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The Venerable B-52 Bomber
A Brief History of the B-52 Bomber. The Boeing B-52 bomber has a rich and storied history that spans over six decades. It was first introduced in the 1950s as a long-range strategic bomber designed to carry nuclear weapons during the Cold War. 
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Morale - Not Rocket Science
Maintaining military morale isn't rocket science to real leaders, but since there are so few in leadership who seem to understand it, you'd think it was rocket science. It makes you wonder what they were taught in college or leadership...
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Marvin the Martian and Officers
Marvin - The Quintessential Military Officer In the vast expanse of the universe, two seemingly unrelated worlds collide: the whimsical, animated realm of cartoons and the disciplined, hierarchical world of military officers. At first glance, it might appear as if...
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Gallows Humor
For the most part the huddled masses know nothing of the concept of gallows humor, and yet for many in the military it’s just a part of who they are and their normal daily behavior.
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Mobilization Odds in the IRR
Historical Trends of Mobilization in the IRR The historical trends of mobilization in the IRR reveal significant variations based on conflicts, branches of service, and numbers of personnel.
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