80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment
On this day in 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag over the island of Iwo Jima on the fourth day of what would ...
Franklin's Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States ...
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This 80th anniversary Battle of Iwo Jima watch has actual sand from the island
With genuine volcanic sand from the sulphur island, the Praesidus Iwo Jima 80th Commemoration A-11 watches offer a rare ...
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The U.S. Military’s Oldest Weapons, Ranked from Newest to Most Ancient
a better vehicle than the one used to land troops on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day. The result was the AAV-7, aka the ...
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When uncommon valor was common…
He turned 19, digging a foxhole in the black sand. Many of his fellow Marines never lived to see their 19th or 20th birthdays ...
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From Marine Drive To Bandra Fort: 5 Places In Mumbai To Celebrate Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love, romance, and togetherness with someone really special. Whether you've planned a quiet and cosy date or you're looking for something adventurous, Mumbai ...
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Pilot killed in collision involving Mötley Crüe singer’s plane identified as Marine Corps veteran
Originally from Okemah, Oklahoma, Vitosky joined the Marine Corps in his early twenties because he wanted to fly, his ex-wife Ann Vitosky told the Associated Press. He became a Marine Corps ...
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Philippine investigators file criminal complaints against vice president over assassination threats
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine government investigators filed criminal complaints, including sedition, against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday over her public threat to have the ...
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Pilot killed in collision involving Mötley Crüe singer’s plane identified as Marine Corps veteran
Originally from Okemah, Oklahoma, Vitosky joined the Marine Corps in his early twenties because he wanted to fly, his ex-wife Ann Vitosky told the Associated Press. He became a Marine Corps aviator ...
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The Big Game: A Bird’s Eye View of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — During the Super Bowl parade on Saturday, Feb. 8, the Marine Corps flew in formation to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United State Marine Corps. Just above the ...
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Capture the Guns and Save D-Day
It’s June 6th, 1944 D-Day. At Pointe du Hoc the Rangers need to scale the cliffs and capture or disable the guns. Aside from the forces that are to fight at the five major landing zones ...