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The Legacy of John Henry Turpin

Video provided by DMA Navy The amazing story of John Henry Turpin, a Chief Gunner’s Mate in the Navy. He survived both the sinking of the USS Maine (you know, Remember the Maine!) and a boiler...

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Marine’s Training Tested During Armed Robbery

From the Pentagon Channel [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Marine Lt. Col. Karl Trenker was shot when a craigslist deal went bad; his...

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Female Prisoners of War

By Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown, Army News Service From www.army.mil  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maj. Rhonda Cornum could see her breath when she awoke on the fourth day of ground fighting during Operation Desert...

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Wednesday Warfighter: Marine Pulls Man From Burning Truck

By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stephen T. Stewart, www.defense.gov Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Running late on his way to pick up a new fishing boat...

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Wednesday Warfighter: Airman Saves Police Officer’s Life

By Air Force Airman 1st Class Siuta B. Ika 49th Fighter Wing, www.defense.gov HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Air Force Staff Sgt. Lionel Garcia, a 49th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, saved the...

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Rhode Island Guardsman Sacrifices Life for Afghan Child

By Kris Gonzalez, correspondent for www.army.mil A Rhode Island National Guard soldier gave his life  to save an Afghan child. Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr. died from injuries sustained when he was struck by...

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Wednesday Warfighter: First Female Thunderbird In Flight

A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski has flown the F-15E as a member of five different fighter squadrons since 1999.  Here, she shares her experience as the first...

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Doolittle Raiders – The Final Reunion

Three of the four Doolittle Raiders visited the Fort Walton Beach, Fla., one last time to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the retaliatory attack on Japan after the Pearl Harbor bombing. Read More

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Through the Shadows – A Tale of Valor

Some acts of heroism are kept secret due to the nature of the mission. After time, some of them get declassified. Such is the case with retired Air Force Col. (Dr.) James A. Ruffer's amazing story....

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Support for Special Operations Forces and Their Families

A new Air Force Special Operations Command initiative focuses on maintaining mental health for special operations forces and their families. Read More

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