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US China trade deficit
China Tariffs and Industrial Espionage The trade relationship between the United States and China has been a focal point of global economic discussions for decades. Central to this discourse is the significant trade deficit that the U.S. maintains with China,...
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soldier involved in OPSEC
Understanding OPSEC: Legal Framework, Dangers, Penalties, and Historical Lessons What is OPSEC? Operations Security, or OPSEC, is a discipline that protects sensitive information from enemy forces or unauthorized individuals who could exploit it. It's more than just secrecy—it's about identifying...
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Fortune favors the brave challenge coin
The Story of the Lucky Challenge Coin  About Challenge Coin Nation - We at Challenge Coin Nation are a veteran founded company and are honored to be able to continue serving our brothers and sisters in arms all over the world....
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Cave man aircraft mechanics
Knuckle Draggers, Gorillas, Grease Monkeys, and Cavemen: The “Flattering” History of Aircraft Mechanics’ Nicknames Aircraft mechanics have long been the backbone of aviation. Without them, pilots would be helplessly grounded, aviation missions would never take off, and multi-million-dollar aircraft would...
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British military formation in the 1700's
Outdated Military Rank Structure Why the Traditional Commissioned/Enlisted Rank Structure in the U.S. Military is Outdated Let’s be honest—the way military ranks are structured today is about as practical as using a typewriter in the age of artificial intelligence. The...
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