#Drone Service in Pensacola

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RedWasp Drone Aerophotography Professional Equipment We proud to show our customers our Drone Fleet Hummingbird Rip through the sky with speed, power, and complete control. Go into the beyond and redefine flying. The DJI Digital FPV System was designed for the drone racing industry. It consists of the DJI FPV Air Unit Module, DJI FPV Camera, DJI FPV Goggles, and DJI FPV Remote Controller, all of…

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Now in Pensacola RedWasp Drone Services

RedWasp Drone open its doors in Pensacola Area RedWasp Drone is a locally owned business, managed by Juan Rodulfo, Webmaster SEO at Guaripete Solutions, and Part 107 FAA Certified Drone Operator. RedWasp services are Drone Mapping, Drone Photography, Roof Inspections, Real Estate Aerial Photography, Drone Video, Aerial 4K Video Services, Aerial Panoramic and 180 degrees Pictures, we serve the…

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Underrated Benefits of Drone Photography You Should Know

Drone photography is a rapidly growing field, with more and more people using drones to capture amazing aerial shots, especially after the pandemic. There are many benefits to using drone photography, including the ability to get unique perspectives, capture hard-to-reach angles, and take pictures and videos in places that would otherwise be inaccessible. In this article, we have focused on the top benefits of drone photography Alabama, which has been gaining popularity in recent days.

Top Benefits of Drone Photography

With the advent of new technologies, drone photography has become more accessible than ever before. Using a drone, photographers can capture aerial shots that were once only possible with expensive equipment and helicopters. Here are some of the benefits of using drone photography:

High-quality photography

One of the biggest benefits of drone photography is the ability to get unique perspectives. Drones can fly high into the sky to get shots that would otherwise be impossible to get. This can be great for landscape photography, as you can get a bird's eye view of the scene. You can also fly low to the ground to get interesting close-ups.

Captures hard-to-find views

Another benefit of drone photography is the ability to capture hard-to-reach angles. If you want to get a shot of a tall building or a waterfall, for example, a drone can easily get to the angle you need. You can also use a drone to get shots that are otherwise difficult or dangerous to get, such as shots of active volcanoes or wildlife in their natural habitat. It can be used to take pictures and videos in places that would otherwise be inaccessible. Drones can fly over crowds or into tight spaces, for example, letting you get shots that you couldn't get any other way.

Cost-efficient photography solution

Compared to other methods of aerial photography, drones are relatively affordable. You can get a high-quality drone for a few hundred dollars, making it a great option for amateur and professional photographers alike. Through this, you can save a lot of time and money. It's also why a wide section of people is considering drone photography in Mobile, AL.

The Bottom Line

If you're interested in drone photography, many resources are available to help you get started. You can find drones for sale online or at your local electronics store, and there are plenty of tutorial videos and articles to help you learn how to use your drone. With a little practice, you'll be taking amazing aerial shots in no time. Furthermore, you can also get the best drone services in Alabama from Pelican Drones. It's a place commercially licensed by the FAA and widely known for providing services like premium aerial photography, videography, and industrial drone services at an affordable cost. Know more about them on their website pelicandrones.com.

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Construction Aerial Survey Services

Construction Aerial Survey Services in Pensacola Area by RedWasp Drone Construction Aerial Survey Services in Pensacola Area by RedWasp Drone According to a McKinsey study, the construction industry struggles with a great deal of inefficiency. Large construction projects typically take 20% longer than expected to complete and are up to 80% over budget. Compared to other sectors, the industry…

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Equip Exposition to celebrate 40th Anniversary with focus on new attendee experiences

There are a few things that are certain in Pensacola that you will have to deal with at some point - tree removal and tree trimming. Before you hire a Tree Services Pensacola Florida company you should take into consideration before hiring a tree service company. Some of the things you should consider include: - The type of tree that needs to be removed - The size of the tree - The location of the tree - The condition of the tree If you are unsure about whether or not you need to hire a tree removal company, contact https://treeservicespensacola.com/tree-removal-pensacola/ for a consultation. We will be able to assess your situation and give you our professional opinion. The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville will again host Equip Expo in 2023. (Photo: Chris Higdon) Equip Exposition will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. The show said it will expand and offer new, advanced education, additional entertainment and events including a new arena concert. The will also be an expansion into the West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and improved logistics and food options. “Equip Expo has evolved into a unique, week-long experience for a range of interconnected businesses including outdoor power equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, tree care, design, lighting, irrigation and more,” says Kris Kiser, president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages the trade show. “And just like our industry is ever-evolving, so is the trade show that serves them.” New for 2023 show experiences: A new arena concert at the Yum! Center featuring the headlining band, Third Eye Blind; A return of the New Product Showcase; A Welcome Party at the downtown Kentucky International Convention Center (adjacent to the downtown Marriott and Hyatt hotels) with a concert from Expo house band, The Crashers; Keynote speech by Polar Explorer and master storyteller Ben Saunders who completed the longest-ever polar journey on foot; The debut of the Equip Exposition Equipment Museum to showcase the evolution of the industry; The addition of a business lounge, meeting spaces and expanded seating areas at the KEC; Landscape education for youth, sponsored by the TurfMutt Foundation. Children ages 12 and up may attend the show; Improved shuttle bus, rideshare and transportation logistics; and More coffee shops and food offerings on-site, including breakfast options. Equip Expo’s outdoor demo yard expanded by 30 acres for the 2022 show, which was the largest show in the event’s 40-year history. (Photo: Equip Expo) Fan favorites also will return to the 2023 Expo including can’t-miss education (including content provided by Landscape Management magazine) and connection events for landscapers and dealers, live in-tree climbing demonstrations, Mulligan’s Fun Run & 5K, the UTV Test Track, the Drone Zone and Mulligan’s Mutt Madness, a national dog adoption event, sponsored by the TurfMutt Foundation. Equip Expo will be held October 17-20, and registration for this year’s show opens in April. The post Equip Exposition to celebrate 40th Anniversary with focus on new attendee experiences appeared first on Landscape Management.

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Recently, biologists got a call about a Right Whale mom  and calf pair spotted in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola Pass.

It is rare to see right whales in the Gulf of Mexico so NOAA Fisheries is reminding the public to please give these animals their space. Please report any sightings of right whales to 1-877-WHALE-HELP (1-877-942-5343).

Sightings may also be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard via channel 16 or through the WhaleAlert app: http://www.whalealert.org/   Approaching or remaining within 500 yards (1,500 feet) of a right whale is illegal. These regulations apply to vessels and aircraft (including drones), and to people using other watercraft such as surfboards, kayaks, and jet skis. Any vessel within 500 yards of a right whale must depart immediately at a safe, slow speed. Call the NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964 to report violations.   If right whales are in the area, please refrain from fishing, pull your lines out of the water and move at least 500 yards away (approximately 5 football fields). Photo credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

via: NOAA Fisheries Service

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Headlines

As wildfire smoke becomes a part of life on the West Coast, so do its health risks (Washington Post) Every morning for the past few weeks, JoEllen Depakakibo has had a new kind of morning routine. She sets her alarm for 6 and opens the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow site on her phone. If the Air Quality Index (AQI) passes 150, called “unhealthy” by the EPA, Depakakibo has her employees shut the main door and turn on a medical-grade air purifier inside Pinhole Coffee Shop, the cafe she opened here six years ago. If it passes 200, they close the cafe. She’s had to shut five times in recent weeks because of the smoke that has stubbornly settled over the city. The fires are also having a massive impact on people far from any actual flames. Massive plumes of smoke have converged and covered almost the entire western edge of the United States. It has drifted into the neighboring states of Nevada and Arizona, lowering air quality in some parts. And smoke has even blotted out the sun thousands of miles away in D.C. The haze along the West Coast has created the most polluted air in the world over the past week, forcing millions of residents indoors. And the smoke is creating short- and long-term health risks for everyone exposed, health experts say.

Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back (AP) In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against Iran have been restored. Few countries believe the move is legal, and such action could provoke a credibility crisis at the United Nations. Virtually alone in the world, the Trump administration will announce on Saturday that U.N. sanctions on Iran eased under the 2015 nuclear deal are back in force. But the other members of the U.N. Security Council, including U.S. allies, disagree and have vowed to ignore the step. That sets the stage for ugly confrontations as the world body prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary at a coronavirus-restricted General Assembly session next week. The question is how the Trump administration will respond to being ignored. It already has slapped extensive sanctions on Iran, but could impose penalties on countries that don’t enforce the U.N. sanctions it claims to have reimposed. A wholesale rejection of the U.S. position could push the administration, which has already withdrawn from multiple U.N. agencies, organizations and treaties, further away from the international community.

MiGs on the campaign trail (Foreign Policy) The fundraising arm of the Trump campaign issued a digital ad centered on supporting U.S. troops, which ran from Sept. 8 through Sept. 12. The only problem? It used photos of Russian fighter jets, Politico reports.

Remote work vs. office work (Bloomberg) A Gallup survey conducted for Wells Fargo found 42 percent of the 1,094 workers it surveyed looked favorably on working remotely compared to just 14 percent who viewed it negatively. Other surveys conducted for large employers have found similar interest in at least partial work-from-home moving forward. When a management consultancy asked 1,000 people in June what they were looking forward to when returning to the office, 20 percent said “nothing at all.” In related news (via Business Insider), the vast majority (83%) of millennials currently living near a major tech hub, such as Silicon Valley or New York, plan to or are considering a move to a more affordable city because of COVID, according to new data from a survey of 500 US tech workers by domain extension provider .Tech Domains. It coincides with US tech giants pioneering new flexible working policies because of the pandemic.

Gulf Coast braces for 2nd round of flooding in Sally’s wake (AP) Homeowners and businesses along the soggy Gulf Coast began cleaning up Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Sally, even as the region braced for a delayed, second round of flooding in the coming days from rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains. In hard-hit Pensacola and surrounding Escambia County, where Sally’s floodwaters surged through downtown streets and lapped at car door handles on Wednesday before receding, authorities went door-to-door to check on residents and warn them the danger wasn’t over. With the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on alert, Sally’s rainy remnants pushed farther inland across the Southeast, causing flooding in Georgia and threatening more of the same on Friday in North Carolina and Virginia. Forecasters said Georgia could get up to a foot (30 centimeters), and South Carolina 10 inches (25 centimeters).

For Mexico, a somber Independence Day (Washington Post) Troops marched in formation across a deserted public plaza in the Mexican capital Wednesday, and military planes rocketed across a clear blue sky to mark the country’s independence from Spain. But while many Mexicans enjoyed the day off, lingering in bars and eateries across the city, the prevailing mood was one of brief escapism from a dark and worrying time, defined by the devastation of a virus that has take more than 71,600 lives and hammered the economy. “We are proud, but we are angry and sad at the same time,” said Laura Santander, 28, a physician who was sipping rum and Cokes with friends at a noisy cafe. “This is our nation’s birthday, and normally we love to celebrate and shout and carry on. But we know the pandemic is not going to go away for a long time. It is eclipsing our pride.”

Back to the past in Bolivia? (Foreign Policy) An opinion poll published on Wednesday suggests that Luis Arce, the candidate representing former Bolivian President Evo Morales’s Movement for Socialism, is leading all other candidates for next month’s presidential election, a sign that Morales’s legacy in the country is still strong. Arce served as the country’s minister of finance from 2006 to 2017, and was a close ally of Morales. According to the poll, Arce’s support stands at 40.3 percent, distantly followed by former President Carlos Mesa and current interim President Jeanine Áñez, the former senator who took over the presidency after Morales’s forced resignation in November.

Lesbos and its migrants (NYT) One week after a fire razed Europe’s largest migrant camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, few countries have offered to take in any of the 12,500 people who became homeless, and while the Greek government has quickly erected a makeshift tent camp, migrants and aid workers fear it will fall into the same squalid conditions that have symbolized the continent’s failures.

As India’s virus cases rise, so do questions over death toll (AP) When Narayan Mitra died on July 16, a day after being admitted to the hospital for fever and breathing difficulties, his name never appeared on any of the official lists put out daily of those killed by the coronavirus. Test results later revealed that Mitra had indeed been infected with COVID-19, but the virus was deemed an “incidental” factor. “He died because of the virus, and there is no point lying about it,” Abhijit Mitra said of the finding. Such exclusions could explain why India, which has recorded more than 5.1 million infections—second only to the United States—has a death toll of about 83,000 in a country of 1.3 billion people. India’s Health Ministry has cited this as evidence of its success in fighting the pandemic. But experts say the numbers are misleading and that India is not counting many deaths. (Other countries are reportedly guilty of the same.)

U.S. Sending Weapons to Taiwan as Tensions With China Remain High (Foreign Policy) The United States is planning to sell a range of new weapons to Taiwan, deepening its commitment to the island nation amid deteriorating relations with Beijing. Sources told Reuters that the sales include seven major weapons systems, including mines, cruise missiles, and drones; a huge supply of weaponry that represents a major departure from the more conservative approach taken by past administrations. Details obtained by the Wall Street Journal said that the deal was expected to total around $7 billion, and would include $400 million worth of sophisticated drones, complete with sensors, logistics, training, and other equipment. The move is sure to provoke a strong reaction in Beijing. China has long considered Taiwan to be part of its national territory, and it strongly opposes any overtures by the United States to develop deeper ties with the country.

Churches have become South Korea’s coronavirus battleground (Washington Post) In South Korea, Christians find themselves at the center of pandemic controversy, after places of worship and Christian communities were blamed by President Moon Jae-in for two waves of coronavirus infections. The ensuing dispute has mixed religion, epidemiology and politics in a nation where nearly 1 in 3 people identify as Christian and where those who do often lean conservative, putting them at odds with Moon’s center-left government. As a result of the controversy, Seog’s Gyesan Jeil Church—in Incheon city, southwest of the capital, Seoul—was forced to switch to largely online services last month. And the pastor is not happy. “Except for a few rule-breakers, most churches, including ours, have been carefully observing health rules at excruciating emotional and financial cost,” he said in an interview. “Enforcing these restrictions unilaterally upon all Protestant churches, this is nothing short of communism.” Meeting with leaders of Protestant groups in the Seoul area last month, Moon urged compliance with the coronavirus rules.

Under lockdown, Israel faces bitter start of Jewish New Year (AP) Eating apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish tradition to symbolize a sweet start of the New Year. But in Israel, bitterness prevails on the eve of the holiday as the country faces a second nationwide lockdown to stem a raging coronavirus outbreak. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has imposed a three-week lockdown, beginning on Friday afternoon—just hours before Rosh Hashanah starts. Israel’s first lockdown, in March and April, put a damper on Passover, the Jewish spring holiday marking the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. Now, the Jewish High Holidays look to be similarly subdued. Religious and secular Israelis alike mark Rosh Hashanah with festive holiday feasts with family and friends. They pack synagogues, often spending hours in prayer, especially during the fast of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which falls later this month.

Tracking device for UAE visitors (Reuters) International passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi airport will now have to wear a tracking device while they complete a mandatory 14-day home quarantine due to COVID-19, according to state-owned Etihad Airways. Daily infections in the United Arab Emirates rose this month to their highest since the outbreak started, which officials have largely blamed on people not practicing social distancing.

Sudan flooding (AFP) The White Nile and Blue Nile rivers are Sudan’s lifeblood. Heavy rains, however, have transformed them into a force for calamity. More than 100 are dead and more than half a million are homeless in the worst flooding in at least a century. Khartoum is the worst-hit area, inundated by waters from both Nile tributaries. Humanitarian aid has been slow to arrive, and many have been sheltering in schools and government offices.

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Florida Company Deploys Drones to Sanitize Facilities in Virus Fight

Florida Company Deploys Drones to Sanitize Facilities in Virus Fight

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Upward Drone Solutions was only in business for a few months before the coronavirus pandemic hit and much of its work cleaning the exteriors of buildings dried up.

Andy Godfrey, CEO of the Pensacola Beach-based business, said that’s when he and engineers at the company had to pivot on the type of service they provided. They reconfigured a 55-pound drone from its original use cleaning the…

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Now in Pensacola RedWasp Drone Services

RedWasp Drone open its doors in Pensacola Area RedWasp Drone is a locally owned business, managed by Juan Rodulfo, Webmaster SEO at Guaripete Solutions, and Part 107 FAA Certified Drone Operator. RedWasp services are Drone Mapping, Drone Photography, Roof Inspections, Real Estate Aerial Photography, Drone Video, Aerial 4K Video Services, Aerial Panoramic and 180 degrees Pictures, we serve the…

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RedWasp Drone Fleet

RedWasp Drone Aerophotography Professional Equipment We proud to show our customers our Drone Fleet Hummingbird Rip through the sky with speed, power, and complete control. Go into the beyond and redefine flying.The DJI Digital FPV System was designed for the drone racing industry. It consists of the DJI FPV Air Unit Module, DJI FPV Camera, DJI FPV Goggles, and DJI FPV Remote Controller, all…

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How Drone Services Transform Video Production

Filmmaking and video production have always been a blend of art and technology. Over the years, the technology part has made leaps and bounds, allowing art to express itself in new and imaginative ways. In this mix, drones have emerged as an influential factor. From aerial shots to dynamic chase scenes, drones provide new dimensions in storytelling.

These flying cameras have made video production in Mobile, AL, and similar places more affordable, versatile, and safe, democratizing the field for amateur filmmakers, small businesses, and independent creators alike. As we delve into this article, we'll explore in detail how drone services are revolutionizing various aspects of video production—making it easier, quicker, and less risky to capture stunning videos.

Doing More with Less Money

High-quality video production usually comes with a hefty price tag. The traditional methods often required renting helicopters for those awe-inspiring aerial shots or employing rigs and cranes for unique angles. However, drones are significantly lowering these costs. You no longer need a team of people to operate heavy equipment or pay for expensive rentals. A drone, controlled by a skilled pilot, can achieve similar results at a fraction of the cost, making video production in Pensacola and other places more accessible to those on a tight budget.

Enhancing Collaboration and Workflow

One of the often-overlooked benefits of using drones is how they can improve teamwork and workflow on the set. In traditional setups, communicating your vision for a particular shot to a crew member can sometimes be challenging. With drones, the real-time footage can be viewed by the entire team as it's being captured. This instant feedback loop allows for quick adjustments and fosters better collaboration among directors, cinematographers, and other crew members.

The Sky's the Limit for Creativity

Capturing the perfect shot often means going to great lengths—sometimes literally. With drones, the sky is the limit. These airborne cameras can fly through tight spaces, soar over towering landscapes, and skim across the water, capturing breathtaking visuals that were once tough or impossible to film. Drones enable filmmakers to push the boundaries of their creativity, introducing fresh perspectives that can make their storytelling more engaging and impactful.

The Need for Speed

Time is an invaluable resource in video production in Pensacola and many other places. Every minute spent on setting up shots, adjusting angles, or waiting for the perfect lighting conditions adds up. Drones can be quickly deployed and easily maneuvered to capture a variety of shots in a short time. This speed and agility streamline the production process, making it possible to get more done within tight schedules.

Focusing on Safety Without Compromise

Traditionally, getting that perfect aerial or action-packed shot might involve a degree of risk. Whether it's filming from a high-rise building or capturing fast-paced action, drones eliminate the need for human camera operators to be in potentially hazardous situations. This focus on safety doesn't compromise the quality of shots, making sure that the daring shots are without risks.

Rules and Regulations

While drones offer numerous advantages, it's crucial to be aware of the limitations and legal constraints that come with them. Noise pollution, interference with wildlife, and privacy concerns are a few issues that need to be considered. Knowing the rules and regulations for drone usage in your filming location is essential for a smooth production process.

Environmental Benefits

In an age where sustainability is becoming more critical, drones offer an eco-friendly alternative to some traditional filming methods. For example, using a helicopter to capture aerial shots consumes a significant amount of fuel, contributing to carbon emissions. Drones, being much smaller and lighter, have a lower environmental impact. They are battery-operated, and their batteries can be recharged and reused, making them a more sustainable choice for video production in Mobile, AL, and places alike.

The Final Words

Drones are redefining the landscape of video production, making it more affordable, versatile, and creative than ever before. As we look to the future, it's evident that staying updated with the latest tech trends pays off. If you are looking for great video production services, then companies like Pelican Drones are already riding this wave, making storytelling not just more accessible but also more extraordinary for everyone involved. They have a proven track record of greatness with their services, so you can trust them with your work. For further information, visit our website :- Pelicandrones.com.

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Now in Pensacola RedWasp Drone Services

RedWasp Drone open its doors in Pensacola Area RedWasp Drone is a locally owned business, managed by Juan Rodulfo, Webmaster SEO at Guaripete Solutions, and Part 107 FAA Certified Drone Operator. RedWasp services are Drone Mapping, Drone Photography, Roof Inspections, Real Estate Aerial Photography, Drone Video, Aerial 4K Video Services, Aerial Panoramic and 180 degrees Pictures, we serve the…

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U.S. commanders at al-Asad base believe Iranian missile barrage was designed to kill

By Louisa Loveluck | Published January 13 at 2:05 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted January 13, 2020 |

AIN AL-ASAD, Iraq — U.S. commanders at the Iraqi military base targeted by Iranian missiles last week said Monday they believe the attack was intended to kill American personnel, an act that could have pushed the two powers closer to outright war.

On a visit to the sprawling Ain al-Asad air base in the Iraqi province of Anbar, reporters saw deep craters and the crumpled wreckage of living quarters and a helicopter launch site. The attack lasted more than an hour and a half, commanders said, with explosions illuminating the landscape for miles.

With tensions between the United States and Iran reaching a boiling point, the base had already been on high alert, expecting the sorts of rocket attacks that have target U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi forces across Iraq for months. The base hosts some 2,000 troops, 1,500 of them from the U.S.-led coalition.

But at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, another call came in, military officials recounted. They were to expect an unprecedented attack from neighboring Iran on U.S. ground forces involving ballistic missiles.

For the military officials on the base, this was seen as a worst-case scenario, forcing a swiftly planned dispersal of troops among cramped shelters, watch towers, and bunkers built deep underground by Saddam Hussein's army, according to Lt. Col. Tim Garland, Commander of Task Force Jazeera and one of the most senior officials on the base that day.

"These were designed and organized to inflict as many casualties as possible," he said.

In the hours that followed, Iran described the attacks as "harsh revenge," which had killed dozens. Within a day, however, U.S. and Iraqi officials were reporting that nobody had been hurt.

Accounts from inside the Trump administration have suggested that the lack of casualties was a crucial factor in the president's decision not to escalate further. "All is well!" he posted in a tweet hours after the attack.

But across Ain al-Asad, the testimony of witnesses to the attack and damage to several areas appeared to indicate that the absence of casualties could have been a function of luck, not design.

In the early hours of Wednesday, 1 a.m. passed, and the predicted time for the attack came and went, leaving military officials to wonder whether it had been a false alarm. Then, minutes before 1:30, alarm spread. Radars indicated that the first ballistic missile strike was imminent. Loudspeakers blared warnings, and the base braced for impact.

Most military personnel were still in their shelters as the sun rose, but with fears of a potential ground incursion swirling, others had stayed out in the open all night, manning the perimeter and checking for casualties as the attack continued, officials said.

"Right before the first wave began, it was quiet, but then over the radio we heard a crackle and 'incoming, incoming'," said First Lt. Charles Duncan, 25, standing amid the charred and twisted remnants of another soldier's living space. "In those seconds, we just waited."

In interviews with more than a dozen military personnel who experienced the attacks, soldiers described feeling the air turn warm as light filled the night sky and an explosion ripped through the air.

Inside some bunkers, the impact dragged the door frames deeper into the ground. Prefabricated buildings were twisted into unrecognizable carcasses of metal. At least two soldiers were thrown through the window of a meters-high tower.

The commander overseeing airfield operations, Lt. Col. Staci Coleman, described the lack of casualties as "miraculous."

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Pensacola shooting was an act of terrorism, attorney general says

By Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky | Published January 13 at 3:26 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted Jan 13, 2020 |

Attorney General William P. Barr said Monday that the December shooting that killed three U.S. sailors on a Florida base was an “act of terrorism,” as officials revealed new details about what motivated the gunman and what happened during his 15-minute rampage.

At a news conference to discuss the results of the FBI’s investigation into the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Barr said investigators had found evidence that Ahmed Mohammed al-Shamrani, a Royal Saudi Air Force member training at the base, was motivated by “jihadist ideology,” and he posted anti-American messages on social media up to two hours before his attack.

FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich said that during the attack, al-Shamrani fired shots at pictures of President Trump and a past U.S. president, and witnesses at the scene said he made statements critical of American military actions overseas. Bowdich said that while al-Shamrani did not seem to be inspired by one specific terrorist group, he harbored anti-American and anti-Israel views and felt “violence was necessary.” Bowdich said the gunman’s social media reflected messages similar to those of Anwar al-Awlaqi, a radical Yemeni-American cleric tied to the terror group al-Qaeda who was killed in a drone strike in 2011.

Senior officials’ account of the shooting and al-Shamrani’s motive was the most definitive. Bowdich said investigators had interviewed more than 500 people — including witnesses, base personnel, and friends and classmates of the shooter — and collected more than 42 terabytes of digital information. He and Barr said, though, they were still stymied in trying to access two of al-Shamrani’s iPhones, and called on tech giant Apple to help.

Critical to investigators’ determinations seem to have been al-Shamrani’s social media postings. In declaring the incident terrorism, Barr noted that on Sept. 11, al-Shamrani posted a message on social media saying, “The countdown has begun.” Over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, Barr said, al-Shamrani visited the memorial in New York City to those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Barr said that while it was initially reported al-Shamrani arrived to the shooting with others, who filmed it, those accounts turned out to be incorrect. The shooter, he said, arrived alone, though other cadets who happened to be in the area did film the ensuing commotion.

Bowdich said the incident lasted about 15 minutes, with authorities intervening to stop the attack after about eight minutes. Barr singled out sailor Ryan Blackwell, who he said — despite having been shot five times — jumped on top of a fellow service member to prevent her from being shot and helped others get to safety.

The gunman, who used a semiautomatic handgun he purchased legally via an exception that allows non-U.S. citizens with hunting licenses to do so, was ultimately fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy.

Bowdich said investigators had not found evidence that the shooter acted with anyone else — though officials said they had uncovered troubling conduct by other Saudi military members training in the U.S.

Barr said investigators had found evidence that 17 Saudis had through social media shared jidhadist or anti-American material and 15 — including some who had shared anti-American material — were found to have had contact with child pornography.

Barr said only one of those people had a “significant number” of images, and U.S. attorneys had reviewed each case and determined such people would not normally be charged. He said 21 cadets from Saudi Arabia had been disenrolled from their training and would be returning to the kingdom later Monday.

Barr said the cadets’ anti-American posts were “not enough” to constitute a violation of law — there was no evidence, he said, they were affiliated with terrorist activity or a particular group — and U.S. attorneys had independently determined the child porn did not warrant charges.

Barr stressed the importance of military partnerships, such as the one that allowed the Saudi cadets to train in the U.S., and said the Saudi government had been cooperative. But he said more vetting of prospective trainees was needed.

“I think we’ve identified that vetting should be improved,” Barr said.

The FBI’s top lawyer, Dana Boente, sent a letter to Apple last week asking for the company’s help to open two iPhones that belonged to the gunman; Barr said Monday that the company had not yet offered any “substantive assistance.”

For years, Apple has resisted any efforts to alter the encryption on their phones to make it possible for the company to give government investigators access to the data on such phones, saying to do so would weaken the security of all their customers’ devices.

“Even though the shooter is dead, the FBI, out of an abundance of caution, has secured court authorization to search the contents of the phones in order to exhaust all leads in this high priority national security investigation,” Boente wrote to the company.

“Unfortunately, FBI has been unable to access the contents of the phones,” the letter said, even after asking private technology experts if they could help agents crack them. “None of those reachouts has shown us a path forward.”

In a statement, Apple said it had already helped FBI agents on the Pensacola case by sharing relevant data in its cloud storage. Apple and other companies have said that encryption on phones is an important safeguard protecting millions of consumers against hackers and other criminals.

The courts have yet to rule whether companies such as Apple can be forced to change their business practices to give law enforcement agents access to phones and other devices.

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Trump amplifies incendiary tweets about Nancy Pelosi after her comments on Iran protests

( Donald Trump is far from presidential, endangering the lives of American politicians and citizens. He has such hatred in his heart and soul that I am disgusted and embarrassed by his behavior. He is also demeaning half the population and all Muslims.)

By Brittany Shammas | Published Jan 13 at 2:25 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted January 13, 2020 |

President Trump on Monday retweeted a volley of incendiary posts accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) of downplaying protests in Iran and supporting the regime.

One of them, a fake photo of Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) wearing photoshopped Islamic head coverings and standing in front of the Iranian flag, drew swift condemnation. “DEMOCRATS 2020” read the text below the image, which was originally tweeted by an anonymous user with the caption, “The corrupted Dems trying their best to come to the Ayatollah’s rescue.”

Among those denouncing the tweet was Jonathan Greenblatt, the chief executive of the Anti-Defamation League.

“It’s outrageous that @realDonaldTrump elevated such repulsive anti-Muslim bigotry,” he tweeted. “#Islamophobia is offensive & unbecoming of any leader, let alone @POTUS. When #hate & division are on the rise, this is the opposite of what we need from the President. An apology is in order ASAP.”

Hend Amry, a prominent Muslim voice on Twitter, wrote on Twitter that Trump’s tweet had “used the way I and millions of other Americans dress and the beliefs that we hold as a slur.” She called on members of Congress to condemn it.

Schumer soon weighed in.

“President Trump: How low can you go?” he tweeted. “Republicans: How long can you cover up for and defend the president’s actions?”

Asked about the criticism during a Fox News appearance, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham backed Trump’s decision to amplify the tweet. She said he did so to make a point.

“I think the president is making clear that the Democrats have been parroting Iranian talking points and almost taking the side of terrorists and those who were out to kill the Americans," she said. "I think the president was making the point that the Democrats seem to hate him so much that they’re willing to be on the side of countries and leadership of countries who want to kill Americans.”

Other tweets Trump shared Monday included one showing a graphic picture of what appeared to be a man’s body, along with the claim that Pelosi “supports this mullahs’ crime.” The tweet was later removed from Twitter and replaced with a note saying it “violated the Twitter Rules.”

“The Iranian people are being killed in the streets by the Islamic Republic, but Nancy Pelosi in the USA supports those who kill the Iranian people,” read one of the other posts amplified by the president. “Why?”

Another one of the president’s retweets was more pointed.

“While the Iranian people are being killed by the mullahs in the protests, you are lying to the American people!” it said. “The real people of Iran don’t want the Democrats-backed terrorists. Shame on you for playing with the blood of Iranian people.”

Trump’s spree of retweets came in apparent response to Pelosi’s remarks on the Sunday edition of ABC’s “This Week With George Stephanopoulos.” Host George Stephanopoulos asked whether she supported the anti-regime protests, which erupted after Iran’s military admitted, following days of denial, that it shot down a Ukrainian airliner it mistook for hostile aircraft. He also asked if it would be “a good thing if they brought the regime down.”

“Well, the regime — the protesters are — are protesting, as I understand it, this brand of protesters, about the fact that that plane went down,” Pelosi responded. “And many students were on that plane. And these are largely students in the street. I think the Iranians should have not had commercial flights going off when there was — ”

Stephanopoulos cut in, noting: “They’re calling out the regime for lying.”

The protesters who have flooded the streets since the government’s Saturday admission have chanted against the country’s military chiefs and its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Videos showed demonstrators fleeing tear gas and, in one instance, a woman bleeding from a leg — an injury protesters said was caused by live ammunition. Tehran’s police chief denied claims that police shot at demonstrators.

Previous protests have drawn an aggressive response. Security forces killed at least 200 protesters during dissent over cuts to fuel subsidies across Iran in November, rights groups said. The Trump administration has claimed the death toll was higher, at 1,500.

The unrest over the downed airplane stood in contrast with widespread mourning in Iran after a U.S. drone strike killed Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, a prominent military leader.

“The fact is this, the — there were protesters in the streets before against the regime,” Pelosi told Stephanopoulos. “After the taking out of Soleimani, there were protesters in the street, joined together, as you know, against us. That wasn’t good. Taking down this plane is a terrible, terrible tragedy. And they should be held accountable for letting commercial flights go at a time that was so, so dangerous.”

“But there are different reasons why people are in the street,” she added. “Of course we would love to see the aspirations of the people of Iran realized with a better situation there, but escalating the situation — unless we’ve exhausted every other remedy.”

She continued: “There are a lot of bad actors who are doing bad things and threatening bad things to us. We know that. Iran being one of them. And it being a — it’s proxies doing bad things to our interests throughout the world. But how do we deal with that in a way that calms rather than escalates?”

Critics, including the research arm of the Republican National Committee, seized upon her comments as a defense of the regime, despite her condemnation of the Iranian government allowing commercial air traffic and her assertion that she would love to see the Iranian people’s aspirations realized. The hashtag #NancyPelosiFakeNews trended Monday on Twitter.

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Pompeo has declined to discuss Iran with House panel, its chairman says

(Who does he think he is? Subpoena him, withhold Pentagon money and State Department spending. You FUCKWAD ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO CONGRESS.)

By John Wagner | Published January 13 at 12:06 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted January 13, 2020 |

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined an invitation to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to field questions regarding U.S. hostilities with Iran, a decision that has left the panel’s chairman “disappointed and frustrated,” he said Monday.

In a statement, Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) said that “each passing day raises new questions” about the Jan. 3 drone strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

“Was there really an imminent threat?” Engel said. “Was it part of a larger operation? What was the legal justification? What is the path forward? With the wildly muddled explanations coming from the administration, the Secretary should welcome the opportunity to make the case and answer questions before the American people.”

The announcement of Pompeo’s decision comes after senior administration officials appeared Sunday on public affairs shows. The officials declined to confirm President Trump’s assertion that four U.S. embassies had been targeted for attack by Iran and said that Trump’s “interpretation” of the threat was consistent with overall intelligence that justified the killing of a senior Iranian general.

The administration has offered few details and differing justifications for the drone strike that killed Soleimani, ranging from retaliation for two decades of attacks on U.S. troops and allies by the Quds Force he led, to the possibility of future actions against the United States, to Trump’s claim that intelligence had confirmed imminent plans to bomb four American embassies.

In a tweet on Monday, Trump sought to deflect questions about the operation.

“The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was ‘imminent’ or not, & was my team in agreement,” he tweeted. “The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past!”

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Karen DeYoung contributed to this report.

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Trump retweeted Pelosi in Muslim garb. The White House made it worse.

By Greg Sargent | Published January 13 at 3:04 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted January 13, 2020 |

After President Trump retweeted a doctored image of Democratic leaders dressed in Islamic garb, the White House offered a curious justification: Trump retweeted that image to send the message that Democrats are on the side of terrorists.

This was apparently intended as a defense.

Which would appear to mean the White House’s official message is now that depictions of Democrats in Muslim garb denote Democratic support for terrorists.

This blog will not reproduce the disgusting tweet that Trump retweeted. It shows House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) in an image photoshopped to depict them wearing Islamic head coverings. They are standing in front of the Iranian flag. The message in the tweet accuses Democrats of “trying their best to come to the Ayatollah’s rescue.”

In response to the ensuing blowback, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham defended Trump’s actions on Fox News. Watch:

“I think the president is making clear that the Democrats have been parroting Iranian talking points and almost taking the side of terrorists and those who were out to kill the Americans,” Grisham said.

It’s important to note that this came right after Grisham was asked a question about an Islamic tweeter’s lament that Trump’s tweet discriminated against Muslims. The Fox anchor read aloud from a tweet asking why Trump was wielding the “dress” and “religious beliefs” of millions of Muslim Americans as a “slur.”

Grisham’s response was to openly say that Trump was doing this for the express purpose of illustrating Democrats’ sympathy with terrorists.

It’s true that the tweet in question also included the Iranian flag and a direct reference to the ayatollah. But part of the criticism here is over the use of general imagery of Islamic head coverings to symbolize alleged Democratic support for terrorists.

In response, nowhere in the interview did Grisham send a broader message to Muslims that Trump didn’t intend to equate Muslim garb with terrorism. If anything, she actively reinforced that equating of the two. And her message sounded pre-scripted to do just this.

By the way, the larger message that Trump is trying to send here is utter, steaming nonsense. The Republican Party is broadly attacking Pelosi right now over her Sunday interview on ABC News, in which she was asked about Iranian protests in the wake of the news that an Iranian missile brought down a commercial airliner.

Pelosi’s response was convoluted, but she condemned the Iranian government for allowing commercial flights at the time and said she would “love to see the aspirations of the people of Iran realized,” while quite properly worrying aloud about “escalating” the situation. Republicans have absurdly turned this into siding with the Iranian regime against protesters.

There was a time when Republican lawmakers felt obliged to condemn such naked expressions of anti-Muslim bigotry as the one we just saw in Trump’s amplification of that despicable tweet. Remember back in 2015, when Paul D. Ryan — then the House Speaker — gave a widely praised speech condemning candidate Trump’s proposed Muslim ban? Ryan stood up for all the Muslims serving in our armed forces and said the “vast, vast, vast, vast majority” of Muslims are “peaceful” and that many are our “allies” against radical terrorism.

Let’s see how many such condemnations we hear now. We’ll probably hear as many as we did when Trump tweeted out a video that wrenched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) comments out of context to portray her as trivializing 9/11, or when Trump retweeted the lie that Omar partied on the anniversary of the attacks.

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Trump has a new way around facts

By James Downie | Published January 12 at 6:23 PM EST | Washington Post | Posted January 13, 2020 |

From the beginning of the Trump administration, this president has had trouble with facts. But it’s sometimes forgotten how significantly that trouble has worsened. According to The Post’s Fact Checker, in Trump’s first year, he uttered almost 2,000 “false or misleading” claims. In 2018, he nearly tripled his total from the previous year, adding 5,689 more false or misleading claims. And his 2019 total was more than the two previous years combined — 7,725 as of mid-December.

Were Trump to continue this trend, he’d have to up his falsehood rate to more than 40 per day for all of 2020 — a tough challenge even in an election year. But now the president has a way around facts: beliefs.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump-friendly host Laura Ingraham asked the president what attacks Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani had been planning against U.S. citizens and facilities. “I can reveal that I believe it probably would’ve been four embassies,” Trump said.

Yes, he “believes.”

Not surprisingly, The Post reported Friday that there was only “vague” intelligence about an attack against the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and nothing to suggest threats against multiple embassies. No warnings were issued to staff at the embassy in Iraq or any other unnamed embassies. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo couldn’t even keep the administration’s story straight: Briefing the media on Friday, he initially claimed that there was information about “attacks on U.S. embassies, period, full stop.” After a follow-up question he changed the targets to “American embassies, military bases, American facilities throughout the region.”

Neither of the White House’s emissaries to this week’s Sunday talk shows, Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper and national security adviser Robert C. O’Brien, was able to scrounge up any further defense for the president’s belief. On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” O’Brien first detailed troop movements to protect the embassy in Baghdad. When asked about the other embassies, though, he suddenly clammed up: “I’m not going to get into the details of those and give our playbook out to the other side.” On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Esper conducted a similar dodge with host Jake Tapper:

ESPER: Well, there was evidence — there was evidence that part of the attack would be against the United States Embassy.

TAPPER: In Baghdad?

ESPER: In Baghdad.

TAPPER: But what about the four embassies?

ESPER: I’m not going to discuss intelligence.

So it’s clear the president’s belief is hot air. But, as “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd noted later in the program, “you can’t fact-check a belief.” Where most of us mere mortals would have to marshal facts to justify a decision, Trump has realized another hidden power of being president — or, more accurately, being president with a supine party that backs every action and a massive media apparatus that props up every word. When you have those two assets, you don’t need facts. You don’t even need claims masquerading as facts. Your belief is enough.

Todd referred to the belief framing as “smart” — which it is, if you follow politics more for rhetorical wins and losses and less for real-world outcomes. If you focus on the latter, Trump’s new approach seems anything but smart. After all, facts care not for anyone’s beliefs, even a president’s. And in the gap between the two lies dangerous consequences.

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