Operator Drama Llama

03/15/2026

They saw the slide and chose chaos, got this from Amazon three years ago and it’s still going strong!!!

03/02/2026

3-year-old Candidate Gummy Bear doing 4-meter confined space underwater tunnel…. But I should not he can barely do five push-ups. Then he gave his mom a kiss — just to flex on the instructor 🤨— and before I could drop him again, he dove and disappeared into an underwater tunnel 🦙

Tried to drop him for another five for showboating but he ran off.

The new generation of operators is soft and needs their mommies watching them 🤷‍♂️….

03/02/2026

PRESS RELEASE | March 2, 2026

Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe
USCENTCOM

TAMPA, Fla. – At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident.

During active combat — that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones — the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses.

All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.

The cause of the incident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Source: USCENTCOM

02/27/2026

Candidate Gummy Bear 3 years old and his big brother working together, problem-solving and building each other up. Note there is no anxious helicopter parent hovering and micromanaging every move out of personal fear or an inability to tolerate risk or failure.

This is what it looks like when brothers learn to look out for each other while confidence gets built the right way.

To stop Candidate Gummy Bear has to wedged himself between two lawn chairs, worked the problem, and climbed off the bike on his own. Small moment… big growth.

As a dad, these are the wins that matter.
Raising capable men who back each other up and trust each other.

Grateful I get to be here for it.

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

Candidate Gummy Bear is learning early about staying operationally focused while surrounded by very enthusiastic support.

Luna Bear’s intentions: elite.
Timing: still under development.

Teamwork is a journey.

02/24/2026

Be the difference.
Move toward danger and uncertainty with intent.
Accept fate only through action.

Not everyone steps forward when it matters — but the ones who do change everything.

02/23/2026

Morning routine.

GB and Luna Bear feed the chickens and goats.
Two-year-old Luna Bear is in charge of livestock negotiations.

I don’t know what spell she’s casting, but it involves confidence and zero fear 🐐✨