It is not excessive to call the flight deck of an aircraft carrier in the middle of a launch-and-recover mission the most dangerous place to work in the world.

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Marine Special Operations Officer Derek Herrera was leading his team on patrol in Afghanistan in 2012 when he...

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This video will give you a brief but important look at the distinguished, courageous, and important service from WWII to the present.

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Some go back out of curiosity, to see if they can find and identify specific pieces of ground where they had one of the most intense experiences of their lives. Some go back to remember those they lost. Some do so because they are still seeking closure about those traumatic experiences. And others would never entertain the idea of going back ever again, for lots of reasons.

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The command of such a large ship is a monumental responsibility requiring experience and recognized strategic and leadership skills.

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The 560-foot-long boat went into drydock for routine refueling, refurbishment, and repairs on September 11, 2019.

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On our part, let us keep our active-duty military personnel in our thoughts and prayers over this holiday season.

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Barnum had only been with these men for four days. But within moments, it became apparent that he was going to have to take command of this battlefield situation.

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Charles Byers served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1972 and eventually earned the nickname “Big...

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The child had been left alone by a 17-year-old stepbrother shortly before the fire started.

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