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Remembering Those Whom Memorial Day HonorsThe stories of five Americans who were awarded the Medal of Honor for making the ultimate sacrifice.
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Women This Week: Women Win Historic Number of Seats in Turkish ParliamentWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 13 to May 19.
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Army of Some: Recruiting Trouble for the All-Volunteer ForceAll current U.S. military personnel have one thing in common: they volunteered. But falling recruitment has raised questions of national security, military readiness, and the health of U.S. society. Can the all-volunteer force handle a changing international security landscape?
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Happy 3rd Birthday to the U.S. Space Force!The newest branch of the U.S. military marks its third year of service.
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Was It Worth It?Dan asks a question that everyone who has ever signed up for military service has likely asked: was it worth it? His answer is worth reading.
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Thanking America’s VeteransToday we recognize those who have served in the United States’ armed forces.
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Happy 247th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!The United States Marine Corps marks 247 years of service.
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The Cost of the U.S. Arms TradeThe global arms trade is big business and the United States accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s weapons exports. Aside from the profit motivation, selling arms abroad can be an effective foreign policy tool, allowing the United States to exert influence over conflict and security worldwide without having to put boots on the ground. But are the risks worth the reward?
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Happy 75th Birthday to the United States Air ForceThe United States Air Force marks seventy-five years of service.
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Happy 232nd Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard!The U.S. Coast Guard marks 232 years of service.
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Last Days of Imperial JapanJapan experienced unparalleled destruction by U.S. military forces during World War II, resulting in its complete capitulation. Washington played a decisive role in Tokyo’s postwar transition and reconstruction, but the legacy of Japan’s imperial wartime actions continues to be a source of tension with its Asia-Pacific neighbors.
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The Long War in Ukraine, With Michael KofmanMichael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Russian and Ukrainian military strategies, equipment, and the likely future course of the war.
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