Warming Up For The 246th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
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Honor, Courage, Commitment! We thank all who have served and who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps.
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Surprised By An Old Memory: Khe Sanh During The Siege Jan. 21 to April 12, 1968
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This Vietnam Veteran's area of the base took more rounds per square foot than any other during the siege of Khe Sanh.
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Wreckage Of Ill-Fated USRC Bear Discovered In Lady Franklin Bay
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The USRC Bear occupies a legendary place in USCG history. But up until now she could only be remembered as lost at sea.
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Seawolf-Class Fast Attack, Nuclear Submarine USS Connecticut Runs Into A Funny Situation In The Arctic
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You never know what you might find when you come up through an ice pack.
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The Life and Work of Composer And WWI Veteran Ralph Vaughan Williams
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Like war veterans in every age, Vaughan Williams did not talk much about his war experiences, but they took a toll.
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How WWI Shaped ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Author J.R.R. Tolkien
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Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings is not an allegory for WWI. It was born out of it, in spite of it.
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How C.S. Lewis’ Service In WWI Shaped His Life And Writings For Years To Come
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C.S. Lewis’ life was shaped by his combat experiences in the trenches of France as a 19/20-year-old man.
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New US Coast Guard Off Shore Patrol Cutter Being Built
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These ships are built with multiple combat and communication capabilities. Each will be able to carry and deploy either MH-60 or MH-65 helicopters.
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Watch Emmy-Winning Journalist Steve Hartman’s Coverage Of Dedicated and Selfless Marines
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These stories that Steve Hartman finds and records for us always bring a smile, or a tear of recognition; they cheer the soul.
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Learn About the Battle of Antietam: Sept. 17, 1862
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The American Civil War remains the most costly war in U.S. history in terms of the sheer loss of life.
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