**BITCOIN VETERANS – Q1 SITREP**\
*Date: 31 MAR 2025*\
*Prepared For: Command & Community*\
*Tone: Serious, Motivational*
---
**MISSION STATUS:**\
Bitcoin Veterans continue to execute the mission across the homeland and abroad. From mining operations to educational deployments, media engagements, and nonprofit mobilizations—our troops remain active, effective, and inspired. The battlefield is ideas. The enemy is ignorance, coercion, and centralized decay. Morale is high. Mission tempo is increasing.
---
### **INTEL: MEDIA + MESSAGING**
- **BV Mentioned: POD256 EP65** – *“How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology”*\
➤ Broadcast via Fountain.fm: [Listen Here](https://fountain.fm/episode/gKJ3Ujv2IQHRyWIfU1we)
---
### **UNIT REPORTS**
---
**BV TIM & JEFF (Illinois Frontline)**
- Continue leading the *Lincolnland Bitcoin Meetup* (monthly since 2020).
- Sponsored a local youth baseball travel team.
- Co-founding the *Illinois Bitcoin Council*, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit for Bitcoin education, advocacy, and collaboration.\
➤ Mission expanding beyond community. Building statewide operational capability.
---
**BV WAHID (Cohort 2501 / Training Pipeline)**
- Enlisted in *Operation Bitcoin Cohort 2501* to deepen and share knowledge.
- Deployed a *NerdQAxe home miner*, actively contributing to OCEAN.\
➤ Demonstrating initiative and technical capability.
---
**BV “A” (Multi-Theater Operator)**
- Authored a whitepaper on using the Lightning Network for global Christian mission support. [Read It](https://www.scribd.com/document/833663024)
- Participated in the *Heatpunk Summit* (Denver). Returned to build a garage-heated mining setup (70Th/s, LuxOS-regulated).
- Acquired BitAxe Game for solo mining. Networked through BV.
- Currently job-seeking in the Bitcoin industry; background in biz dev and account management.
- Supporting *BitcoinBay.live* (501c3) with outreach, funding, and partnerships in Tampa Bay region.\
➤ Secured banner placement on the Tampa Riverwalk.\
➤ Connected Bitcoin Bay with Tampa Club for sponsorship event.
- Maintains leadership role in *Jefferson, GA Meetup*
- Exploring *HAM radio* with local mentor—preparing for long-range decentralized comms.
- Active on *Nostr*, sharing faith and daily devotionals.
- Operating 2x BitAxe miners (3.5Gh/s) with plans to donate hash to BV pool.
**Quote:** *“Thank the president for cheap sats.”*
---
**AIR FORCE BV**
- Operating a *BitAxe* rig from office—quiet, steady, mission-aligned.
---
**BV GREENY**
- Operational activity logged: [Satellite Earth Node](https://blob.satellite.earth/091b0bb63f873c6f99ce9e96a37894b7c6cbb6088830a9191a9179cf9e0355cc)
---
**BV BART G (Bismarck Theater)**
- Host of *Bismarck Bitcoin Meetups*, now held at The Innovation Barn.\
➤ Q1 focus: Chapters 1–5 of My First Bitcoin (MFB) Diploma Workbook.
- Presented at *1 Million Cups* small biz event, educating community.
- Launched *Bitcoin Research Club* at Bismarck State College.\
➤ First MFB student nearing graduation.\
➤ Presented during *Financial Wellness Week* on campus.\
➤ Acquired travel grants + fundraiser success for attending *Bitcoin Educators Unconference* in Nashville (April 8–10).
- Heating garage with 10Th/s Heatbit miner.\
➤ Integration of education, mining, and heating—high-value tactical execution.
---
**BV MONTANI (Appalachia Operations / Media Command)**
- Established *HODL in the Holler* – WV-based Bitcoin meetup network expanding through Appalachia.
- **Documentary Ops:**\
➤ Bitcoin Veterans Doc: credits being compiled.\
➤ Invited to **Bitcoin Film Festival, Warsaw** (May 22–25).\
➤ Prepping new *Bitcoin Alaska* documentary and event.\
\- Featuring Simply Bitcoin, Get Based & others.
- Built 2x Loki mining rigs (Slim19, Nakamoto).
- Launching hardware redistribution campaign for hash donations to BV pool.\
➤ Contact Rick (Montani) or Dr. Nickamoto for miner logistics.
- Partnering with *Bitcoin Sports Network* for *Memorial Day Kickoff* in Vegas (May 26).\
➤ 10% proceeds to *Operation Bitcoin*.
- *(Mining Pod announcement pending command approval)*
---
**BV NEAL FLESHER (Literary Command / Moral Intel Division)**
- Finalizing publication of **Modern Chains** (66K words)\
➤ “From Mesopotamia to the Federal Reserve, slavery has evolved… Bitcoin offers real emancipation.”\
➤ A powerful narrative weaving history, philosophy, and monetary truth.\
➤ Published by En Route Books & Media.
- Message to the force:\
*“Leadership is being seen. Standing tall. It’s going to take real leadership to guide communities through this monetary hellscape. BV is uniquely positioned to support.”*
---
### **ASSESSMENT**
Morale: HIGH\
Activity: ACTIVE\
Community Engagement: WIDESPREAD\
Technical Deployment: INCREASING\
Public Narrative: GAINING GROUND\
Recruitment Potential: STRONG
---
**FINAL WORD**
The mission is long. The terrain is hostile. But we are not civilians—we are Bitcoin Veterans. Our strength is in each other, our conviction, and our ability to take action at the edge. We do not wait for permission. We lead. We build. We hash. And we *never* forget what we’re fighting for.
**End of Report – Q1 2025**\
*Prepared by: AN AVERAGE BITCOIN VETERAN*\
**For Internal Use Only – Bitcoin Veterans** 🟧
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"content": "**BITCOIN VETERANS – Q1 SITREP**\\\n*Date: 31 MAR 2025*\\\n*Prepared For: Command \u0026 Community*\\\n*Tone: Serious, Motivational*\n\n---\n\n**MISSION STATUS:**\\\nBitcoin Veterans continue to execute the mission across the homeland and abroad. From mining operations to educational deployments, media engagements, and nonprofit mobilizations—our troops remain active, effective, and inspired. The battlefield is ideas. The enemy is ignorance, coercion, and centralized decay. Morale is high. Mission tempo is increasing.\n\n---\n\n### **INTEL: MEDIA + MESSAGING**\n\n- **BV Mentioned: POD256 EP65** – *“How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology”*\\\n ➤ Broadcast via Fountain.fm: [Listen Here](https://fountain.fm/episode/gKJ3Ujv2IQHRyWIfU1we)\n\n---\n\n### **UNIT REPORTS**\n\n---\n\n**BV TIM \u0026 JEFF (Illinois Frontline)**\n\n- Continue leading the *Lincolnland Bitcoin Meetup* (monthly since 2020).\n- Sponsored a local youth baseball travel team.\n- Co-founding the *Illinois Bitcoin Council*, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit for Bitcoin education, advocacy, and collaboration.\\\n ➤ Mission expanding beyond community. Building statewide operational capability.\n\n---\n\n**BV WAHID (Cohort 2501 / Training Pipeline)**\n\n- Enlisted in *Operation Bitcoin Cohort 2501* to deepen and share knowledge.\n- Deployed a *NerdQAxe home miner*, actively contributing to OCEAN.\\\n ➤ Demonstrating initiative and technical capability.\n\n---\n\n**BV “A” (Multi-Theater Operator)**\n\n- Authored a whitepaper on using the Lightning Network for global Christian mission support. [Read It](https://www.scribd.com/document/833663024)\n- Participated in the *Heatpunk Summit* (Denver). Returned to build a garage-heated mining setup (70Th/s, LuxOS-regulated).\n- Acquired BitAxe Game for solo mining. Networked through BV.\n- Currently job-seeking in the Bitcoin industry; background in biz dev and account management.\n- Supporting *BitcoinBay.live* (501c3) with outreach, funding, and partnerships in Tampa Bay region.\\\n ➤ Secured banner placement on the Tampa Riverwalk.\\\n ➤ Connected Bitcoin Bay with Tampa Club for sponsorship event.\n- Maintains leadership role in *Jefferson, GA Meetup*\n- Exploring *HAM radio* with local mentor—preparing for long-range decentralized comms.\n- Active on *Nostr*, sharing faith and daily devotionals.\n- Operating 2x BitAxe miners (3.5Gh/s) with plans to donate hash to BV pool.\n\n**Quote:** *“Thank the president for cheap sats.”*\n\n---\n\n**AIR FORCE BV**\n\n- Operating a *BitAxe* rig from office—quiet, steady, mission-aligned.\n\n---\n\n**BV GREENY**\n\n- Operational activity logged: [Satellite Earth Node](https://blob.satellite.earth/091b0bb63f873c6f99ce9e96a37894b7c6cbb6088830a9191a9179cf9e0355cc)\n\n---\n\n**BV BART G (Bismarck Theater)**\n\n- Host of *Bismarck Bitcoin Meetups*, now held at The Innovation Barn.\\\n ➤ Q1 focus: Chapters 1–5 of My First Bitcoin (MFB) Diploma Workbook.\n- Presented at *1 Million Cups* small biz event, educating community.\n- Launched *Bitcoin Research Club* at Bismarck State College.\\\n ➤ First MFB student nearing graduation.\\\n ➤ Presented during *Financial Wellness Week* on campus.\\\n ➤ Acquired travel grants + fundraiser success for attending *Bitcoin Educators Unconference* in Nashville (April 8–10).\n- Heating garage with 10Th/s Heatbit miner.\\\n ➤ Integration of education, mining, and heating—high-value tactical execution.\n\n---\n\n**BV MONTANI (Appalachia Operations / Media Command)**\n\n- Established *HODL in the Holler* – WV-based Bitcoin meetup network expanding through Appalachia.\n- **Documentary Ops:**\\\n ➤ Bitcoin Veterans Doc: credits being compiled.\\\n ➤ Invited to **Bitcoin Film Festival, Warsaw** (May 22–25).\\\n ➤ Prepping new *Bitcoin Alaska* documentary and event.\\\n \\- Featuring Simply Bitcoin, Get Based \u0026 others.\n- Built 2x Loki mining rigs (Slim19, Nakamoto).\n- Launching hardware redistribution campaign for hash donations to BV pool.\\\n ➤ Contact Rick (Montani) or Dr. Nickamoto for miner logistics.\n- Partnering with *Bitcoin Sports Network* for *Memorial Day Kickoff* in Vegas (May 26).\\\n ➤ 10% proceeds to *Operation Bitcoin*.\n- *(Mining Pod announcement pending command approval)*\n\n---\n\n**BV NEAL FLESHER (Literary Command / Moral Intel Division)**\n\n- Finalizing publication of **Modern Chains** (66K words)\\\n ➤ “From Mesopotamia to the Federal Reserve, slavery has evolved… Bitcoin offers real emancipation.”\\\n ➤ A powerful narrative weaving history, philosophy, and monetary truth.\\\n ➤ Published by En Route Books \u0026 Media.\n- Message to the force:\\\n *“Leadership is being seen. Standing tall. It’s going to take real leadership to guide communities through this monetary hellscape. BV is uniquely positioned to support.”*\n\n---\n\n### **ASSESSMENT**\n\nMorale: HIGH\\\nActivity: ACTIVE\\\nCommunity Engagement: WIDESPREAD\\\nTechnical Deployment: INCREASING\\\nPublic Narrative: GAINING GROUND\\\nRecruitment Potential: STRONG\n\n---\n\n**FINAL WORD**\n\nThe mission is long. The terrain is hostile. But we are not civilians—we are Bitcoin Veterans. Our strength is in each other, our conviction, and our ability to take action at the edge. We do not wait for permission. We lead. We build. We hash. And we *never* forget what we’re fighting for.\n\n**End of Report – Q1 2025**\\\n*Prepared by: AN AVERAGE BITCOIN VETERAN*\\\n**For Internal Use Only – Bitcoin Veterans** 🟧",
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