December 21 in U.S. military history
1861: President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill creating a “Medal of Honor” for enlisted sailors and Marines who “distinguish themselves
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NASA
December 18 in U.S. military history
1902: Pres. Theodore Roosevelt orders Adm. George Dewey to take the U.S. North and South Atlantic Squadrons and sail to
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John Glenn: from MiG Killer to Oldest Man in Space
If you had to name the ten most-famous Americans ever, who would be on your list? Better yet: if you
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NASA’s fleet
Clockwise, starting at left: The Rockwell-Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm X-31, McDonnell Douglas F-15 STOL/MTD (Short Takeoff and Landing/Maneuver Technology Demonstrator), Lockheed’s SR-71, Convair
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15 December: Today in U.S. military history
Today’s post is in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg who was killed while defusing a roadside bomb he
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