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March 25, 2021/

Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021

Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021 – Learn more about the war and honor those who served.

February 16, 2021/

The Battle of Iwo Jima Anniversary – Honoring Soldiers 76 Years Later

And so, began the Battle of Iwo Jima. On February 19, 1945, after months of bombarding Iwo Jima via air, and three days of naval attack, the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions invaded the island.

January 22, 2021/

Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary Reflection

January 17th of this year marks Operation Desert Storm’s 30th Anniversary. The Gulf War lasted just a few weeks. However, its effects continue to be felt today, both in the United States and other countries around the world. Furthermore, the impact of Desert Storm on the War in the Persian Gulf was monumental.

October 12, 2020/

5 Facts to Celebrate the US Navy’s Birthday

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established a naval force, hoping that a small fleet of privateers could attack British commerce and offset British sea power., the original