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Many armies in the world have elite special forces units capable of carrying out special operations, tasks, and missions. While the United States is considered to have some of the most effective...
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When World War II began in 1939 with Germany’s invasion of Poland, only about 334,500 Americans were serving in the military. Over the following years, through both conscription and voluntary...
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The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military, established even before the founding of the country. At that time, most soldiers were equipped with muskets and swords. Nearly 250 years later, the...
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According to the latest available comparable data, there are at least 133 million military firearms in 177 of the world’s countries. These firearms make up the largest pool of centrally controlled...
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Earlier this Month, Russia sent a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet to intercept an American MQ-9 Reaper drone across the black sea before it penetrated Russian airspace over Crimea. The United States...
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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has been met with a stout defense that has often halted its advances. In return, Russia has been bombarding Ukraine with missiles, hitting both military and...
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During World War II, the United States faced significant challenges against formidable foes at sea. While American battleships, carriers, cruisers, and destroyers played a pivotal role overcoming the...
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The Department of Defense is one of the federal government’s largest agencies. With nearly $1.8 trillion in budgetary resources in fiscal 2023, the DOD trails only the Department of the Treasury...
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Dominance of the skies has played a crucial role in all military conflicts since World War II. The biggest air force is not always the best, but there is a distinct advantage to outnumbering an...
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Ever since the first wars on record took place in Mesopotamia close to five thousand years ago, the size of armies has grown along with human civilization. Today, nearly 28 million armed forces...
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The famed 1980s action film, “The Delta Force,” was inspired by the June 1985 hijacking of a TWA airplane and hostage crisis in Beirut. It showcases a harrowing rescue by a crack U.S. commando...
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The United States of America has repeatedly sent troops to fight abroad, and many of them did not return. These soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives for their country, are buried in cemeteries...
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One of the ways that the military recognizes its best of the best is by awarding medals to those who display outstanding courage and bravery. These medals represent the great sacrifices made by...
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The U.S. government spends more than $700 billion each year on the Department of Defense, the largest share of any single program. The defense budget request for FY2024 stands at $842 billion. About...
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The United States used submarines extensively in World War II, striking hard at enemy ships, and safeguarding American and Allied interests. In order to fight the Japanese armada in the Pacific...
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