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The Pacific
December 1, 2009
by Victorino Matus
From the creators of Band of Brothers, comes the much anticipated HBO miniseries, THE PACIFIC. This ten-part series traces the lives of three Marines as America battled for control of the Pacific Theater in World War II.
The Medal of Honor
December 1, 2009
by Brian Williams
The history of the Medal of Honor, its recipients, and their stories of valor.'Toons in the Dunes
December 1, 2009
by Tom Richmond
What happens when the USO sends ten cartoonists on tour to meet out service members? A trail of laughter from Washington to Germany to Iraq is left in their wake. Meet our service members through the eyes of these very fun, and funny, men.The Soldier's General
December 1, 2009
by James Jay Carafano
George Washington, our first president, was a soldier first, statesman second. Washington's enduring legacy of leadership and care for our troops continues to set the example today.In Our New Issue
Our Spring 2013 issue highlights stories you might not know about the military. We'll debunk common military myths and explore little-known tales of heroism, while finding the stories behind some of the military's most prominent traditions.
Today's Photo
Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis march through the streets of Bremerton, Washington, during Saturday’s Armed Forces Day Parade. Stennis recently returned from an eight-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and continued theater security cooperation efforts. Navy photo by Seaman Jose L. Hernandez
Hot Topics
- DOD's website connects military children from AFPS
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- Britain could increase military presence in Strait of Hormuz from USA Today
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