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US Space Force Reveals New Service and Physical Training Uniforms

The United States Space Force has unveiled its new service and physical training (PT) uniforms. The reveal occurred at the Air Force Association’s Air Space &…

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Before He Was a Jazz Legend, Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp

Tony Bennett is a jazz legend, with a career spanning over half a century. His music transcends generations, and has made him a household name…

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Navy Sailor Killed In Pearl Harbor To Be Laid To Rest In Wisconsin

A Navy sailor who lost his life during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest in his hometown this weekend. Fireman…

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The Potsdam Giants: A Prussian Infantry Regiment Of Nothing But Very Tall Soldiers

Under the direct control of Frederick William I during his reign was a military regiment filled with giant soldiers. Officially they were called “The Grand…

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Pepsi Refused to Give a Fighter Jet to a College Student then he Sued them

In the 1990s Pepsi ran an advertisement campaign for their new Pepsi Points, which could be collected and used to purchase items in their catalog.…

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Operation Foxley: The Highly Debated Plan to Execute Hitler That Could Have Prolonged WWII

It’s easy to assume the most simple way of ending WWII would have been to assassinate the man at the center of it all, Adolf…

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WWII Veteran Present At D-Day and German Surrender Receives French Legion of Honor

An American veteran present at D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and the German surrender has been awarded the French Legion of Honor. It is…

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The Battle of Pork Chop Hill: Among the Final Battles of the Korean War

The Battle of Pork Chop Hill was a series of two battles during the spring and summer of 1953. They occurred while the United Nations,…

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A German U-boat ended up at the bottom of Lake Michigan, here’s how it happened

Right now, resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan is a 185-ft German submarine. U-boats of the German Imperial Navy did close in on the…

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Lloyd Fredendall: One of the Most Unsuccessful American Generals of WWII

The military is an institution built on order and service. While the majority who join abide by these values, others choose to disregard the chain…

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TANKFEST 2021 Is Here And It’s Free To Watch Online This Sunday

The Tank Museum and World of Tanks have partnered once again for TANKFEST 2021, a worldwide event that provides in-person and online streaming events that…

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The 5 Fastest Military Aircraft That Are Still Flying Today

Speed has long been a critical aspect of military aircraft, as it is useful for outrunning an opponent, reducing the time spent in enemy airspace,…

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The Soldier who survived on his own in Dunkirk for four months

Over May and June 1940, a major evacuation of Allied troops was taking place on the beaches of Dunkirk. Known as Operation Dynamo, an armada…

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US, UK and Australia Announce New Indo-Pacific Security Pact

The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have announced the creation of a trilateral security pact in the Indo-Pacific. Known as “AUKUS,” it will…

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Three Former US Intelligence Personnel Plead Guilty To Developing Cyberweapons For The UAE

Three former US intelligence operatives have pleaded guilty to assisting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its cyber-hacking offensives. Under the plea agreement, the trio…

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You Can Buy the World’s Only Privately Owned Airworthy F-4 Phantom for $3 Million

If you have $3 million to spare, you can own an exceptionally rare piece of history: the only privately owned airworthy F-4 Phantom in the…

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The Challenger 3 MBT Is Pioneering New Technology And Plenty Of Updates

The UK’s upcoming Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT) will improve on the Challenger 2 in many ways, most notably in its armament. However, the…