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Stephen Losey

@stephenlosey.bsky.social
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Air warfare reporter for @airandspaceforces.com.web.brid.gy; former Defense News and president of @sightlineunion.bsky.social; head of the Gen. Buck Turgidson fan club.

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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
My historically accurate version of the Odyssey did not dominate the box office as I hoped.
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O Brother
ALT: O Brother
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Babe, wake up, new rendering of the F-47 just dropped
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Spent my 250th Fourth of July indulging in the most American of pastimes—baseball and blues! Went to a Nats game with a friend and saw a home run, a gigantic American flag get spread out while the Air Force brass band played the anthem, and the Artemis II astronauts throw out the first pitches! 1/2
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
My founding fathers:
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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
You’ve smashed your last pumpkin
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Take that, Bluey
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Bandit Bluey Says 'Aww Biscuits!'
Alt: Gif of Bandit from Bluey saying 'Aww Biscuits!'
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Steven what you propose would result in nothing less than a civil war between the east and west halves of North Carolina
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Madness War: Bridge on the River Kwai
Alt: Madness gif from the end of Bridge on the River Kwai
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Chris Gordon @bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
NEW: The main U.S. air war command center in the Middle East suffered a direct hit soon after the war with Iran began and was severely damaged, sources tell Air & Space Forces Magazine. The CAOC at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was hit by Iranian missiles. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-air-opera...
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US Air Operations Center in Qatar Was Severely Damaged by Iran
The air operations center that has run U.S. campaigns in the Middle East took a direct hit in the war with Iran and was severely damaged.
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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I've had (more than once) the experience of incompetent, arrogant fuckwits hollowing out & trashing a storied journalistic institution, but it never gets easier to watch it happen elsewhere. To Bari, Nick &assorted bootlickers: Those of us with spines may be underpaid but we also have long memories.
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Sam Fellman @samfellman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
New number of destroyed MQ-9 Reaper drones: Nearly 30 per Air and Space Forces' @bychrisgordon.bsky.social
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Chris Gordon @bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
One crew member from the F-15E Strike Eagle downed over Iran has been recused so far, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...
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F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.
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Chris Gordon @bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
A pivotal U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control plane was among the aircraft damaged Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Here’s why matters: www.airandspaceforces.com/key-e-3-awac... W/ @stephenlosey.bsky.social
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Key USAF E-3 AWACS Aircraft Damaged in Iranian Attack
An important U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS plane was damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attackon a base in Saudi Arabia.
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Chris Gordon @bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Multiple American service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-forces-sa...
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US Forces in Saudi Arabia Suffer Iranian Attack
Multiple U.S. service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in a March 27 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
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Charlie Savage @charliesavage.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/u...
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Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The Strait of Hormuz is open for transit.
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a car is parked in a shopping mall with a sign that says pier 1 imports
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Personal news: I'm thrilled to announce that on Monday, I'm starting a new position at Air and Space Forces Magazine! I'll be covering air warfare and Air Force acquisition for @airandspaceforces.com.web.brid.gy, including vital programs like F-35, B-21, CCA, F-47 and Sentinel. (1/x)
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a man singing into a microphone with the words " do n't call it a comeback " on the bottom
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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
An editor at Military Times posted them weekly. A former Stars and Stripes journalist and Army veteran, it was a labor of love. Eventually it became this database: thefallen.militarytimes.com
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Honor The Fallen - Home Page| Military Times
Honoring those who fought and died in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn
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Chris Gordon @bychrisgordon.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Four B-2s conducted strikes against Iran yesterday on a round trip mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, I’m told. Jennifer Griffin of Fox News first reported the use of the B-2s.
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Start my day at 6 am, two tacos and a beer for breakfast. Run five miles in an hour. It’s now 7:30, break time. Two more tacos, one more beer, five more miles and it’s 9 am. That leaves 21 hours to eat 20 more tacos and drink 22 beers. My only question: can I get some tortilla chips with that?
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Netflix to Paramount:
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I took this video of Nine Inch Nails performing The Perfect Drug in DC on Wednesday. Trent Reznor sounded great, and drummer Josh Freese is so good he’s otherworldly. The last few seconds here are an aural and visual assault.
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Arin Arcady @rnrkd.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The entire eastern portion of North Carolina RN:
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a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man in a cubicle in an office .
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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a close up of a man with a beard wearing a cowboy hat and smoking a cigarette .
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The national Press Club released the following statement on the arrest of Don Lemon: "The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter."
National Press Club President Mark Schoeff, Jr. today issued the following statement:

“The National Press Club is deeply alarmed by the arrest of journalist Don Lemon by federal agents Thursday night in Los Angeles while he was covering the Grammy Awards.

Jailing a journalist for doing their job is dangerous — not only for press freedom, but for the public’s right to know. When reporters risk arrest for documenting events of public interest, the result is fewer witnesses, less accountability, and a more uninformed public.

Mr. Lemon’s arrest is linked to his reporting during a Dec. 18 protest at a Minnesota church that included speaking to the pastor, members of the church and protestors. Mr. Lemon was simply practicing the core elements of constitutionally protected journalism: documenting the protest and providing context for the actions unfolding before him. He has stated he was not part of the demonstration. 

A magistrate judge previously declined to sign a criminal complaint related to that reporting, yet Mr. Lemon has remained subject to federal enforcement. 

The National Press Club is also concerned by reports that other independent journalists may have been detained in connection with this coverage. If confirmed, such actions would signal a troubling pattern of targeting journalists for newsgathering.

Journalism is not a crime. Arresting or detaining journalists for covering protests, public events, or government actions represents a grave threat to press freedom and risks chilling reporting nationwide.

The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter.
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
If I was put in charge of DOD rebrands:
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Jareth the Goblin King will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
2026 is going to be my year
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Popehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Me: I don’t see the appeal of boxing TV: OK but what if it’s professional boxers savagely brutalizing influencers Me:
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Mr Dr Bae @dallas-taylor.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
This is like Mr Rogers picking up Mjolnir
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
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a man in a hat and leather jacket is sitting in a car .
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
You should have killed me when you had the chance, Charlie Brown.
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Me, listening to Jeff Lynne's new remix of Real Love from the #Beatles Anthology rerelease:
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a man in a suit and tie is crying with his eyes closed in a dark room .
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Me, when stores have Christmas decorations up before Halloween:
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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
How do you like our new profile pic, @condeunion.bsky.social ?
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Condé Union @condeunion.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
Statement from The NewsGuild of New York and Condé United  
on illegal firing of four union leaders who demanded answers about this week’s layoffs at Teen Vogue, other brands
Late Wednesday night, Condé Nast’s VP of Labor Relations notified the Guild that the Company was immediately terminating four Condé United leaders for engaging in the protected concerted activity of gathering in their 1 World Trade Center office to demand answers on this week’s abrupt layoffs at multiple brands including WIRED and the consolidation at Teen Vogue.
These egregious terminations are a flagrant breach of the Just Cause terms of our contract and an unprecedented violation of their federally protected rights as union members to participate in a collective action.  
Through these illegal terminations, Condé Nast management is attempting to intimidate and silence our members' advocacy for the courageous cultural and political journalism of Teen Vogue, as well as diverting attention away from the obvious lack of corporate leadership at the company.
Condé United members illegally fired are:
Alma Avalle: Writer, digital producer at Bon Appetit; NewsGuild of New York first vice president, trans activist, and union leader
Jake Lahut: Wired senior reporter covering the Trump White House
Jasper Lo: Senior fact checker at The New Yorker and US Army veteran: outgoing first vice chair of The New Yorker Union
Ben Dewey: Videographer at Condé Nast Entertainment, former vice chair of the CNE unit
“Management’s attempt at union-busting, using intimidation and grossly illegal tactics to try to suppress protected union activity, will not stand,” said Susan DeCarava, president of The NewsGuild of New York. “The NewsGuild of New York has zero tolerance for bad bosses who harass, target and disrespect our fellow Guild members. We represent nearly 6,000 media workers across the tri-state area and we stand firmly in solidarity, ready to fight for the rights of our members illegally fired from their jobs at …
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Got the food
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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Went on the National Press Club's podcast to discuss the Pentagon press situation and explain some more about why every major news outlet refused to sign. www.press.org/newsroom/def...
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Defense Editor Explains Opposition To Controversial Pentagon Reaccreditation Process
October 14 marked a deadline set by the Pentagon for accredited members of the media to sign a controversial pledge to retain access rights to the building. Dozens of outlets, including right-leaning ...
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
What, was Benoit Blanc not available?
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
BBC: “Police focus on ladder placed against the side of the Louvre” www.bbc.com/news/live/c6... The police:
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Bradley Peniston @navybook.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Defense One reporters will turn in their Pentagon passes today rather than sign a Defense Department agreement that threatens to punish them for routine but vital journalism. This morning, we joined seven other defense-oriented publications in a statement: www.defenseone.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Defense Trade Press Statement on Media Restrictions at the Pentagon
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NPR @npr.org · 14/10/2025
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says. n.pr/4q87Jwb
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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Cry havoc, and let slip the frogs of war
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Sightline Media Union @sightlineunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
...only when pressed returned to the table, with no responses to our proposals. This is not what good faith negotiations look like. We demand Sightline Media Group respond to our significant compromises by Friday, or we will escalate our actions further. 3/3
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Sightline Media Union @sightlineunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We met Monday morning with the intent to have collaborative discussions on our modest pay raise and 401k proposals (which would cost just $64,000) and move bargaining forward. Unfortunately, after a short brief meeting, management chose to caucus for several hours and… 2/3
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Sightline Media Union @sightlineunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
On Monday our union came to the table ready to bargain with management, six weeks after they last gave us a meeting. We sent them a counterproposal last week in which we compromised considerably on our very reasonable demands, expecting them to find some middle ground with us. 1/3
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Hegseth: "No more dudes in dresses." Cpl Klinger: "Victory is mine"
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a man wearing a nurse 's hat and cape says never on a first date sir
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
I think the Pentagon press corps needs to consult with noted First Amendment scholar Walter Sobchak. [pounds table] "Oh, please dear? For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-k...
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Enjoying my coffee
YouTube video by sydferret
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Stephen Losey @stephenlosey.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
War News Breaking War War One Inside War War Daily Defense on the Rocks
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Sightline Media Union @sightlineunion.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Defense News and Military Times journalists past and present came together yesterday to stand up for our union and fight for a fair contract! We made sure people at these events heard us and what we want. Thanks so so much to everyone who helped out and provided moral support to us. #UnionStrong
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