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The Storm of Fear: A Look Back at the 2002 Sniper Attacks

The Storm of Fear: A Look Back at the 2002 Sniper Attacks

By Matt

October 24th, 2002, marked the end of a reign of terror that had gripped the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for nearly a month. On this day, law enforcement apprehended John Allen Muhammad (41), an Army veteran, and his accomplice John Lee Malvo (17), near Frederick, Maryland.
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An Unlikely Alliance: The Day Pirates and Patriots Converged

An Unlikely Alliance: The Day Pirates and Patriots Converged

By Matt

17 October 1814 – Marines and Sailors landed on Grand Terre Island, Louisiana, to punish pirates. Pirate leader, Jean Lafitte’s activities threatened to monopolize the city’s import trade.
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The Emboldened Legacy of the 8th Marines: From Activation to Valor

The Emboldened Legacy of the 8th Marines: From Activation to Valor

By Matt

The activation of the 8th Marines during the peak of World War I was a testament to the expanding might and scope of the U.S Marine Corps. Although they didn’t set foot on the battlefields of Europe during the Great War, their mettle would soon be tested in the Caribbean.
10.10.23 07:15 AM - Comment(s)
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October 4, 2004: A Day of Explosions Near Iraq's Green Zone

October 4, 2004: A Day of Explosions Near Iraq's Green Zone

By Matt

Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs near the symbol of U.S. authority in Iraq, the Green Zone, where the U.S. Embassy and key government offices are located as well as hotels occupied by hundreds of foreigners.
04.10.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
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Operation Mountain Thrust: Objectives and Impacts on September 26, 2006

Operation Mountain Thrust: Objectives and Impacts on September 26, 2006

By Matt

Introduction

On September 26, 2006, Operation Mountain Thrust commenced as a major military initiative aimed at countering Taliban activities in the eastern provinces of Afghanistan. This effort followed another significant campaign, Operation Medusa, and was designed not only to eliminate the Taliba...

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