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This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops

On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate veterans and honor those who served, but the date holds special meaning beyond our borders and around the world. In fact, the 11th of November is a solemn day to our many of our nation’s allies. To them it…

ByEric Milzarski
This famous pilot flew 50 combat missions as a civilian
ByLogan Nye
Motivated by their lives: Honoring the fallen this Memorial Day
ByJessica Manfre
The stunning combat history of the Tuskegee Airmen
ByLogan Nye
This bridge is one of the most underrated engineering feats of WWII
ByTim Kirkpatrick
5 of the dumbest reasons people went to war
ByShannon Corbeil
The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma
ByBlake Stilwell

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