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U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Samantha Meadors

How Far We’ve Come: The Military’s Closing Gender Gap

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Katie Lange

As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and reflect on all the triumphs of the past century, the military is making strides towards women’s equality.
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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Josiah Wilson

Take a moment to pay tribute to Dr. King and reacquaint yourself with his civil rights legacy that has offered America a brighter future.
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Photo: President Barack Obama (U.S. Defense Department file photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)

Obama Proclaims Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Posted on January 20, 2014 by glenn.selby

President Barack Obama calls on citizens to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by pursuing opportunity and equality for all Americans.
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The Continuing Scientific Relevance of SciFi

Posted on June 8, 2013 by glenn.selby

Did you know that the U.S. military culture served as a major inspiration for the show ‘Star Trek’? Well, it was. Read on to learn how our military heritage shaped science fiction.
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