One of the 54th's own would later be awarded the Medal of Honor for his conduct on the battlefield that day in protecting and carrying the American Flag forward.

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The SWCC training program has a 60-65% attrition rate. Only about a third of the people who enter it will make it to graduation.

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The Marine Raid Force is all about sophistication and stealth.

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"That's the reason I wear the uniform. So anyone can live free in this country."

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Kieran Moïse has been growing his Afro for the past six years. The impressive hairstyle stands tall and...

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The warrior spirit is still being honored by these Spartan paratroopers.

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Combat veteran Kirstie Ennis was on her second tour in Afghanistan when her helicopter was hit and went down hard. Her injuries were extensive.

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These two videos are the personal stories of two U.S. Army soldiers, both of whom took part in the liberation of the concentration/death camp at Dachau.

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Their duty is to preserve and protect the rule of law, both in war and in peace.

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The canals and river systems they operated in were often narrow and lined with thick jungle or high grasses up to the river banks. Ambush was always a real and immediate possibility.

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