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Three decades later: Was the Gulf War worth it?

Twenty-nine years ago, on Jan. 16, 1991, the United States led the massive offensive coalition Operation Desert Storm, during the Persian Gulf War. The forces of this coalition were made up of 32 different countries, all combining efforts to stop an…

ByJessica Manfre

World War II secret code breaker finds life’s purpose in a drawer

ByJessica Manfre

When she learned her 102-year-old grandma was dying, this bride pulled off the most heartwarming surprise

ByJessica Manfre

This Vietnam veteran saved thousands of lives on 9/11

ByJoslin Joseph

Use these 4 tips from Winston Churchill to write better emails

Unguarded: The raw truth of CPT Florent Groberg’s unexpected bravery

ByMarla Bautista

Why it’s your patriotic duty to stay home

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