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Haditha Massacre of Iraqi Civilians

Massacre by U.S. Marines of 24 Civilians in Haditha, Iraq Transcripts of military interviews from the investigation into the Haditha massacre were found at this trailer in a junkyard in Baghdad, which specializes in selling trailers and office supplies left over from American military base closings.

65 comments    war crimes civilian casualties
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Last Valentine Poem

The drone of the Herc C-130 echoed within his helmet. Pencil in hand jotting down some jibberish on a piece of paper the Chief looked contemplative. He always got away with not trimming his beard giving an appearance of a gruffy old dog. He had...

7 comments    children home valentines day
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The Beauty of Nature Tourism in Indonesia

Actually Indonesia has many beautiful places for travel destination. I'll take you to travel in several beautiful places in Indonesia. And most of these places as a natural tourism place.

89 comments    travel hotel camping
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Anchor Tattoos And Meanings-Anchor Tattoo Ideas And Designs

The anchor tattoo has most certainly stood the test of time amd still remains a popular maritime tattoo symbol. In fact, the anchor is one of the oldest tattoo symbols. The anchor tattoo has been a long time favorite among seamen. The Marines and...

7 comments    christian tattoos pirate tattoos
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Unrecognized History of Revolutionary America Brought to Light

Television series about the US Armed Forces (Hogan's Heroes, Gomer Pyle USMC) have sometimes rubbed viewers the wrong way and very harshly. This is easier to understand when we study history. The Montford Point Marines' story of WWII, for example, is just gaining momentum after 70+ years, unknown among many US Marines themselves. However, that is to change with proposed honors and a new training class throughout the Corps.

8 comments    politics world war ii
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Best Surf Spots in San Francisco and Marin - Bay Area Surfing

The Bay Area offers some excellent surfing. Though the water is cold and Great White sharks migrate to the area for summer feeding and breeding, there are some great spots to surf in Marin County and San Francisco. These Bay Area surf breaks...

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The environmental impacts of offshore oil drilling

If there had been any doubt before, the recent catastrophe on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico has really driven home the message that drilling for oil is a messy and risky business. Consequently, decisions are now being made that affect the future of offshore oil drilling. But how risky is it really? Should we stop offshore drilling?

12 comments    environment fossil fuels oil gas
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The Best Things to do with Kids in Arlington Virginia - Fun Experiences with Children in this Northern Virginia City

Creating adventures for kids is fun and exciting. There are tons of things to do with kids in Arlington, VA that are great for the whole family. The great public transportation and friendly residents make this a great place to spend time with your children. Read on for some of the best activities!

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How to Become a Warrant Officer in the Army

An overview of the Warrant Officer application process. This article covers everything from warrant officer requirements to assembling and submitting a W.O. packet to the Army Warrant Officer Selection Board.

0 comments    military army navy
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US Marine Corps Lifestyle Should you Join?

I know in the past couple of years the economy has been terrible and recruiting recently has been on the rise in the Armed Forces due to the facts that there are no jobs. I believe there are things to consider before joining any service because it...

505 comments    military marines marine corps
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