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The Unsung Hero of the Sky: Understanding the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) When people think of aircraft safety, their minds usually jump to ejection seats in fighter jets, oxygen masks in airliners, or redundant hydraulic systems. Yet, hidden within the...
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The Pillars of Truly Effective Military Leadership: A Satirical Guide Military leadership is often painted as a lofty calling, requiring discipline, vision, and selfless service. But let’s be honest—that’s overrated. If you want to climb the ranks with style and...
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Autonomous Cargo Aircraft in the Military: What They’re Good For—and Where They’re Not (Yet) Autonomous cargo aircraft—ranging from small “last-mile” drones to optionally-piloted helicopters and pilotless utility planes—are no longer science fiction. The U.S. Marine Corps flew unmanned K-MAX helicopters...
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The Authority of the U.S. President to Use Active Duty and National Guard Troops Domestically The United States maintains a delicate balance between civil governance and military power. The framers of the Constitution sought to avoid the pitfalls of a...
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Accidental Aircraft Ejections in U.S. Military Aviation: A Deep Dive Unintended ejections serve as rare but sobering reminders of how systems designed to save lives can sometimes betray their very purpose—particularly in military aviation. This expanded article explores this paradox,...
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