Ian Kummer

I'm a former US Marine fire support specialist, and also worked for about 10 years as a public affairs specialist in the US Army National Guard and Reserves. For that reason I will mostly opine about the "information operations" aspect of current events. Please see my "about" page for more information. If you would like to reach out, you can email me at ian.michael@readingjunkie.com

The Poland/Belarusan Border “Crisis” is Fake News

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The Poland/Belarusan Border "Crisis" is Fake News

The corporate media is beating the war drums in response to the “crisis” at the border between Poland and Belarus. It’s fake news to justify a buildup of NATO troops, and more sanctions against Belarus. There are, at most, 4,000 refugees trying to cross into the EU. Germany alone takes in well over a million … Read more

California Army National Guard Fuelers

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California Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Nathan Saylor and Sgt. 1st Class Teresa Spier from Company A, 3-140th Service and Support Aviation Battalion, fuel up one of their UH-72 Lakota helicopters at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) annual joint fire training at the Cal Fire Academy in Ione, Calif., April 5, 2014. The California Guard trained with Cal Fire and other civilian agencies at Ione in preparation for the highly anticipated upcoming fire season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/Sgt. Ian M. Kummer/Released)

California Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Nathan Saylor and Sgt. 1st Class Teresa Spier from Company A, 3-140th Service and Support Aviation Battalion, fuel up one of their UH-72 Lakota helicopters at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) annual joint fire training at the Cal Fire Academy in Ione, Calif., April 5, 2014. The California Guard trained with Cal Fire and other civilian agencies at Ione in preparation for the highly anticipated upcoming fire season.

CH-47 With Bambi Bucket

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A California Army National Guard CH-47 carries a "Bambi" bucket at the California Department Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) annual joint fire training at the Cal Fire Academy in Ione, Calif., April 5, 2014. The California Guard trained with Cal Fire and other civilian agencies at Ione in preparation for the highly anticipated upcoming fire season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/Sgt. Ian M. Kummer/Released)

A California Army National Guard CH-47 carries a “Bambi” bucket at the California Department Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) annual joint fire training at the Cal Fire Academy in Ione, Calif., April 5, 2014. The California Guard trained with Cal Fire and other civilian agencies at Ione in preparation for the highly anticipated upcoming fire season.