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Here’s some brainfood for those of you who thought “Kamikaze” is just a vodka cocktail: Kamikaze pilots were Japanese aviators during World War II who carried out suicide missions, primarily aimed at crashing their planes into enemy ships, with the intent of causing maximum damage. The term “kamikaze” translates to “divine wind” in Japanese, originally referring to a typhoon that destroyed a Mongol fleet attempting to invade Japan in the 13th century. These pilots were part of the Special Attack Units of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Army, and they deliberately crashed their aircraft—often loaded with explosives—into Allied naval vessels, particularly American warships, during the latter stages of the war, especially during the Battle of Okinawa. This begs the question- Why in the world would the pilots wear helmets when they were on suicide missions? The boring answer is that Kamikaze pilots wore helmets primarily for practical reasons. Though they were on suicide missions, the helmets provided protection during takeoff, landing, and other maneuvers before the final mission. Additionally, helmets were equipped with communication devices, which were important for coordinating with ground control or other aircrafts. But the answer we prefer at ParfaitTu, philosophically speaking, is: In the grand scheme of things, the life of a kamikaze pilot is not that different from our own (pause your outrage, allow us to explain). While each one of us is aware that we will eventually give up our worldly possessions, we live to grow and protect them none the less. The lesson here is- live each day like it’s not your last. Don’t develop a reckless, nihilistic attitude in the face of uncertainty, or even in the face of certain despair. Look out for yourself till your very last breath, no matter how near your “finish line” is… or as Dory would put it- Just keep swimming! #parfaittu #bishopai #philosophicalquestions #deepthinking #lifelessons #historytrivia #thoughtprovoking #wisdom #philosophylovers #mindfulness

On this day in history 06/19/24. In 1944 June 19th was day one of the two-day Battle of the Philippine Sea, US naval forces defeated the Japanese fleet in World War II. The Battle of the Philippine Sea was a major naval battle of World War II on 19–20 June 1944 that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place during the United States’ amphibious invasion of the Mariana Islands during the Pacific War. The battle was the last of five major “carrier-versus-carrier” engagements between American and Japanese naval forces, and pitted elements of the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet against ships and aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Mobile Fleet and nearby island garrisons. This was the largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history, involving 24 aircraft carriers, deploying roughly 1,350 carrier-based aircraft. The aerial part of the battle was nicknamed the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot by American aviators for the severely disproportional loss ratio inflicted upon Japanese aircraft by American pilots and anti-aircraft gunners. During a debriefing after the first two air battles, a pilot from USS Lexington remarked “Why, hell, it was just like an old-time turkey shoot down home!” A very fortunate result of the Battle of the Philippine Sea for the Allies was it greatly benefited General MacArthur’s invasion of Biak in Dutch New Guinea which started weeks before the Mariana Islands operations started. Now you know. Abstracted from On This Day & Wikipedia. #onthisdayinhistory #battleofthephilippinesea #marianasturkeyshoot #wwii #navalbattle #year1944

3 May 1942 – The first day of the first modern naval engagement in history, called the Battle of the Coral Sea, a Japanese invasion force succeeds in occupying Tulagi of the Solomon Islands in an expansion of Japan’s defensive perimeter. The United States, having broken Japan’s secret war code and forewarned of an impending invasion of Tulagi and Port Moresby, attempted to intercept the Japanese armada. Four days of battles between Japanese and American aircraft carriers resulted in 70 Japanese and 66 Americans warplanes destroyed. This confrontation, called the Battle of the Coral Sea, marked the first air-naval battle in history, as none of the warships fired at each other, allowing the planes taking off from the carrier decks to do the battling. Among the casualties was the American carrier Lexington; “the Blue Ghost”, suffered such extensive aerial damage that it had to be scuttled by the USS Phelps (DD-218). Two hundred sixteen Lexington crewmen died as a result of the Japanese aerial bombardment. The Japanese lost the light carrier, Shoho. Although Japan would go on to occupy all of the Solomon Islands, its victory was a Pyrrhic one: The cost in experienced pilots and aircraft carriers was so great that Japan had to cancel its expedition to Port Moresby, Papua, as well as other South Pacific targets. It also allowed US Naval aviators battle experience and was a prelude for the Battle of Midway in June 1942. That battle, along with Guadalcanal commencing in August 1942, were the turning points in the Pacific War. Jarhead Java / Bravo Zulu Java / Stars & Stripes Java - 50% of profits are from the sale of our 100% Arabica coffees are donated to the Semper Fi & America's Fund to support our wounded troops from ALL service branches. Great coffee for a great cause! Get some on line at militaryjavagroup.com at Amazon at Military Java Group and at MCX. *** In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, Military Java Group is pleased to offer a discount of $5.00 per order on our 100% Arabica coffees! Use the coupon code spring24 at checkout at militaryjavagroup.com to take advantage of this offer

On December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II when the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz was appointed Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet later that month. He oversaw the Allie's island-hopping campaign to systematically defeat the Japanese-held territories throughout the Pacific Ocean and led pivotal battles, including Midway. When the war ended, Admiral Nimitz became the Chief of Naval Operations. He made one of his more lasting legacies in this role: the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are the Navy's flight exhibition team. Maybe you have seen them in action with their close-flying diamond formation (18" apart) and high-speed, low-ground maneuverers. Since its founding, a team of six Blue Angel fighter pilots tours the country, headlining airshows. Does the Navy need the Blue Angels? Of course not. The Blue Angel squadron does not make better fighter pilots. The Navy has other training for that. Why then form and keep the Blue Angels? Sometimes you need a little sizzle. Admiral Nimitz saw the general public lose interest and awareness in naval aviation as he led the Navy's post-war transition and demobilization. Pilots are essential to a Naval Fleet's attacking and defensive capabilities. Nimitz's vision was for the Blue Angels to demonstrate the professionalism and skill of naval aviators. Look, we know the memes about runners. We always wear GPS watches and talk about upcoming races and how long we ran this weekend. Does that sound like you? It does me. Remember, though, that you can overdo this, and we should realize (gasp!) that not everyone is as interested in running as we are. But don't lose the sizzle. It's good to remind those around you that you run. Maybe you will inspire them to start running when they see running's tremendous health and mental benefits on you. We're not Admiral Nimitz. However, there's no reason we can't have a similar lasting legacy. #running #halfmarathon #halfmarathontraining #marathon #marathontraining #supplements #research #runcommunity #runningcommunity #peregrune

Indian Navy’s anti-submarine operations were significantly boosted with the launch of two warships. Check out this article 👉 #IndianNavy #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

Look! Up In The Sky. What Is That? It’s A UFO! No, wait. According to the U.S. Military, it’s a UAP! Here is a definition of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO): The reported sighting of an object whose trajectory, appearance (including lights and colors), motions, and actions do not have a conventional, logical, or natural justification. Such lights or objects can occur in the sky over land or water. It’s interesting to note that the U.S. military recently decided to redesignate UFOs as ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena’ (UAP). For the full story, click on the image.

GMD History Series: The M26 Pershing Tank was a game-changer during World War II. This beast of a machine was the US Army's heavy tank, named after General John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during WW1. With its powerful 90mm gun and impressive armor, the M26 Pershing packed a serious punch on the battlefield. The M26 Pershing was assembled at General Motors’ Grand Blanc Metal Center, also known as the Fisher Body Tank Plant. From 1942 to 1945, roughly 1,190 M26 Pershing Tanks were manufactured by GM for the Allied efforts. The M26 was a replacement for the M4 Sherman, focusing on improved firepower, mobility and protection. The updated layout included a driveshaft that passed under the turret, increasing the height of the tank to match similar German tanks of WWII. The higher silhouette became a characteristic of future tanks produced by GM. GM’s Milford Proving Ground (MPG) acted as an auxiliary test ground for the U.S. military, averaging 20 different vehicles tested each month on a variety of tracks, graded hills and offroad courses. MPG was a critical factor in the success of the M26, ensuring this impressive new tank was tested prior to delivery. #wearegm #gmdefense #WWII #MilitaryHistory #M26Pershing

On this day in history, 4 June 1942, the Battle of Midway begins. An Imperial Japanese Navy task force approached the American-held Midway for what was supposed to be another surprise attack. The Americans, however, had intercepted and deciphered encrypted Japanese radio communications and learned of the attack in advance. They were able to not only prepare for the attack but plan a counterattack of their own. The American carriers Hornet, Enterprise, and Yorktown were dispatched to defend Midway. Land-based aircraft found and attacked Japanese transports on 3 June, but the actual fighting did not take place until early in the morning on the 4th. Japanese carrier-based aircraft bombed Midway, inflicting only light damage. When the Americans sent planes from Midway to bomb the Japanese fleet, the attacks were thwarted and many planes lost. Finally, torpedo bombers from the American aircraft carriers launched their attacks on the Japanese forces. Although the enemy took out nearly all of them, the torpedo bombers drew fire for the dive bombers to come in behind them and bomb the Japanese carriers. Although both sides took heavy losses, the Japanese were forced to abandon the plan to take Midway. With this defeat came the loss of their forward momentum in Japan’s advance across the Pacific. The American forces would begin their own offensive in the Pacific Theater, turning the tide of war and beginning the long march to victory in World War Two. Sources: Naval History and Heritage Command Image: Japanese attack aircraft from the carrier Hornet. Official U.S. Navy photograph in the National Archives #midway #wwiihistory #hornet #yorktown #enterprise #wwii #carriers

https://lnkd.in/gj8_fwUx 100+ Kills, Zero Losses — How World’s Fastest F-15EX Fighters Are Losing Out Due To Russian Su-30s For Mega IAF Deal A pinnacle of aeronautical design, this aircraft stands among the world’s swiftest combat planes. Its combat record is extraordinary, with over 100 kills in dogfights and a flawless record of never being shot down in aerial combat. This unparalleled history cements its place as a legend in military aviation. However, despite its remarkable combat prowess, this......