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Martin68

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3. Under Trump our government is no longer able to protect or evacuate our personnel working overseas. Incredible

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 09:39 PM

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incompetence and a total lack of respect for those who give their lives for their country. We used to be good this. My family was posted overseas all my life and there was always a plan whenever local conditions become risky. We had a little bag packed and a two-way radio to let us know when and how to evacuate.

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sounds like great planning Skittles Wednesday #1

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Under Trump our government is no longer able to protect or evacuate our personnel working overseas. Incredible Martin68 Wednesday #3