In a stunning revelation, it has been reported that an unidentified fleet of drones breached the airspace over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 consecutive days in December 2023. The drones, which violated the secure perimeter of one of America’s most critical military installations, raise alarming questions about the state of our national security under the Biden administration.
Each night, about 45 minutes after sunset, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) appeared like clockwork, flying through restricted military zones and over naval bases. According to U.S. Air Force General Mark Kelly, the first drone he witnessed was nearly 20 feet long, traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and flying at altitudes between 3,000 to 4,000 feet. The drones traversed the Chesapeake Bay, allowing them to survey military installations, including Naval Station Norfolk, one of the largest naval bases in the world.
Despite the ongoing surveillance, U.S. military officials were left scratching their heads, unable to determine whether the drones were being piloted by hobbyists or a foreign adversary. This uncertainty led many to question how such a glaring vulnerability in our defense systems could have gone unchecked for over two weeks.
Social media erupted in response to the Pentagon’s failure to neutralize the drones. One concerned citizen took to X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “This situation does not fill the average citizen with confidence in our military leaders. Drones entering restricted air space should have been neutralized immediately. What were the leaders waiting for….a disaster they would not be able to explain adequately?”
Many critics blame the Biden-Harris administration’s misplaced priorities. Instead of focusing on strengthening the military’s ability to defend the nation, the administration has been preoccupied with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As one frustrated user put it, “Our great Biden-Harris Defense Department at work (sort of)! They can’t even trace large drones over critical military facilities! What if they were armed? Too much focus on DEI rather than on merit and training!”
This sentiment reflects growing frustration with the current leadership’s approach to national security. Critics argue that the military’s shift from meritocracy to DEI initiatives has undermined its effectiveness. Another user voiced a common concern: “No one fears or respects our current leadership. Just testing to see how far they can go. With all the illegals that have come in, no doubt we will see acts of terrorism on American soil again. We need Trump, not DEI crap.”
The drone incidents in Virginia echo earlier failures, such as the Chinese “weather balloon” debacle earlier in 2023. A massive balloon traversed U.S. airspace for days, floating over sensitive military installations before the Air Force finally shot it down. “5 unknown drones fly over NV nuclear weapons site. 2 months later, dozens fly over strategic VA bases for 17 days. ‘Weather balloon’ flies over the whole country before that. DOD response: Let’s just stand on the roof and watch, then have a 2-week meeting. That’ll show ’em!” another user wrote, mocking the Pentagon’s slow response.
While officials have yet to disclose the origins or purpose of these drones, the lack of immediate action has left Americans feeling vulnerable. One social media user summed up the situation: “Great. With Trump, they wouldn’t get to day 2. Our country is compromised.”
The Pentagon’s inability to track, identify, or neutralize these drones for 17 days is a chilling reminder of the gaps in America’s defense posture. Whether it’s foreign adversaries testing the waters or other nefarious actors probing our defenses, one thing is clear: America’s enemies no longer fear or respect its current leadership. This drone breach is more than just a security concern—it’s a glaring indictment of an administration that has prioritized woke politics over the safety and sovereignty of the United States.
As the nation watches, many are calling for a return to leadership that prioritizes national security and ensures that incidents like this are dealt with swiftly and decisively. The American people deserve better than an administration distracted by social engineering when the country’s very safety is at stake.
