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John Basilone is one of the most respected soldiers during his time and he left a legacy that to this day stands alone and true. Basilone was born on November 4, 1916, and he died on February 19, 1945. He...
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At base one day I was approached by Second lieutenant Walters. Lieutenant Walters is a tall and imposing man of few words except when he has something that needs to get done. I was working on the report for a...
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Slang is a type of language that evolves in a community through literature or word of the tongue. Some slang is difficult to trace or understand because of its informal usage and lack of literal meaning. If you are from...
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While for some people a military career is not an option, for others it is the only option. Some people consider the idea of a life in the military because they are passionate about the demanding military discipline, but others...
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A classic western movie scene is duels, where a shooter’s speed guaranteed victory over the opponent. It was customary to see how the gunmen, for higher speed, shot the gun when they barely drew it from their belts, shooting practically...
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