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DOD: Iran’s Advanced Weapons: largest ballistic force in the region

State Department Advisor: Iran’s Military Tentacles Expanding in Region  By David Vergun Iran’s missiles and other weapons being exported to proxies pose a “clear and present danger” to civilians and regional stability, the special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state said today. “We’re one [Iranian] missile away from igniting …

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Battle of Tarawa: A Life of Legacy: William Fitzpatrick

William Fitzpatrick, USMC 1942-1948, a Battle of Tarawa veteran tells his life story. Fitzpatrick turns 100 years of age Nov. 23, 2018. He has been recognized by his community, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert B. Neller, and his country.

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Amid Gunshots and Mayhem, Guardsman Helps Save Life Of a Girl Shot in the Back

Guardsman helps save girl in mall shooting By Alabama National Guard Pfc. Rashad Billingsly was shopping Black Friday at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama, when he heard two distinct gunshots over the sound of the crowd. A few seconds passed, then he heard two or three more. “At that point, everybody was running …

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How U.S. Soldiers Built Their Own Deadly Gun Trucks

It’s 1967 in Vietnam, and U.S. truck convoys are being ambushed by the enemy on a regular basis. To counter this, the men begin to modify their trucks, adding upgraded armor and serious firepower.

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U.S. Soldier in Iraq Turns to Vietnam Vet for Answers

A solider stationed in Iraq sets out to find a solution to the deadly ambushes that were plaguing U.S. convoy trucks. His journey leads him to a Vietnam vet, who becomes a mentor and a friend. Smithsonian From the Show: Gun Trucks of Vietnam http://bit.ly/2Qbr6TB

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Three U.S. Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Identified

DOD Identifies Three Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers and one airman who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The service members died Nov. 27, 2018, from injuries sustained when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Andar, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. The soldiers were …

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Focus: Embedded with French troops in eastern Mali

In 2012, several events triggered a deep crisis in Mali, paralyzing the country: first the takeover of Northern Mali by separatists and Islamist groups, and second the coup overthrowing President Amadou Toumani Touré in March. At the request of Mali, France launched in January 2013 the military intervention Serval, in order to stop the progress …

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Nebo-M Radar Complex: The Stealth Buster

Nebo-M Radar Complex: The Stealth Buster The Nebo-M is a Russian radar station that detects and tracks airborne targets, including ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft and even tiny drones. The system boasts unparalleled range: up to 1,800 km and a maximum altitude of 1,200 km. It has two radar systems that use different frequency ranges. …