US Prepares Bases for Isolation and Trains Army to Dig Shallow Graves for Mass Casualties The Pentagon has launched the Fortress America initiative, which aims to prepare major US military facilities to operate for up to 90 days without dependence on civilian services. The plan, presented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sets goals for energy autonomy, water supply, fuel, communications and maintenance of food, medicine and ammunition stocks, in addition to strengthening defenses against cyber attacks. At the same time, the US Army conducted exercises to train engineering teams in opening temporary graves in scenarios with a high number of combat casualties. According to reports published by the press, the preparation includes difficulties in evacuating and repatriating military personnel. The initiatives are taking place against the background of escalating tensions with Iran and the possibility of a larger conflict.