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The Battle of Mogadishu: Black Hawk Down: 60 Special Forces’ Medals upgraded to Silver Stars (58), Distinguished Flying Crosses (2)

Eetired Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Bray, a combat controller, who was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 30, 2016. Bray passed away at 49 years old on Oct. 24, leaving behind a far-reaching …

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“Battle of Los Angeles,” 1942

Washington Guard helped defend US after Pearl Harbor attack By Joseph Siemandel, Joint Force Headquarters – Washington National Guard A Guardsmen stands watch in Hawthorne, Cal. in 1942 (Archive Photo) CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – As the sun rose Dec. 7, 1941, U.S. military personnel stationed at Pearl Harbor Naval Base were …

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Marine that took down armed robber appears for award wearing a “Lets go Brandon” Shirt

The Marine corps taught me not to mess around,” the former Marine said to authorities after the incident in Yuma. Sheriff Wilmot  Press Releasehttps://bit.ly/3Ej9tKhOctober 26, 2021- 1:45 PM Sheriff Leon Wilmot presents Citizen’s Valor Award Location of Incident: Yuma County Sheriff’s Office – Yuma, AZ On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, …

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“Behind the Steel Curtain”

LTC Mark Fitzgerald takes you “Behind the Steel Curtain” to discuss the recent maneuvers in Eagle Pass. This effort is part of @GovAbbott@GregAbbott_TX‘s #OperationLoneStar, putting @TXMilitary and @TxDPS side-by-side to confront criminal activity along the Texas-Mexico border. The #Texas Guard is has been — and continues — to exercise Steel …

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China’s PLA, 2M troops strength, Most Naval Assets, largest Air Force in Pacific

Soldiers conduct sling load operations with a CH-47 Chinook during a training exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, March 25, 2021. For Contingencies in Indo-Pacom, Army Will Serve as ‘Linchpin’ for Joint Force DEC. 1, 2021 | BY C. TODD LOPEZ, DOD NEWS photos By: Army Spc. Brooke Davis …

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USS The Sullivans Completes 7 Month Deployment with U.K. Carrier Strike Group 2021

USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin G. Collins The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport, Nov. 24, marking the end of a seven-month world tour deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th, 6th and …

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Death of South Korea’s Military Dictator Chun

NOTE from Gov Archives: The Kwangju uprising that occurred in May 1980 is another major event in this sequence of contentious politics. Beginning as a student protest in the southwestern city of Kwangju, the uprising escalated into an armed civilian struggle and was met by brutal acts of violence enacted …

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Rhodesia ‘The Country That Was’ : Zimbabwe ‘The Failed State That Is’

Rhodesia ‘The Country That Was’ :  Zimbabwe ‘The Tragedy That Is’ OPINION By Scott Spires Many years ago a country existed on a continent that for the most part had never known stability or progress. A continent locked in perpetual tribal warfare. A country that was Christian in character, striving …

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Socom Commander Says Taliban Aren’t Counterterrorism Partners in Afghanistan

A U.S. Special Forces Soldier, attached to Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, relays the situation report, to his chain of command via radio during an operation in the Ghorak district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 12, 2016. Photo By: Army Sgt. Connor Mendez NOV. 22, 2021 | BY C. TODD LOPEZ, DOD NEWS Socom …

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West Palm Beach Police have a new hero : 9 Yr Old who defended her mother, chased thug

West Palm Beach Police posted a short message on their Facebook page. Further details not needed. Chief Adderley honored a 9-year old child today for bravery as she ran to her mother’s defense to fend off a brazen robber. An #arrest was swiftly made in this case. The West Palm …

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