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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide
Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark reality.
Veterans...Get the hell in here now!
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BarnBuster
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Former President Bush, Gov. Abbott salute Medal of Honor recipients at Arlington museum opening
Sens. Cornyn and Cruz joined Arlington in celebrating the National Medal of Honor Museum. Here’s more on the ceremony.
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Isn't the iron dome geared for mortars and drones? Larger rockets and such are brought down by Patriots or other SAM systems.
Golden Dome replaces Iron Dome: Pentagon renames missile defense initiative
While inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome air-defense system, the American version is designed to operate on a much larger scalespacenews.com
Golden Dome for America
Golden Dome for America is a revolutionary concept to further the goals of peace through strength and President Trump’s vision for deterring adversaries from attacks on the homeland.www.lockheedmartin.com
BarnBuster
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Yes, C-Ram (Counter [very short range] Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar):
"It is designed to intercept short-range rockets, as well as shells and mortars, at ranges of between 4km and 70km from the missile launcher"
Anti-drone/UAV tech is discussed here:
Israel completes next round of counter drone testing with guns, interceptors - Breaking Defense
The Feb. 5 trials took place in southern Israel’s Negev desert, where there is ample space for downing drones without any civilians around.
breakingdefense.com
Rafael's "David's Sling" targets medium to long-range air and missile threats.
"David's Sling is designed to destroy longer-range rockets, cruise missiles and medium-range or long-range ballistic missiles from a distance of up to 300km."
Rafael's website describes their weapons platforms here:
Rafael developed the tech in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as well as USA's Raytheon (RTX). UTC (United Technologies Corporation) merged with the Raytheon Company to form Raytheon Technologies in 2020, later renamed RTX Corporation. Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are part of RTX as well.
Iron Dome System and SkyHunter Missile
Raytheon teams with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to defend populated areas and critical assets with the Iron Dome Weapon System. It's the world’s most-used system, intercepting more than 1,500 incoming targets with a success rate exceeding 90 percent
www.rtx.com
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some military related websites
www.lanl.gov
www.lanl.gov
fairchild-mil.libguides.com
Code One Magazine | Code One Magazine
Subscribe now to receive Code One Magazine’s free email newsletter to receive the latest aviation news, photography and feature articles about Lockheed Martin aircraft.
www.codeonemagazine.com
The Vault | Los Alamos National Laboratory
This is an annual publication of the National Security Research Center, the Lab's classified library. The Vault showcases some of the best stories from the Los Alamos history and offers an unclassified look into the NSRC's rich collections accessed by researchers on a daily basis.
www.lanl.gov
National Security Science magazine | Los Alamos National Laboratory
National Security Science Magazine showcases Los Alamos National Laboratory's groundbreaking work in science, innovation, and national security advancements.
www.lanl.gov
AUL LibGuides: Magazines: Defense Magazines
AUL LibGuides: Magazines: Defense Magazines
fairchild-mil.libguides.com
National Defense Digital March 2025
digital.nationaldefensemagazine.org
Cool stuff Man, thank you!some military related websites
Code One Magazine | Code One Magazine
Subscribe now to receive Code One Magazine’s free email newsletter to receive the latest aviation news, photography and feature articles about Lockheed Martin aircraft.www.codeonemagazine.comThe Vault | Los Alamos National Laboratory
This is an annual publication of the National Security Research Center, the Lab's classified library. The Vault showcases some of the best stories from the Los Alamos history and offers an unclassified look into the NSRC's rich collections accessed by researchers on a daily basis.National Security Science magazine | Los Alamos National Laboratory
National Security Science Magazine showcases Los Alamos National Laboratory's groundbreaking work in science, innovation, and national security advancements.AUL LibGuides: Magazines: Defense Magazines
AUL LibGuides: Magazines: Defense MagazinesNational Defense Digital March 2025
digital.nationaldefensemagazine.org
BarnBuster
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Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19 - March 26, 1945)
Category | U.S. Marines | U.S. Navy | Total |
| Killed/Died of Wounds | 5,931 | 881 | 6,812 |
| Wounded | 17,372 | 1,917 | 19,289 |
| Combat Fatigue | 2,648 | 0 | 2,648 |
| Total Casualties | 25,951 | 2,798 | 28,749 |
Battle of Okinawa (April 1 - June 22, 1945)
Category | U.S. Army | U.S. Marines | U.S. Navy | Total |
| Killed/Died of Wounds | 4,675 | 2,938 | 4,907 | 12,520 |
| Wounded | 18,099 | 13,708 | 4,824 | 36,631 |
| Missing/Captured | 93 | 92 | 0 | 185 |
| Combat Fatigue | 7,613 | 7,401 | 0 | 15,014 |
| Total Casualties | 30,480 | 24,139 | 9,731 | 64,350 |
Medals of Honor Awarded:
Battle | Total Medals of Honor | Marines | Navy | Army | Notes |
| Iwo Jima | 27 | 22 | 5 | 0 | Highest concentration of Medals of Honor for a single battle in USMC history |
| Okinawa | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | Awards distributed across all three service branches |
Additional Information:
- Iwo Jima (February 19 - March 26, 1945)
- 14 of the 27 Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously.
- The famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi resulted in Medals of Honor for Pharmacist's Mate John Bradley and Corporal Hank Hansen. 14 Navy Crosses were awarded to Navy personnel, including 6 posthumously, and 108 Silver Stars and 287 Bronze Stars were awarded to hospital corpsmen.
- 13 of the 24 Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously.
- Notable recipients included Corporal Desmond Doss (Army), the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Approximately 51-54 Navy Crosses were awarded. This represents the second-highest number of Navy Crosses awarded for a single Pacific campaign (after Guadalcanal)
U.S. Army Awards During the Battle of Okinawa
| Award | Count |
|---|---|
| Medal of Honor | 12 |
| Distinguished Service Cross | 38 |
| Silver Star | Approximately 500-550 |
| Bronze Star Medal | Approximately 2,400-2,500 |
| Purple Heart | Over 20,000 |
| Distinguished Service Medal | 4-7 |
| Soldier's Medal | 15-20 |
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