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Soldiers’ Rations Through History: From Live Hogs to Indestructible MREs

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their rations during war campaigns, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last as long as three years.

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On 9/11, Heather Penney Tried to Bring Down Flight 93 in a Kamikaze Mission

On 9/11, Heather Penney Tried to Bring Down Flight 93 in a Kamikaze Mission

Her father might have been the pilot of United Flight 93, but Penney and her commanding officer had a singular focus.

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Don't Ask Don't Tell

Once Banned, Then Silenced: How Clinton’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Affected LGBTQ Military

Though Clinton admitted the policy was “not a perfect solution,” he presented it as a “major step forward” from the existing ban.

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Are You Prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse? The U.S. Government Is

The Department of Defense vs. The Walking Dead

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