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Military and Defense
Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes
Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Four Receive Highest Award for Valor on Samoa
One sailor and three Marines were awarded Medals of Honor for bravery during the Second Samoan Civil War, April 1,…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler
Few have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Even fewer have been awarded two. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D.…
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Thomas Paine: Influencer of the Patriot Cause
Although the American Revolutionary War began April 19, 1775, in the months that followed, many of those in the 13…
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New Museum Honors Medal of Honor Recipients
The National Medal of Honor Museum will enshrine the stories of Medal of Honor recipients for future generations, Chairman of…
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Nation to Observe Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 29, Americans will come together to commemorate the service and sacrifices made by the nearly 3 million service…
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‘Ritchie Boys’ Aided Army’s Efforts to Defeat Germany During WWII
As the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, some may remember the so-called “Ritchie Boys,” who greatly aided allied forces…
Read More » DoD Officials: Artificial Intelligence to be Used for Charting, Intel Collection
Nautical, terrain and aeronautical charting is vital to the Defense Department mission. This job, along with collecting intelligence, falls to…
Read More »Socom Preps for Fast-Paced Technological Change
Technology is disrupting the business environment and government, and it will soon disrupt U.S. Special Operations Command and the rest…
Read More »Americans Salute WWII Vets on Veterans Day
World War II veterans were honored today at the World War II Memorial in Washington. Elizabeth Lewis Among the approximately…
Read More »Competition Grows Between U.S. Military and Chinese, DOD Official Says
The relationship between the U.S. military and China has become more competitive, as the U.S. has tried to enforce the…
Read More »Chinese Set Sights on High-Tech Production
China aims to transition from producing inexpensive items to high-tech products, the director of the Defense Innovation Unit said yesterday.…
Read More »AI to Give U.S. Battlefield Advantages, General Says
Artificial intelligence will give the United States, its allies and its partners advantages that will expedite and better inform decision-making…
Read More »DOD is Building ‘About a Mile of Border Wall’ Each Day
The Army Corps of Engineers expects to build 450 miles of wall along the U.S. Southwest border, a Defense Department…
Read More »Labor Day Marks 74th Anniversary of Japan’s WWII Surrender
As the United States enjoys its Labor Day holiday, it’s also marking the 74th anniversary of the formal and unconditional…
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