Saturday August 17, 2024

10:48 AM

The first reports from Guam and the Western Pacific are coming in. There has been a significant disruption of communications due to both Chinese and our own EW efforts. The information is limited, but its clear that there have been multiple instances of contact between US and Chinese air and sea forces since 9 AM local time.

11:37 AM

Missile Warning has been declared for Guam. Andersen AFB and the naval base at Apra Harbor.

1:09 PM

The largest naval battle of the 21st Century, and the heaviest since Midway, is going on west of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Air-naval battle, actually. Reports are still sketchy but from what we’re receiving here in Denver the following is certain: There are heavy ship and aircraft losses on both sides but the Chinese landing attempts on Guam and Saipan have been defeated. Two Chinese carriers have been confirmed sunk, however, on the flip side Reagan took three hits and damage control efforts are not keeping up with the fires. Heavy damage to Andersen AFB but the base is still operational.

2:00 PM

Unconfirmed reports of Chinese attacks on merchant vessels carrying relief and recovery supplies to US ports.

2:29 PM

NORAD is declaring a missile threat conference.

2:34 PM

Missile Warning for Honolulu. The VH-60s are touching down outside now. We’re headed to NAOC.