Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, pilots ejected safely

Re:Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, ... by streetfighter64 on Sunday May 17, 2026 @07:30PM (#48174089)

Posturing, showing of your military capabilities towards the enemy. Raising morale (aka war propaganda) towards your own population.

Contrary to popular belief, war is mostly about public opinion, not raw strength. Even since (before) roman times, you almost never fight to the last man, you fight until you route the enemy.

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Re:Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, ... by Schiendelman on Sunday May 17, 2026 @08:00PM (#48174251)

I think the word you're looking for is "rout."

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Re:Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, ... by streetfighter64 on Sunday May 17, 2026 @08:06PM (#48174291)

Thanks for your valuable contribution.

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Re:Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, ... by userbinator on Sunday May 17, 2026 @08:19PM (#48174367)

military capabilities towards the enemy

...and unfortunately sometimes also military mistakes, but fortunately this doesn't happen often.

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