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Military Titles and Abbreviations in AP Style
Keep this military guide close by. It's your every reference for military titles, abbreviations, and when to capitalize, lowercase, abbreviate or spell out each.
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History of the Tuskegee Airmen, Revised
The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.
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Not Just Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer, generally known for his Artemis Fowl series, is a writer of diverse subjects with a variety of books that will appeal to young adults everywhere.
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The Airmen Who Would Not Die
After his death, Captain Raymond Hinchliffe communicated to his wife about the other side and issued a warning about an impending aviation tragedy.
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Canadian Air VC
A story of gallantry and sacrifice in the relentless Battle of the Atlantic. A fatal duel between a surfaced U-boat and a lumbering flying boat.
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REALISTIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOLDIERS
Discussion of motion picture realism between officers and enlisted soldiers.
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Black Women in WWII, A Forgotten Story
Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen, bigger than life historical figures. Their stories told over and over. Their exploits dramatized on television and in movies.
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The Flying Tigers
During the summer of 1941, a group of American aviators known as the Flying Tigers prepared to face the Japanese Air Force in combat.
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RCAF Women's Division, WWII
Though not permitted as pilots, over 17,000 women joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2 in jobs ranging from clerical duties to driver to airframe maintenance
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Almost Perfect
The Tuskegee Airmen is an organic film in which each element works together in perfect harmony.
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Italy - Forgotten Front Remembered
Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory.
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The German Dragon Pilot 1914
When World War One erupted 28 year old Leutnant zur See Gunther Plüschow, flying an already obsolete airplane, was the Kaisers entire air force in China.
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The Royal Air Force
At the start of WWI, British pilots belonged to the Royal Naval Air Service. In 1918 they joined forces with the Royal Flying Corps and soon carved out an essential role.
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2008 Presidential Election Ending USA Apartheid
When America elected Barack Obama, its first black president, emotion was rampant. Not because of political ideology but for the realization that the nation changed.
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Proud to Serve--World War II
For Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or anytime we need to remember. Facts about those who sacrificed so much for our country and our freedom.
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Reinventing A Day at the Museum
How do museums come up with such clever programs for kids? The National Museum of Education provides ideas for activities for exploring a kid's favorite museum.
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York Minster in York England
Known as the Minster, this cathedral which dominates the skyline of York Great Britain, is a masterpiece of architecture and ancient stained glass windows.
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Frank McNamara VC
The formation in 1914 of Australia's embryonic Flying School. Desert operations in primitive aircraft.
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The Strange Case of Peter Tripp
Peter Tripp was a disc jockey who participated in a sleep deprivation stunt. And something went terribly wrong.
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Dieppe
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
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Classic Film Review: A Matter of Life and Death
Blurring the lines between reality and the afterlife, A Matter of Life and Death is a fantastic British film featuring some strong and enthralling performances.
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John Liddell VC
The story of Captain John Liddell, a virtually unknown RFC pilot whose devotion to duty has rarely been excelled.
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African Americans and Women in WWII
During the Second World War little pressure was placed upon American society to rethink gender and racial stereotypes.
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Port Vendres in South West France
Port Vendres is in the happy position of being a working port and fishing harbour and a must visit tourist destination destination for history buffs and food lovers
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Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes
Review of book Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes by author Peter Conrad, Folklore Publishing (2007) 246 pp.
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Warneford VC
The story of Flight Sub/Lieutenant Reg.Warneford, who in 1915 made the first in-flight destruction of a zeppelin.
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Korean War Blood Chits,Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
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Number One Something Speak It
Some people come to New Guinea and stay for a week, others come for a week and stay for a lifetime. Papua New Guinea is eternally fascinating and frustrating. Home to the world's largest butterfly, the bird of paradise,orchids galore, and the world's best coffee, it offers natural beauty in abundance.
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Army Airmail: Beneficial Disaster
Only seven years before Pearl Harbor, the United States had an Air Corps, not an Air Force. This antiquated Air Corps' attempt to fly the U.S. Mail during the winter of 1934 caused many deaths, but had beneficial consequences.
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African Americans in the Military
Triumphing over adversary, holding fast to military traditions, African Americans have made significant impacts throughout the military.
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Black History Month
A focus on Black heroes from the U.S. militaries
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Book Review: The Kinder, Gentler Military
Here's a book that's probably not too popular among the higher chain of command.
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Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Robert Pattinson has shot to stardom with his role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight and up coming New Moon movies.
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Buckden Pike Circuit Hike in England's Mountains
A hike in North Yorkshire requiring moderate fitness and combining panoramic scenery, limestone bluffs, local history and native wildlife with a classic glacial valley.
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Flying Fortress Raid - Schweinfurt
On October 14, 1943 the Eighth AAF launched a massive B-17 bombing raid against the ball bearing factories of Schweinfurt, Germany.
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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Island In the Sky...A John Wayne classic
One of the most anticipated films in the Batjac line up to be released to DVD is “Island In the Sky.” Watching the film for the first time, I can see why it remains such a powerful memory in the minds of John Wayne fans. On DVD, even viewed on my small TV, it retains a presence that few films possess.
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National D-Day Musuem
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
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The 1982 Falkland Islands War
Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.
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The National Air Force Museum of Canada
Located in southern Ontario, the National Air Force Museum of Canada houses one of the finest collections of military aircraft, uniforms and art in the world.
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Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox
The 6th book in the Artemis Fowl series. Artemis and Holly must travel through time, save an endangered lemur and bring back the cure for a deadly, magical disease.
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Different Heroes, or Why We Do What We Do
Exploring why sailors choose this life, and how the country mourns different types of heroes.
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Happy Birthday EastEnders | All Along the Watchtower
EastEnders turns 15 - All Along the Watchtower and Mastermind on BBC America
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Kamut: Ancient Grain in Modern Times
Kamut is a large grain, similar to Durham wheat. It is an organic product that has been shown to be of benefit to those with wheat sensitivities.
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Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
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Parents, Be Careful in Naming Kids
Researchers from TheBabyWebsite.com have spent many hours trawling through the Internet looking for the unfortunate names with which some children are saddled.
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The Flying Hussar
With 48 victories Werner Voss was ranked 4th of the German aces, but was destined not to survive the war.
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Torchwood Series 1
Chris Chibnall's Torchwood stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness and Eve Miles as Gwen Cooper, in episodes written by Russell T. Davies and Helen Rayner.
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War Film Reviews In Fifty Words or Less
Eight film reviews attempt to pinpoint the main drama succinctly without spoiling the ending. For war movie buffs, these shouldn't be missed. Enjoy the show.
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Editorial: No Arab Cooperation with American Investigators
After almost a year, American officials in Yemen investigating the October 2001 terrorist attack on a U.S. Navy destroyer are no closer to making a connection to suspected mastermind Usamah bin Ladin. Just as the investigation following the bombing of a U.S. Air Force housing complex in Saudi Arabia in 1996, Arab states are not cooperating with the United States. Why not?
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