Please get a map. We cannot defend America or our interests from Fort Bragg or Norfolk NAS or San Diego. We need forward presence and forward friends and shared intelligence. Half of the Intel we use comes from allies, not US satellites. Allies give us access and bases.

Please get a map.  We cannot defend America or our interests from Fort Bragg or Norfolk NAS or San Diego. We need forward presence and forward friends and shared intelligence. Half of the Intel we use comes from allies, not US satellites.  Allies give us access and bases.TommyHawk4U109 (@TommyHawk4U109)America should always do it alone, always plan on doing it alone without some second rate help. We should pull out and just be friends to them.—  https://x.com/TommyHawk4U109/status/2040986464268230985

— Ben Hodges (@general_ben) Apr 6, 2026