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In a Show of Force, Russian Navy Visits Cuba

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The Real WWII Fighter That Killed Godzilla

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A B-1B Lancer Was Seen With a New Super Bomb

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Navy Fighter Seen Packing Huge, Ship-Fired Missile

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This Navy Warship Program Is Kind of a Disaster

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Every Single Cell in Your Body Could Be Conscious

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The Army & Navy Working Together Defense Missiles

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retired us army brig gen andrew hilmes shares his stories about staff sgt stevon booker during the m10 booker dedication ceremony at aberdeen proving ground, in aberdeen, md, april 18, 2024 the m10 booker combat vehicle delivers overwhelming precision firepower to the infantry brigade, allowing it to maintain momentum and freedom of action against enemy forces as part of the dedication of the m10 booker combat vehicle in their name, us army pvt robert d booker, a medal of honor recipient, and infantryman, assigned to the 133rd infantry regiment, 34th infantry division, during world war ii, and staff sgt booker, a distinguished service cross recipient, and tank crewman, assigned to alpha company, 1st battalion, 64th armor regiment, 3rd infantry division, in support of operation iraqi freedom, were recognized and honored for their ultimate sacrifice, heroism and commitment to service and country, represented by family members during the ceremony us army photo by christopher kaufmann

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The Air Force is Resurrecting a B-1 Bomber

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