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The use of gun salutes for military occasions is traced to early warriors who demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective. Apparently this custom was universal, with the specific act varying with time and place, depending on the weapons being used. READ MORE [...]
Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who gave the last full measure of devotion. Find more than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country. READ MORE
We women in military are so TRAILBLAZERS in 2023. Congratulations to Marine Sgt. Major Kitashima. For the first time in its 247-year history, it has appointed a woman to the top enlisted Marine Corps Force position. Her name is Joy Maria Kitashima. READ MORE
