1914: Austrian doctors examine a young Adolf Hitler, determining him unfit for service in the Austro-Hungarian military. Hitler will volunteer for the German army when war breaks out in August, …
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Railguns and Cruise Missiles: China’s Dash to Naval Supremacy
“China is preparing for World War III” was one of the less than optimistic remarks delivered by the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee on 29 January. Commenting on …
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4 February: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterToday’s post is in honor of Sgt. Daniel Torres, who was killed by an improvised explosive device on this day in 2005 in Bayji, Iraq. The 23-year-old native of Fort …
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What’s the Difference Between Assault Weapons and Unicorns? They’re Both Mythical, But You Can Define a Unicorn
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperThere is an iconic scene in the Academy Award-winning movie “Patton,” where the surly American army general (played by George C. Scott) is peering at a North African tank battlefield …
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does not have to be confusing. Whether you are a doctor, manage a practice, or are a patient, you should know about …
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Another County Kicks ICE Out of Its Jail
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperHere we go again. Yet another insane politician has leapt aboard the anti-cop crazy-train. Although, this one doesn’t appear to be leaping with both feet, as she seems more hesitant …
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Marine Officer Vindicated 12 Years After Being Falsely Accused of War Crimes
For the last 12 years, seven Marines have been under threat not from terrorists and enemy soldiers, but the United States military itself. Back in 2007, the seven Marines were …
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1 February: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterToday’s post is in honor of Staff Sgt. Roger C. Turner Jr., who was killed during an enemy mortar attack on this day in 2004 at Camp Anaconda, Iraq. The …
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U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up Second Amendment Case
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperThe NRA-ILA is reporting that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has taken on its first Second Amendment case in a long while. SCOTUS has agreed to review …
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Netflix Creates Space Force Comedy with Steve Carell
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyThere is no shortage of jokes surrounding the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces, the Space Force. In 2018, President Trump announced his intention to create the Space Force …