'We are ready to drop something much bigger': U.S. military sparks outrage after posting New Year's Eve video bragging about thermonuclear bombs in bizarre joke about the Times Square Ball Drop

An official Twitter account run by the United States military posted and then deleted a video on Monday bragging about dropping massive bombs.
The tweet, which was posted as Americans get ready to ring in the New Year, noted that the ball was set to drop in Times Square when the clock strikes midnight late Monday.
The tweet by U.S. Strategic Command then goes on to brag: ‘If ever needed, we are #ready to drop something much, much bigger.’
An official Twitter account run by the United States military posted and then deleted a video on Monday bragging about dropping massive bombs
An official Twitter account run by the United States military posted and then deleted a video on Monday bragging about dropping massive bombs
The video in the tweet cuts to a shot of a stealth fighter jet dropping what appear to be two thermonuclear bombs
The video in the tweet cuts to a shot of a stealth fighter jet dropping what appear to be two thermonuclear bombs
The B-2 Spirit, which was manufactured by the defense contractor Northrop Grumman, is a strategic heavy bomber capable of deploying both conventional and thermonuclear bombs
The B-2 Spirit, which was manufactured by the defense contractor Northrop Grumman, is a strategic heavy bomber capable of deploying both conventional and thermonuclear bombs
The B-2 Spirit is the only known aircraft in the world that is capable of carrying large air-to-surface weapons in a stealth configuration. The image above from the clip shows one of the weapons dropped by the aircraft
The B-2 Spirit is the only known aircraft in the world that is capable of carrying large air-to-surface weapons in a stealth configuration. The image above from the clip shows one of the weapons dropped by the aircraft
While it is unclear what it was the tweet meant by ¿something bigger,¿ many on Twitter interpreted it to mean nuclear bombs
While it is unclear what it was the tweet meant by ‘something bigger,’ many on Twitter interpreted it to mean nuclear bombs
The video in the tweet cuts to a shot of a stealth fighter jet dropping what appear to be two thermonuclear bombs.
The clip includes flash words describing the jet, which is ‘stealth, ready, and lethal.’
The tweet includes the hashtags ‘peace is our profession,’ which is the slogan of Strategic Command.
The video then ended with the logo which read ‘Whiteman’ - a reference to Whiteman Air Force Base.
Users on Twitter were angry for what they said was the military¿s making light of the use of such a destructive weapon during a festive time
Users on Twitter were angry for what they said was the military’s making light of the use of such a destructive weapon during a festive time
'Strategic Command helpfully reminds world it could still annihilate everyone before midnight,' tweeted Gizmodo
'Strategic Command helpfully reminds world it could still annihilate everyone before midnight,' tweeted Gizmodo
Sam Vinograd, a national security analyst for CNN, tweeted: 'US Strategic Command should be strategic about its communications, especially when other nuclear armed countries are itching for a fight. Who approved this tweet and then it¿s deletion?'
Sam Vinograd, a national security analyst for CNN, tweeted: 'US Strategic Command should be strategic about its communications, especially when other nuclear armed countries are itching for a fight. Who approved this tweet and then it’s deletion?'
Another Twitter user wrote: 'Such an irresponsible tweet. Tweeting about a nuclear bomb drop.'
Another Twitter user wrote: 'Such an irresponsible tweet. Tweeting about a nuclear bomb drop.'
Tim Miller wrote: 'If you missed it since the tweet is now deleted, US Strategic command decided to tweet about war and death on NY eve with a ww3 masturbatory fantasy video.'
Tim Miller wrote: 'If you missed it since the tweet is now deleted, US Strategic command decided to tweet about war and death on NY eve with a ww3 masturbatory fantasy video.'

Another Twitter user thought the post was 'disturbing' and 'terrifying'
Doug Saunders sarcastically tweeted: 'While you¿re celebrating with your family and friends, we¿d like to remind you that we can and would end all life on earth. Love and kisses, Strategic Command.'
Doug Saunders sarcastically tweeted: 'While you’re celebrating with your family and friends, we’d like to remind you that we can and would end all life on earth. Love and kisses, Strategic Command.'
The base, located near Kansas City, Missouri, is home to the 509th Bomb Wing which operates the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
That was the plane seen in the video.
The B-2 Spirit, which was manufactured by the defense contractor Northrop Grumman, is a strategic heavy bomber capable of deploying both conventional and thermonuclear bombs.
It cost about $2.1billion per aircraft.
The B-2 Spirit is the only known aircraft in the world that is capable of carrying large air-to-surface weapons in a stealth configuration.
While it is unclear what it was the tweet meant by ‘something bigger,’ many on Twitter interpreted it to mean nuclear bombs.
Strategic Command, also known as USSTRATCOM, is one of ten unified commands run by the Department of Defense.
Based in Nebraska, it is the unit of the Pentagon which runs all operations related to nuclear warfare. 
Users on Twitter were angry for what they said was the military’s making light of the use of such a destructive weapon during a festive time.
Tim Miller wrote: 'If you missed it since the tweet is now deleted, US Strategic command decided to tweet about war and death on NY eve with a ww3 masturbatory fantasy video.'
Robert Boyle thought it was inappropriate for the military to be tweeting 'jokes about starting nuclear Armageddon on New Year's Eve.'  
Another Twitter user wrote: 'Such an irresponsible tweet. Tweeting about a nuclear bomb drop.'  
USSTRATCOM later apologized for the tweet. 'Our previous NYE tweet was in poor taste & does not reflect our values,' the command tweeted in response to the Twitter backlash. 'We apologize. We are dedicated to the security of America & allies.'
USSTRATCOM later apologized for the tweet. 'Our previous NYE tweet was in poor taste & does not reflect our values,' the command tweeted in response to the Twitter backlash. 'We apologize. We are dedicated to the security of America & allies.'
Sam Vinograd, a national security analyst for CNN, tweeted: 'US Strategic Command should be strategic about its communications, especially when other nuclear armed countries are itching for a fight. 
'Who approved this tweet and then it’s deletion?'
Doug Saunders sarcastically tweeted: 'While you’re celebrating with your family and friends, we’d like to remind you that we can and would end all life on earth. Love and kisses, Strategic Command.' 
USSTRATCOM later apologized for the tweet. 
'Our previous NYE tweet was in poor taste & does not reflect our values,' the command tweeted in response to the Twitter backlash. 
'We apologize. We are dedicated to the security of America & allies.'  
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