sent medals, photos and a 5 Fusiliers emblem to recognise his time serving with the British Army.

The Armed Forces were not foreign to Sir Michael, with his father serving during the Second World War – which saw his family flee London during the Blitz. Congratulations, Sir Michael; we hope you enjoyed your birthday.

We celebrate the life of Vincent J. Speranza

Vincent J. Speranza is a World War II veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. He is best known for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

During the battle, Speranza was a 19-year-old private first class serving as a medic. He volunteered to deliver much-needed medical supplies to his unit despite heavy enemy fire. He made his way through the dangerous terrain, even carrying some supplies on his back, until he reached his destination and delivered the supplies.

Later in the battle, Speranza's unit was surrounded and outnumbered by German forces. They were low on supplies and morale was dwindling. Speranza noticed a nearby building that had been abandoned, and he remembered seeing some US Army rations inside. He bravely made his way to the building, gathered up as many rations as he could carry, and brought them back to his unit.

Speranza's bravery and selflessness inspired his fellow soldiers and helped to lift their spirits during a difficult time.

After the war, he returned home and worked as a teacher and coach. He also remained active in veteran organizations and helped to organize reunions for his fellow soldiers.

In recent years, Speranza has become a popular speaker, an author, and has shared his experiences with audiences across the country. He continues to inspire others with his courage and dedication to his country.

Gift ideas from Amazon

On my research this week I came across this gift, a leather bound journal from Amazon and in fact I caved and purchased it myself!

From our YouTube Channel

So this week we completed a video about the bravery of Jared Christopher Monti, Staff Sergeant Miller, Staff Sergeant Atkins, and Private First Class McGinnis. Have a look and let us know what you think.

Click here to view

In the news this week

So each week I share news stories that I found interesting.

• Rocket Attack Targets US Base in Syria, No Casualties A rocket attack Monday targeted a base in eastern Syria where U.S. troops are based causing no injuries or damage, the U.S. military said.

• Missing Marine Vet Confirmed Killed in Ukraine The family of a highly decorated Marine officer who went missing in the early days of Ukraine's call for foreign volunteer fighters now says the man died fighting Russian forces.

Did you know?

During World War II, the United States military used pigeons to deliver messages? 🐦 These 'war pigeons' were trained to fly long distances and were equipped with small tubes containing messages that they would deliver to their designated location.

These feathered messengers were essential in providing critical information to the troops, especially in areas where communication lines had been cut off.

In fact, over 90% of messages sent by war pigeons during World War II were successfully delivered!

Despite advancements in technology, war pigeons continued to be used in military operations well into the 20th century. Today, we honor these brave birds and their contribution to our nation's defense.

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Well that’s it for this week, remember if you have a story of your own email it to us at [email protected]

Rob 🫡