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The AbramsX is the latest iteration of the U.S. Army’s iconic M1 Abrams main battle tank, a symbol of American military strength since its debut in the 1980s. It might end up being a giant mistake.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/abramsx-the-us-armys-new-tank-is-just-a-new-aircraft-carrier-like-obsolete/ar-BB1nCySS

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(Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy) The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award the United States can give (although military personnel are eligible for it).

https://www.military.com/military-life/medal-of-honor-presidential-medal-of-freedom-and-congressional-gold-medal-whats-difference.html

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Trump, vying again to be the nation’s commander in chief, appeared to continue a pattern of comments denigrating the sacrifices of military service members. It did not go unnoticed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/trump-runs-afoul-of-military-community-again-with-medal-of-honor-comments/ar-AA1oVXw7

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“This was British military insensitivity as its worst,” said Mr Michael Canavan, Derry SDLP Assemblyman, commenting on an incident at the army checkpoint in Culmore Road. Mr Canavan said that a Northern Ireland Hospitals Authority van, marked as such, was being driven by an authorised NIHA driver who produced his driving licence at the checkpoint.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/military-insensitivity-at-its-worst-on-this-day-in-1974-LCIAYAS4ERHU5C7LAOVNBTZJUM/

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The U.S. Army Reserve’s Minuteman Scholarship has become a significant tool in recruiting and developing future military leaders. Two individuals deeply involved in this initiative, Jordyn Hoit …

https://www.army.mil/article/279043/from_military_aspirations_to_leadership_roles_the_impact_of_the_minuteman_scholarship

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TANZANIA – Britain circulated a wide-ranging United Nations resolution on Myanmar urging renewed peace efforts, condemning attacks on civilians — especially by the Myanmar military — and calling for a halt to illicit arms transfers.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/world/2024/08/28/a-proposed-un-resolution-on-myanmar-condemns-military-attacks-on-civilians-and-urges-peace-efforts/

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BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s incoming coalition government will not include the military-backed Palang Pracharat Party, which is being dropped from the ruling alliance, a senior official in the Pheu Thai Party, its biggest member, said on Tuesday.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/military-backed-party-dropped-thailands-115332874.html

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I don’t understand why JD Vance and several Republicans keep badgering Gov. Tim Walz about his military service of 24 years. This could all be stopped by someone speaking up and saying …

https://triblive.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-whats-trumps-military-record/

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As a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Navy, I find that J.D. Vance’s assertion that Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz’ military service smacks of “stolen valor” is absurd. First, I appreciate the fact that Vance enlisted in the Marie Corps and …

https://newsadvance.com/opinion/letters/letter-to-the-editor-tim-walz-military-service/article_6f610058-5cb1-11ef-94cc-2757b4c7c7e0.html

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To the editor: Whenever I am asked about my … (“This is what makes JD Vance’s attempt to ‘Swift-boat’ Tim Walz’s military service so pathetic,” Opinion, Aug. 11.) I am not surprised that Robin …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/letters-editor-military-veterans-attacks-100023221.html

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Editor: Every veteran that put on a uniform … When Trump was questioned about Sen. John McCain’s military service, he said “I like people who weren’t captured.” He called American soldiers …

https://www.standardspeaker.com/opinion/letters/trump-shows-no-regard-for-military-valor-service/article_0447261f-d9d2-5718-bcd8-16effd000511.html

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Any woman or man who has ever worn, or now wears, a military uniform in service to our country should never vote for Donald Trump based on his recent denigration of the Medal of Honor and its …

https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/trump-should-lose-military-vote-letter/article_c60bd636-607f-11ef-9514-9fb1d6a93c8c.html

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Editor: Every veteran that put on a uniform … When Trump was questioned about Sen. John McCain’s military service, he said “I like people who weren’t captured.” He called American soldiers …

https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/letters/trump-shows-no-regard-for-military-valor-service/article_19b24784-9bdd-5aa9-8580-e9c57729e1d2.html

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As a civilian, I feel so sorry for the fallen and wounded heroes of our military and their families for the bother of having to receive the Medal of Honor. How much more pleased they would have …

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters-editor/article/education-degree-trump-military-19665147.php

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All the military branches use the “loss of confidence” euphemism to explain why commanding officers or senior enlisted leaders have been relieved. The vague phrase covers a wide range of …

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-sergeant-major-plea/

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A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices killed one person and backed up traffic for

https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-us-news/ap-1-killed-in-interstate-crash-involving-truck-carrying-potentially-explosive-military-devices/

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A family is grieving and desperate for answers after a 21-year-old soldier died while stationed at a military base in New York.

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/08/14/we-are-shock-us-soldier-found-dead-military-base-roommate-charged-with-murder/

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When asked if he dreams of re-enlisting, he admitted that he did dream about being in the military again, but the details are blurry. He also mentioned, “When people ask me if I remember certain things, I can’t usually recall those moments. So I hope …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bts-jin-reflects-on-military-dreams-and-fame-in-new-interview-with-harper-s-bazaar/ar-AA1pup14

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“It’s that Donald Trump hates Veterans and their sacrifice, because he looks so small in comparison to them.” Trump has previously made comments denigrating military members. His former …

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/08/16/trump-criticized-for-calling-civilian-medal-much-better-than-military-award/74831475007/

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended his military record during remarks in Los Angeles on Tuesday, saying he is “damn proud” of his service in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/walz-says-he-s-damn-proud-of-military-service-record-amid-gop-attacks/ar-AA1oKjPQ

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