Preston Stewart
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I make videos discussing war, conflict and national security topics
Murfreesboro, TN
Joined May 2020
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Where folks tend to get confused is around the 2, now 5% spend per GDP. That’s what countries pledge to spend on their own military, defense and related items, not a check written to the Brussels.
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Solid breakdown with links to public sources by Ronnie below. Bookmark it for the next time someone claims we’re writing $900B checks to NATO each year
How Much Does The US Spend on NATO? Ok I got bored of waiting for the poll below, and I don't think at this point it'll change much. Let's talk about NATO 'funding' for a second. The 'answer' is ~$850 Million*. We pay ~$850 Million, or just under 16% of NATO's operating costs
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Junctional tourniquets being presented by the Ukrainian company Shlyah.
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NEW!! Seven more children return to their families as White House highlights ongoing humanitarian cooperation and renewed momentum toward regional stability.
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“There is a possibility that the U.S. will betray Ukraine on the issue of territory without clarity on security guarantees,” Macron said, according to Spiegel
🚨 BREAKING: French President Emmanuel Macron warned the US could be about to “betray” Ukraine, according to a leaked transcript of a call between European leaders strategizing about how to protect Kyiv. Read the story: https://t.co/IT5wYmacsx
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What I think is really cool here is that this was submitted and presented by an individual. A Swedish doctor who saw the challenges of getting a casualty off the battlefield in Ukraine and worked towards a prototype in his garage.
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This is the scoop-n-scoot, a low cost, lightweight CASEVAC solution. Looks a lot easier to move than a traditional 2-4 person litter carry.
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This is the rapid armor shelter system. It’s a way to stand up instant modular ballistic shelters for people and equipment while reducing their thermal signature. Square panels are 40lbs each so can be assembled by hand and no tools required for setup. Ballistic data below
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First submission is a UGV-first advanced stretcher. Designed to be pre-positioned on a ground vehicle and provides added stability for the casualty during the transport.
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Focus areas for today’s innovation challenge. -Immediate care at point of injury -Concealed casualty collection point -Medical C2 in a jammed environment -Protected extraction
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