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In honor of Major Smedley Darlington Butler
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in 1915, Major Smedley Darlington Butler, while serving as the commanding officer for the 5th, 13th, and 23rd Companies and Marine and Sailor detachment aboard the U.S.S. Connecticut, led the attack on Fort Riviere on 17 November 1915 during the Haitian Campaign. Following a concentrated drive, several different detachments of…
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Never forgotten American HeroSPC Mary J. Jaenichen
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1 Mar 1988 – 9 May 2008 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.John 15:13 < NEVER FORGOTTEN > 14 years ago, this 20yr old Warrior from Temecula, Cal., left this world to take a new post guarding the gates of heaven.,…
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Sgt. 1st Class Mark DWayne Jenkins: A tribute for a soldier I will miss
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By Col. Donald P. Laucirica Colorado National Guard I first got to know Sergeant Jenkins when, as the new Special Operations Detachment commander, we conducted a commander’s inventory, required as part of taking command. He was outgoing, loud, and entirely unconcerned about what impression he was making on me, the incoming…
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The New Yorkers who Died in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
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Credit to Jarrett Murphy Colleagues remember Cpl. Aaron M. Allen, 24, who was killed while conducting combat operations in Fallujah in 2008. New York State has lost 295 soldiers, sailors, Air Force members or Marines in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, according to Department of Defense records. More of the dead…
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In Honor Of Rafael Peralta
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Rafael Peralta (April 7, 1979 – November 15, 2004) was a United States Marine killed in combat during the Second Battle of Fallujah during the Iraq War. In September 2008 his family was notified that he was awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest award a United States Marine can receive. In February 2012, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that…
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The Lie said to the Truth, “Let’s take a bath together, the well water is very nice.
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The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed. But suddenly, the Lie leapt out of the water and fled, wearing the clothes of the Truth. The Truth, furious, climbed out of the well to get her clothes back.But…
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Today we Remember Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen
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Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen was a 27-year-old BlackHawk pilot who was killed along with four other Soldiers when their helicopter crashed during a storm in Afghanistan. Sara’s family chose to celebrate her life. And although it was short-lived, it was still a memorable one, they said. Sara was an intelligent…
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One of the underwater mysteries that once puzzled experts was the discovery of strange drawings in the sand with almost perfect circular patterns found on the seabed off Japan.
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It took them a decade to find out why they originated and why they suddenly appeared and disappeared until they finally managed to discover it. The author of these amazing formations, almost 2 meters wide, was a newly discovered species of puffer fish measuring no more than 12 centimeters. Subsequent…
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In a photograph from World War I, German soldiers pose proudly beside a horse-mounted frame designed to carry a captured Russian Maxim M1910 machine gun, complete with its original wheeled mount and ammunition box.
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The Maxim M1910, a powerful water-cooled machine gun, was a key piece of Russian artillery, and its capture by the Germans marked a significant tactical advantage. The horse-drawn frame was a clever adaptation, allowing the heavy weapon to be transported more easily across the battlefield. This image highlights the resourcefulness…
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The Cologne City Hall’s Enigmatic Gargoyle: A Closer Look at the Grotesque Figure Turning Heads
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Cologne’s City Hall is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. However, recently, a particular grotesque male figure adorning the building has captured the public’s imagination, sparking curiosity and debate. This isn’t just any decorative element; its enigmatic nature invites speculation about its origins, symbolism, and the reasons behind…