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U.S. Department of Defense @DeptofDefense · 11 Jan 2026 · 16:00

The Department does not comment on the technical status of partner nation sustainment networks. U.S. commitments to allied readiness are unchanged.

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Five allied F-35 operator networks lost ODIN access simultaneously at 03:00 EST on 10 January. The Department has not stated that this was accidental.

what was actually happening

The severance had been briefed to the White House six days earlier as option one of three, with an estimated effect of 72 to 96 hours to degradation. The estimate was accurate.

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U.S. Department of Defense @DeptofDefense · 23 Jan 2026 · 14:20

Air Mobility Command has established a direct strategic air bridge sustaining U.S. forces in the Arctic from continental hubs. Operations continue on schedule and without interruption.

Readers added context

The bridge was established because host nations revoked clearances for US aerial refuelling from European bases on 21 January.

what was actually happening

Operation Boreal Bridge. Fleet mechanics in Greenland were already reporting critical shortages of de-icing fluid, cold-weather lubricants and heavy engineering spares, and fuel burn at Pituffik was outrunning the prepositioned reserve.

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U.S. Department of Defense @DeptofDefense · 18 Feb 2026 · 15:00

The Department confirms the loss of USS Gettysburg (CG-64) with thirty-two personnel. Next of kin are being notified. Operations in the theater continue.

what was actually happening

In the Phase II situation report delivered to the Situation Room that evening, the loss of the ship occupied one line — between the standoff-inventory figure and the statement that the allied deterrent remained unlocated.

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