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Hostages Freed in Somalia by U.S. Special Operations Forces

On Tuesday night, as President Barack Obama was making his State of the Union Address, U.S. special operations forces were …

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Social Media Surveillance – It’s Here to Stay

For better or worse, social media is the billboard of our lives in today’s digital world. If you have a …

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivers remarks during the 24th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium, which was held Jan. 10-12 in Crystal City, Va. This year's theme was "Surface Navy: A Credible Force in Uncertain Times." U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle P. Malloy

Symposium Examines Surface Navy as “A Credible Force in Uncertain Times” Surface forces provide strong, flexible forward presence, Navy’s top admiral says

With the ink barely dry on a new national defense strategy, senior naval officers, government officials, and members of private …

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Lt. j.g. Thomas Hudner's Medal of Honor Ceremony

Wingman to the End: Lt. j.g. Thomas Hudner, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, and the Medal of Honor Corsair pilot attempted rescue in Korea

Tom Hudner had no idea how things were going to unfold on Dec. 4, 1950. As a carrier-based Navy pilot …

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U.S. Coast Guard District 8 – The Heartland’s Guardians Addressing the challenges of today – ready for what happens tomorrow

The past two years have been unusually busy for Coast Guard District 8, headquartered in New Orleans, La., which is …

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