WTH? Now the U.S. Military Is Training for Mass Burials & Digging Future Graves!

By Lisa Haven

Things are getting downright strange, and the more information that comes out, the more questions I have about what exactly is going on behind the scenes. I’ve been reporting extensively on the growing number of military preparations, government emergency warnings, and countries urging their citizens to stockpile essential supplies. But now we’re learning that the United States military is conducting exercises involving mass graves and the temporary burial of thousands of soldiers. Yes, you heard that correctly. And when you combine this with an ominous warning from a former intelligence official, preparations for potential disruptions, and a growing number of reported cyber incidents, you have to wonder why so much is happening all at once.

Just yesterday, I reported that FEMA and the FCC have scheduled a nationwide Emergency Alert System test for November 17th. As I’ve previously explained, these tests are conducted periodically, so the test itself isn’t necessarily unusual. However, the timing certainly raises questions when you consider everything else currently unfolding. Reports have also surfaced about U.S. military bases preparing for extended disruptions to essential services, including scenarios in which military installations must operate for up to 90 days without normal access to critical supplies. Meanwhile, Newsweek has reported on numerous countries encouraging their populations to prepare emergency supplies. These preparations may serve different purposes, but seeing them all happening around the same time certainly gets my attention.

And it’s not just governments and militaries preparing for potential disruptions. According to reporting from Futurism and Axios, major financial institutions are also examining contingency plans involving potential catastrophes caused by artificial intelligence. One particular concern involves autonomous AI agents gaining access to financial accounts and creating unprecedented disruptions to banking systems. Think about that for a moment. We’re talking about major financial institutions considering how to respond to an entirely new category of technological threats. Between AI, cyber vulnerabilities, emergency preparations, and military exercises, the list of potential scenarios being examined continues to grow.

But one of the most disturbing developments involves a recent U.S. Army exercise called Operation Dragon Covenant Phase 2, reportedly conducted at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. According to reports from Newsweek, India Today, and Defense News, American soldiers practiced establishing temporary mass burial sites for troops killed during large-scale combat operations. The exercise involved personnel from military sustainment and engineering units, along with chaplains and religious support personnel. Soldiers reportedly used bulldozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment to practice handling large numbers of battlefield casualties. The Army said it has not needed mass temporary burials on this scale since the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. So naturally, my question is: Why are we conducting training like this now?

According to the reporting, the military was preparing for scenarios in which battlefield casualties could become so overwhelming that traditional individual burials and religious services might not be immediately possible. The Army reportedly explained that eight bulldozers and four military excavators could be used to temporarily bury the remains of as many as 2,400 soldiers within 24 hours. The training also emphasized preserving remains for identification and eventual return to the United States. Additionally, the exercise reportedly marked the first time in more than two decades that Army chaplains and religious affairs personnel received this type of temporary battlefield burial training. Now, I’m not suggesting this means a massive conflict is imminent. Training for worst-case scenarios is part of military readiness. But considering everything else happening internationally, I think it’s fair to ask why this particular capability is receiving renewed attention.

And that’s not where the story ends. A former Defense Intelligence Agency staffer has issued an ominous warning about the importance of preparing for potential disruptions. According to reporting circulated by Raw Story and MSN, Faria Doc St. Clair, a military veteran and intelligence professional who now works in the private risk intelligence industry, posted a warning on X that reportedly attracted more than 1.7 million views. St. Clair warned that the window for Americans to prepare, even with basic necessities, could be closing. He also suggested that people following international and security developments should recognize what he believes are signs of a growing crisis. These are his assessments, not confirmation that a specific catastrophe is coming, but his professional background makes his comments worth examining.

St. Clair has reportedly worked on counterintelligence threats, continuity of government, and continuity of operations. He currently holds a senior technology and intelligence position with Crisis24, a risk management company, where his work reportedly involves AI-driven intelligence capabilities. What particularly caught my attention was his argument that when governments begin publicly encouraging citizens to prepare, national leadership may already have established its own contingency plans. He warned that recommendations to maintain three days of emergency supplies could eventually increase to a week, several weeks, or even months. His broader message was that Americans should not assume government agencies will immediately be able to provide everything they need during a large-scale national emergency.

And that is something I’ve been telling my audience for quite some time. When a major disaster or nationwide disruption happens, FEMA and local emergency services could become overwhelmed. They cannot necessarily reach every household immediately, especially if transportation networks, communications systems, or supply chains are affected. That’s why I’ve repeatedly encouraged people to have food, water, medications, and other necessities available at home. I know not everyone has the money to purchase months of supplies, and quite frankly, I’m still working on building up my own preparations. But doing what you can, when you can, is better than having nothing in place should an unexpected situation arise.

Meanwhile, we’re also seeing troubling reports involving cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. Military Times reported on October 29th that the Pentagon was investigating freezer malfunctions at a military installation as a suspected cyberattack. According to the report, the incident affected refrigeration systems and raised concerns about the security of military food storage. Authorities had not publicly established who was responsible, and the possibility of a cyberattack was still being investigated. Nevertheless, it illustrates just how vulnerable essential infrastructure can become when technology fails or systems are compromised.

And the United States isn’t the only country dealing with these types of concerns. Reports have also emerged about cyberattacks affecting refrigeration systems at supermarket chains in Europe, while South Korea’s financial sector has reportedly faced another wave of cyber incidents. These are separate events, and there is no established evidence that they are connected. But each demonstrates the kinds of vulnerabilities governments and private institutions must consider. Our modern world depends heavily on electricity, communications networks, financial systems, and technology to keep everyday necessities available. If any of those systems were seriously disrupted, the consequences could affect everything from grocery stores and banking to transportation and emergency services.

So where does all of this leave us? We have the U.S. military conducting large-scale temporary burial exercises, reports of extended military preparedness scenarios, countries encouraging citizens to stockpile emergency supplies, financial institutions examining AI-related catastrophe scenarios, and cybersecurity incidents affecting essential systems. Then we have a former intelligence professional warning Americans that they should take preparedness seriously. I’m not claiming these developments are all connected, and I’m certainly not saying some catastrophic event is guaranteed to happen. But I do believe the timing and the sheer number of these reports deserve closer examination.

At the end of the day, being prepared doesn’t mean living in fear. It means recognizing that unexpected events can happen and taking reasonable steps to protect yourself and your family. Keep essential medications, food, drinking water, and other supplies on hand. Have a plan for extended power or communications outages, and don’t assume help will always arrive immediately. The bigger question, however, remains unanswered: Why are so many governments, military organizations, and financial institutions examining extreme contingency scenarios at the same time? Is this simply a renewed emphasis on preparedness, or are officials responding to a changing global security environment that the public doesn’t fully understand? I’ll leave that for you to decide, but one thing is certain: I’m going to keep watching these developments and reporting on what comes next.