In the end, the sea around the USS Laffe was littered with the detritus of Japanese planes, and she was still afloat.

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This ship is built to be very versatile.

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American ingenuity and industrial might made the P-51 Mustang and so many other technological advances to the war effort with incredible speed and expertise.

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This video will give you a brief but important look at the distinguished, courageous, and important service from WWII to the present.

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Some go back out of curiosity, to see if they can find and identify specific pieces of ground where they had one of the most intense experiences of their lives. Some go back to remember those they lost. Some do so because they are still seeking closure about those traumatic experiences. And others would never entertain the idea of going back ever again, for lots of reasons.

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The 560-foot-long boat went into drydock for routine refueling, refurbishment, and repairs on September 11, 2019.

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Let us gladly let the old door close and look forward in hope to a new year that will bring its share of good things for us to celebrate.

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This powerful warship now resides at anchor in Camden, New Jersey. Each New Year's Eve, she is open to paying guests to come aboard to watch the fireworks display over the Delaware River.

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The NORAD Santa-tracking program has delighted children for generations. And it all happened on accident.

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On our part, let us keep our active-duty military personnel in our thoughts and prayers over this holiday season.

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