How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII
Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.
By Stanley Weintraub
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The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
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Some wargames aren't available to the public. Fortunately, there are games out there that can be obtained without needing a security clearance.
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Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
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A Pentagon watchdog found that the Army and Navy failed to accurately calculate the number of recruits who scored low on military aptitude tests.
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NDAA restores women’s policy teams canceled in Pentagon DEI purge
Certain all-volunteer teams of service women working to address obstacles and improve policy were casualties of the Pentagon's war on DEI.
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