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Today in Military History – 16JUL1945

At 05:29:45 in the morning on July 16th, 1945, the US Army conducted a test of the first atomic bomb, which had an energy equivalent to 20 kilotons of TNT. Trinity was the code name for the test. The site … Continue reading

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Today in Military History – 12JUL1862

President Abraham Lincoln signs into law a measure calling for the awarding of a U.S. Army Medal of Honor, in the name of Congress, “to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, … Continue reading

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“Secret” code in US Cyber Command logo cracked

The US Cyber Command was officially activated on 21MAY2010. Some observers noted the the mix of letters and numbers around the inner ring of the organization’s symbol. Sean-Paul Correll, a threat researcher with antivirus vendor Panda Security, claims to be … Continue reading

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Today in Military History – 08JUL1950

Today in Military History: 08JUL1950 The day after the U.N. Security Council recommended that all U.N. forces in Korea be placed under the command of the U.S. military, General Douglas MacArthur, the hero of the war against Japan, is appointed … Continue reading

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American Red Cross joins Operation Oklahoma

The American Red Cross joins forces with Operation Oklahoma blood drive. The last blood drive concludes today (Monday, July 5th) in Norman, OK at the Heart of Oklahoma Chapter, 1205 Halley Ave, from 2pm-7pm. “The Red Cross honors all our … Continue reading

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Free Soldier’s Blue Book app for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

The Soldier’s Blue Book dates back to General Washington tasking Baron von Steuben with transforming the men at Valley Forge into a disciplined fighting Army. The modern-day version is now available as a free application for Apple mobile devices, released … Continue reading

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Army testing hydrogen fuel cells for Abrams tank

The Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is researching the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology to develop an auxiliary power unit (APU) on an M-1 Abrams tank. The APU is designed to convert JP8 diesel fuel into … Continue reading

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SkillsUSA and U.S. Army team up to improve career options for students

U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC) and SkillsUSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Tuesday between the two organizations. The agreement identifies collaboration to support the Nation’s youth in developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for success in technical careers … Continue reading

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Russian T-50 better than F-22 Raptor?

After watching a test flight of the new Russian T-50 stealth fighter, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated, “This machine will be superior to our main competitor, the F-22, in terms of maneuverability, weaponry and range.” Putin also claimed the … Continue reading

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Today in Military History: 22JUN1941 – Operation Barbarossa

Launched on June 22nd, 1941, Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. One of the largest military offensive operation in history, the invasion force included over 4.5 million troops, … Continue reading

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