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Greg Abbott signs Chris Kyle Day proclamation

It’s Official: Abbott Signs ‘Chris Kyle Day’ Proclamation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott gathered a group of elected officials and members of the military together on Monday to sign a proclamation recognizing February 2nd as Chris Kyle Day, in honor of the native Texan and Navy SEAL who was the most lethal sniper in American military history.

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NATO Chief Calls for US to Provide Weapons to Ukrainian Army

As the war in east Ukraine between the Kiev government and pro-Russia separatists aided by Russian soldiers worsens, reports have surfaced that the United States wants to arm the Ukrainian military. The New York Times reported that NATO’s military commander Philip M. Breedlove wants the U.S. to provide weapons and equipment to the Army.

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British Army Announce New ‘Twitter Troops’ Brigade

The British Army have responded to the changing face of modern warfare by increasing the role of soldiers trained in psychological warfare operations (PSYOPS). A specialist unit of “creative” soldiers will be tasked with fighting wars using unconventional methods, including

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Military Silent Through Obama’s Jokes at Hagel Ceremony

Wednesday at the Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, in Fort Myer, VA, while President Barack Obama spoke at the farewell in honor of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the largely military audience was notably silent through multiple jokes by Obama,

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Two Marines Killed in Military Training Accident

Two Marines were killed late Friday afternoon when a Third Marine Aircraft Wing UH-1Y Huey helicopter conducting training crashed. The accident occurred at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.

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A Marine Replies to Michael Moore and the Left on American Snipers

Last weekend, schlockumentary film maker Michael Moore waded into the discussion about the mega hit movie American Sniper, a film about the life of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Moore called Kyle a “murderer,” eliciting a wave of condemnation. But one reply posted this week from a Marine who served in Afghanistan has become one of the most shared posts on Facebook.

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Three Cartel Hitmen Killed Near Texas Border

A fierce firefight just south of the Texas border resulted in the death of two gunmen as well as a considerable amount of property damage. A third gunman also died in a recent shootout. The shootout took place this week

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Women to Be Allowed on Front Line in British Army

Women could be taking part in front line combat roles as early as 2016, the Defence Secretary has announced today. The Military currently ban women from ground combat units where the primary role is to close with and kill the