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Over the four years of the American Civil War – from 1861 to 1865 – the majority of military casualties were suffered by Union forces. To maintain the integrity of the Union, federalist states...
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In August 2023, the U.S. Navy announced it would extend the life of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which will keep them in service well into the 2030s. The announcement came at the same time...
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Military academies play a pivotal role in the officer training programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. One of the key strengths of the U.S. military lies in its ability to educate a substantial number...
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The U.S. military, one of the largest in the world, has dozens of special forces groups. Nearly all of the six branches have one or more extremely selective and elitee squad, reserved for the highest...
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The United States is the single largest civilian firearm market in the world. A recent Gallup poll found that 45% of Americans have a gun in their home. And many of those households have more than...
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Abraham Lincoln signed the legislation creating the Navy’s Medal of Honor in December 1861, beginning a storied tradition of military valor and gallantry that had held for more than 150 years...
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The U.S. Army Rangers were founded during World War II with the idea of creating a unit of soldiers capable of operating autonomously and hitting hard behind enemy lines. Army Rangers have been part...
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Involving over 50 nations and spanning three continents, World War II emerged as one of the most important and pivotal conflicts in history. The United States entered the war in December 1941, two...
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Almost 16 million Americans were issued paid hunting licenses in 2021. Hunting is a part of the American frontiersman image and an important aspect of the nation’s culture. Hunting has evolved from...
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The only country with more civilian-owned firearms than people, the United States is the world’s largest private market for gun sales – and consumer demand has been rising for years. Federally...
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In May 2011, SEAL Team Six infiltrated a compound in Pakistan, engaged multiple enemy combatants, and took out the most wanted man in the world — Osama bin Laden. This elite Special Forces unit is...
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The release of “Top Gun: Maverick” last year inspired new interest in aerial combat and the U.S. military’s fighter jets, new and old. The main fighter jet used in the movie is the F/A-18F...
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As the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month, Ukraine continues to press its counteroffensive to try and expel Russian forces from the eastern part of the country. At the same time, the outgunned and...
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Aviation technology took several major leaps forward during the second world war, perhaps most notably for carrier-based aircraft. These are planes that can take off and land from the flight deck of...
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Since the beginning of the 20th century, the United States has performed hundreds of military interventions in other countries, with some of these interventions becoming all-out wars or occupations....
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