Where were you on 9/11? Among Americans old enough to remember, it’s a popular icebreaker. I was in high school shop class when rumors started spreading that a plane had …
August 31, 2018
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Today’s piece is in honor of Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Bowden, who died of injuries from a small-arms battle in Ghazni, Afghanistan. The 28-year-old native of Villa Rica, Ga. was …
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History Matters: The Lewis and Clark Expedition Packed a Ton of Guts
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterOne thing to remember when you are studying history is that when we look at things that have happened, we view them from a perspective where we know not only …
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A few days ago, a cousin of mine posted a meme on Facebook compelling me to respond. It stated: “June 14, 1943 the Supreme Court ruled that no one can …
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It may just be apocryphal, but it is said that news derives from the practice of displaying new information on four sides of a post placed in a prominent place …
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US Navy Gets a New Numbered Fleet Command
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyThe Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, officiated a ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia this week to reestablish the U.S. 2nd Fleet. The ceremony, held at Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS George …
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Few of us have the opportunity to craft what we know will be our final words to the world or the prominent stage from which to deliver them. The late …