Diplomat, Yooper, Wolverine. Reader and boardgamer. Tweeting in a private capacity, sharing items of interest.
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Robert Hilton retweeted
For 80 years, the @FulbrightPrgrm has advanced American interests and strengthened strategic partnerships around the world.
Along with @SecRubio, I congratulate #Fulbright on 80 years of impact. This program remains an essential investment in national security and global stability. 🇺🇸✨
Robert Hilton retweeted
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Robert Hilton retweeted
Happy 251st birthday to the United States Navy!
Since 1775, generations of sailors have served at sea and around the world, defending America.
Today, we honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform and those who continue to stand the watch.
Happy Birthday Navy!
Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Navy! ⚓️
At the National Archives, we preserve a wide range of Navy records, from photos and maps to films and electronic records, offering a glimpse into their storied past. Explore our @USNavy records here: archives.gov/research/milita…
ALT Submarine chasers and crew, undated. NAID: 315835460
ALT Muster Roll of the USS Jeannette, 1879. NAID: 134425890
ALT USS Miami, c. 1860- 1865. NAID: 524548
ALT U.S. Ship of the Line Ware #16, drawings of Naval vessels, c. 1939–1945. NAID: 3281886
Robert Hilton retweeted
Fall in Michigan 🍂
ALT Fall foliage behind The Orion sculpture.
ALT Fall foliage in front of Burton Tower.
ALT The sun shining through fall foliage at Nichols Arboretum.
Robert Hilton retweeted
Kevin McGonigle, 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year 😎
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Robert Hilton retweeted
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Adm. Paparo met with Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi, @ModJapan_en, Oct. 9, reaffirming our commitment to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
Paparo offered condolences and support to Minister Koizumi’s call for full cooperation in the Okinawa investigation, strict discipline, and consideration for the bereaved family.
The leaders went on to address shared challenges across the Indo-Pacific and discussed opportunities to further enhance military integration, strengthening and improving the Alliance and our combined ability to deliver faster, stronger deterrence and response.
Robert Hilton retweeted
Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Command, hosted FSM President Wesley W. Simina at Camp H.M. Smith, Oct. 9, to discuss shared security priorities and strengthen the enduring U.S.-FSM partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Robert Hilton retweeted
米国の安全保障における同盟やパートナーシップは、インド太平洋地域の長期的な平和と繁栄を確実にする上で極めて重要です。米海軍横須賀基地への訪問は、この極めて重要な施設を視察するとともに、米インド太平洋軍司令官のパパロ海軍大将から、刻々と変化する地域の脅威や、強力な抑止力の必要性について直接お話を伺う貴重な機会となりました。@USAmbROK @USAmbChina @USAmbPH @USEmbAustralia @usambnz @USMission2ASEAN @usembassybkk @UnderSecStateP @USForcesJapan @FLEACT_Yokosuka @US7thFleet @USNavy @USPACOM
Robert Hilton retweeted
Welcome back! Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, returns to India today to strengthen the U.S.-India defense partnership!
Congratulations to colleagues!!
Confirmed by unanimous consent:
PN1255-12 – Peter Lord a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Benin
PN1255-9 – Keith Heffern a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic
PN1022-36 – Daniel Travis a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone
PN1022-39 – Henry Wooster a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya
PN1021-4 – Joshua Harris a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia
PN1255-15 – Nutan Patel to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo Verde
PN1255-7 – Steven Gillen a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic
PN1255-8 – Charles Goodman III a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Togolese Republic
PN1255-13 – John McIntyre a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malawi
PN1255-6 – Natasha Franceschi a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Nicaragua
Robert Hilton retweeted
Today, we honor the Gold Star Mothers and Families who carry the legacy of our fallen heroes forward.
Their sacrifice is woven into the fabric of our Joint Force and National Guard family. We remember their loved ones, honor their service and stand beside them—always.
#AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
Robert Hilton retweeted
Justin Verlander broke down in tears, talking about his daughter after his final start.
“I gave everything for this. I left home. She’s in school, and I wasn’t there,” he said, before pausing to collect himself.
“There’s just a level of commitment it takes to be great at something. And I hope she understands... I’m just so happy that I get the opportunity now to make up for lost time.”
Robert Hilton retweeted
The numbers jump off the page 😮
Congratulations on a fantastic career, Justin Verlander 🐐
ALT Justin Verlander career stats: Tigers, Astros, Mets, Giants 3x Cy Young 2006 Rookie of the Year AL MVP 2x World Series Champ 2011 Triple Crown Winner 8th All-Time in Strikeouts Active Leader in: bWAR: 81.8 Wins: 266 CG: 26 SHO: 9 IP: 3,576.2 Ks: 3,560 Pictured: Two cutouts of Justin Verlander in various action poses. He wears an Astros jersey while holding the World Series trophy in the top cutout and prepares to deliver a pitch in a road gray Tigers uniform in the bottom cutout.
Robert Hilton retweeted
米国で、キッコーマンのしょうゆや調味料が愛されていることは言うまでもありません！このたび、米国で3番目となるキッコーマンの生産拠点が開設されました。ウィスコンシン州ジェファーソンに新たな雇用を生み、地域経済の活性化に貢献するとともに、米国の食卓にこれからも親しまれたキッコーマンの味を届けていきます。
Robert Hilton retweeted
21 seasons of Justin Verlander 🫡
ALT Headshots from every season of Justin Verlander's career are laid out in a grid. 2005 through 2017, he wears a white Tigers uniform with a dark blue cap. 2018 through 2022, he wears a white Astros uniform with a dark blue cap. 2023 he wears a white pinstriped Mets uniform with a blue cap. 2024 he wears a white Astros uniform with a dark blue cap. 2025 he wears a cream Giants uniform with a black cap. 2026 he wears a white Tigers uniform with a dark blue cap.