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WEBThere are four reasons why the coming year could be the year the Ukraine war ends—and plenty of reasons why it might continue for the foreseeable future. Principal among these is the huge gap ...
Confused by All the U.S. Special Forces? Here’s a Guide.
WEBAug 21, 2021 · The United State’s Special Operation Command (SOCOM) counts over 70,000 personnel drawn from elite units in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy. At times it virtually resembles a fifth ...
Masters of the Battlefield: The Five Greatest U.S. Generals in History
WEBOct 24, 2014 · Winfield Scott: Since 1943, America has become accustomed to launching amphibious assaults of overwhelming strength. D-Day and Tarawa were tough battles, but at least the attackers were backed by ...
If World War III Breaks Out, a U.S. Draft May Not Be Enough
WEBNov 12, 2020 · The All-Volunteer Force is Insufficient. Currently, the U.S. defense budget is 4.2 percent of America’s overall GDP. While the defense budget in the United States is considerably higher than the ...
Why Do People Join the U.S. Military? Here Are the Top 5 Reasons
WEBMar 19, 2021 · Money, training, family tradition, patriotism, honor... there are many reasons why. This study from the RAND Corporation breaks the numbers down. by James Clark. Here's What You Need To Remember ...
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Draft Time: This Is Why and How America Should Have …
WEBAug 14, 2018 · The first such comprehensive contract, LOGCAP I (1992-1997), saw the provision of $824 million in logistical support for U.S. military operations overseas. In the wake of the September 11 attacks ...
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The Era of Large U.S. Navy Warships Is All Done Now
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Consider that the Ford-class aircraft carrier, America’s newest, costs $13 billion per unit, plus hundreds of millions of dollars per year to maintain. The more numerous Nimitz-class aircraft ...
After 45 Years, Iran's F-14 Tomcats are Still Airborne
WEBDec 4, 2020 · That’s how, starting in the mid-1970s, Iran became the only country besides the United States to operate arguably the most powerful interceptor jet ever built — the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a ...