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The Evolving Role of Women in the Military

Posted on March 13, 2013 by nmcfarland

From the American Revolutionary War to the present recent overseas contingency operations, women have served a vital role in the U.S. military.
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The Magnificent Marcelite Harris

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jtozer

The magnificent Marcelite Harris paved the way for women in the military in a time when females weren’t always welcome in some places.
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Thoughts on African American History Month from Afghanistan

Posted on February 16, 2013 by nmcfarland

As America celebrates African American History Month, service members in Kabul, Afghanistan, share their thoughts about the history of African Americans in the military.
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‘This is the Army,’ Mr. Greene

Posted on January 10, 2013 by nmcfarland

Former U.S. Army Cpl. Seymour Greene is a trombone player, and the last known surviving veteran of the all-Soldier, World War II variety show known as “This is the Army.”
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WWII Veteran Returns to the Field of Battle

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nmcfarland

See how father and son share more than the bond of blood in this video about WWII veteran Fred Wolkers’s return visit to the field of battle.
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