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Title: Jade Helm 15: Controversial military exercise starts Wednesday
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ArmyTimes
URL Source: http://www.armytimes.com/story/mili ... -operations-exercise/30144561/
Published: Jul 14, 2015
Author: Kyle Jahne
Post Date: 2015-07-14 19:02:55 by Kluane
Keywords: None
Views: 817
Comments: 18
Jade Helm 15: Controversial military exercise starts Wednesday By Kyle Jahner, Staff writer 4:12 p.m. EDT July 14, 2015 Starting Wednesday, U.S. Army Special Operations Command will take point on a large-scale training exercise in Texas — or if you believe some fringe outlets, they'll take point on the Pentagon's preparation for civil war. Jade Helm 15, as the exercise is called, will run through Sept. 15 and will involve unconventional warfare involving Army special operators, as well as representatives from the other services. It will focus on enhancing team-level elements' abilities to operate in asymmetric warfare well-removed from company- and battalion-level organization, said USASOC spokesman Lt. Col. Mark Lastoria. The months leading up to Jade Helm were peppered with various conspiracy theories on fringe websites. The outrage even led to town hall meetings in Texas communities with Army representatives. ARMY TIMES Conspiracy groups question USASOC mission in Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responded by publicly assigning the Texas State Guard to keep an eye on Jade Helm. Abbott's office later downplayed the move, saying it fit in with the guard's advisory role in the state. Abbott also reaffirmed the state's history of support for the military — a reason the Army cited for choosing the state to conduct the exercise. The training will occur in six other states: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. USASOC will supply the vast majority of the roughly 1,200 personnel in the joint exercise, according to Lastoria. Limited special operations forces units from the Navy, Marines and Air Force will also participate. On the eve of Jade Helm, Lastori dismissed the conspiracies and suggestion opposition to the exercises has waned. "This overall training exercise is designed to ensure that Army special operations forces are trained, equipped and organized to meet future threats," Lastoria told Army Times. "Even a lot of the journalists in Texas have said a lot of the controversy has died down." Jade Helm 15 kicks off on July 15. Jade Helm 15 kicks off on July 15. (Photo: Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite/SOCOM) About 4-5 members of the Texas State Guard will act as a liaison for citizens and coordinate with the Army from Camp Mabry, headquarters of Texas Military Forces, according to the governor's office. A spokesman said the state should have no reason to worry or distrust the military, and said most communications between the state guard and constituents have dealt with simple logistics. Lastoria said the biggest inconvenience to residents will be noise from military vehicles passing through. Most activities will occur in remote settings, and any use of private land has been coordinated and agreed to in advance, he said. ARMY TIMES The 'Texas takeover': Chuck Norris vs. Jon Stewart Outside events have been tied into the conspiracy. Temporarily-closed Walmarts were seen as concentration camps being prepared in the minds of some, while Blue Bunny ice cream trucks traveling allegedly traveling near military vehicles were theorized as mobile morgues. Journalists are not permitted to embed in the operation. Lastoria cited "the scope and scale and complex nature of the training exercise," which he said was not uncommon among training exercises. Jade Helm ends in September. Jade Helm ends in September. (Photo: DoD) "We look at all request for media visibility, and grant when and where possible. In this case it just wasn't possible," Lastoria said. "We have to take a balance of communication with the public and preserving operation security as well." The training will take place, according to USASOC, in the following locations: • Arizona: National Guard Training Centers and at an Army Reserve Center • Florida: Eglin Air Force Base • Louisiana: Camp Beauregard • Mississippi: Camp Shelby, Naval Research Laboratory ? Stennis Space Center, and U.S. Navy Seabee Base at Gulfport/Biloxi • New Mexico: Cannon Air Force Base, and tentatively in Otero County • Texas: Camps Bullis and Swift, and in Bastrop, Burleson, Brazos, Edwards, Howard, Hudspeth, Kimble, Martin, Marion, Real, Schleicher and Tom Green Counties • Utah: Carbon and Emery Counties
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#1. To: All (#0)
Kooks and halfwits wetting themselves.
Any news breaking about Jade Helm 15? Martial law? Didn't think there would be.
You mean the supposedly secret exercise which everyone knows about:)?
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.---John 1:17
[BREAKING]: As Jade Helm Goes Live, Cellular Service Fades Across the Country (AT&T)
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Well I have been wildly anticipating Deckard and the other kooks reporting!
I just made a long distance cell call without any trouble. Your kook source may have failed to pay his bill.
You have a posting history since July 2015 (this month) and you have already concluded Deckard is a kook? How's the mosquito population up in Alaska this time of year? For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.---John 1:17
Kluane = yukon. Kluane National Park and Reserve are two units of Canada's national park system, located in the extreme southwestern corner of Yukon, Canada. Kluane National Park Reserve was established in 1972, covering 22,013 km2 (8,499 sq mi). He's been in rehab for his gay porn obsession and Sterno addiction for the past several months. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Thought so... Gonna have to ask AKA for more room to add all these alternate screen names on the bozo list. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.---John 1:17
How's the mosquito population up in Alaska this time of year? Ever heard of lurking? Doesn't take long to see which posters fit the KOOK label. Hondo is another that sticks out like a Confederate flag at an Al Sharpton Baptist gathering. Everything I hear is that it has been rather dry so I have to assume it wasn't too bad. Of course you could research on the internet and see for yourself.
I knew he couldn't stay away forever.
So - just to be clear : by your own admission, you are NOT the former poster who went by the screen name "yukon"? Is that your contention? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Are you the site owner? Are you a moderator? Why should I or anyone else answer to you?
Just curious - your posting style is remarkably similar, and of course there is the coincidental use of similar screen names. I'd just like to hear you deny those facts. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Why? You're a kook, but I'm not interested in or curious about who or what you've been or how you've become a criminal supporting troll.
On another note - have you ever been caught posting the "wrong link" (which turned out to be a link to a gay porn site) on this or any similar discussion forum?
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much I'm not interested in your mental state, troll.
Can you please update this [BREAKING] so all posters can view?
The months leading up to Jade Helm were peppered with various conspiracy theories on fringe websites.
#2. To: All (#0)
#3. To: Kluane (#0)
#4. To: Liberator, hondo68 (#0)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#5. To: redleghunter (#3)
You mean the supposedly secret exercise which everyone knows about:)?
#6. To: Deckard (#4)
[BREAKING]: As Jade Helm Goes Live, Cellular Service Fades Across the Country (AT&T)
#7. To: Kluane, Deckard, A K A Stone, liberator (#5)
Well I have been wildly anticipating Deckard and the other kooks reporting!
#8. To: redleghunter (#7)
(Edited)
You have a posting history since July 2015 (this month) and you have already concluded Deckard is a kook?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#9. To: Deckard (#8)
#10. To: redleghunter (#7)
You have a posting history since July 2015 (this month) and you have already concluded Deckard is a kook?
#11. To: Deckard (#8)
He's been in rehab for his gay porn obsession and Sterno addiction for the past several months.
#12. To: Kluane (#10)
Ever heard of lurking?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#13. To: Deckard (#12)
#14. To: Kluane (#13)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#15. To: Deckard (#14)
Just curious
#16. To: Kluane (#15)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#17. To: Deckard (#16)
On another note
#18. To: Deckard (#4)
[BREAKING]: As Jade Helm Goes Live, Cellular Service Fades Across the Country (AT&T)
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