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A jacket, a coin, a letter: Relics of Omaha Beach tell the D-Day story
Eighty years ago, Allied soldiers crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land on Normandy beaches to defeat Hitler’s regime.
By Frank A. Blazich Jr., Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation
‘May the 4th be with you’: How World War II influenced ‘Star Wars’
One does not have to stray far to glean that the galaxy of “Star Wars” is rife with WWII-based allegories.
The Holocaust survivor who became a Medal of Honor recipient
Tibor Rubin had a history of defying the Reaper.
By Jon Guttman
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Gaza protests block gate at New Mexico’s Kirtland Air Force Base
About two dozen protesters sat in the middle of a roadway blocking access to one of the main gates at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Thursday.
Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks
"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.
Army announces Europe deployment for infantry brigade combat team
The 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, will deploy to U.S. European Command over the summer.
By Zamone Perez
Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer
184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight
The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters
The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.
By Todd South