By disclosing some of the country’s darkest and dirtiest secrets in the wake of the presidential excesses of Watergate and the Vietnam War, it was Colby who saved the CIA he loved from its own destruction. In the process, he became possibly the most important national security whistleblower in modern American history.
The U.S. Army’s decision to send a 32‑helicopter mega formation into the skies is more than an aviation stunt, it is a visible signal that Washington is preparing for a serious move in the Middle East. As the United States accelerates a broader regional buildup around Iran, from carrier groups to Strike Eagles and ground troops, this record‑setting formation has become the most dramatic symbol of a posture shift that regional governments, markets and militaries are now watching closely.