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Shifting Skies: The U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade and Nixon's Troop Withdrawal Plan in Vietnam

Shifting Skies: The U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade and Nixon's Troop Withdrawal Plan in Vietnam

By Matt

On August 25th, 1971 the U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade, among the first U.S. ground units sent to Vietnam, ceased combat operations and prepared to redeploy to the United States as part of Nixon’s troop withdrawal plan.
25.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
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Turning the Tide: The Pivotal US Landings on Guadalcanal in 1942

Turning the Tide: The Pivotal US Landings on Guadalcanal in 1942

By Matt

On August 23rd, 1942, the 1st US flights landed on Guadalcanal. This marked the beginning of a grueling and determined campaign that would test the mettle of American forces and reshape the trajectory of the war in the Pacific theater.
23.08.23 01:00 PM - Comment(s)
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Betrayal Behind Closed Doors: The Espionage Case of Sgt. Clayton Lonetree

Betrayal Behind Closed Doors: The Espionage Case of Sgt. Clayton Lonetree

By Matt

gt. Clayton Lonetree, the first Marine ever court-martialed for spying, was convicted in Quantico, Va., of passing secrets to the KGB after becoming romantically involved with a Soviet woman while serving as a U.S. Embassy guard in Moscow. Lonetree ended up serving eight years in a military prison.
21.08.23 01:00 PM - Comment(s)
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Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide for Veterans and Military Personnel

Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide for Veterans and Military Personnel

By Matt

Becoming a homeowner is a significant achievement, especially for military personnel and Veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. Your home is not only a place of comfort but also a valuable investment. To ensure that your investment remains in top condition and retains its ...

21.08.23 05:06 AM - Comment(s)
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Marines launch Operation Starlite

Marines launch Operation Starlite

By Matt

After a deserter from the First Vietcong Regiment had revealed that an attack was imminent against the U.S. base at Chu Lai, the Marines launch Operation Starlite in the Van Tuong peninsula in Quang Ngai Province.
18.08.23 05:01 PM - Comment(s)
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