ANKARA, Turkey — Three Soviet citizens Sunday hijacked a Russian jetliner with 40 people aboard and forced it to land at a U.S. Air Force base in Turkey where they surrendered after stabbing the pilot and two passengers.
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said the hijackers were taken into custody and requested political asylum in West Germany.
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The U.S. Army of 2027 will look very little like the Army of today. Amidst the many guidance orders and memos flowing around Washington, the Army transformation message stands out for its sweeping changes.
The marching orders are clear: reorient American soldiers around the prioritized missions of homeland defense and deterring Beijing from using force to achieve its political goals.
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May 12, 1925 – September 22, 2015
Did you know that among the D Day invasion force was New York Yankees legend and MLB Hall of Famer Yogi Berra? At the age of 19, Berra was a gunner’s mate assigned to attack transport USS Bayfield. The Bayfield carried troops of the 8th Infantry Regiment to Utah Beach.
Source: U.S. Naval Institute
CTICS (IW/EXW) Shannon Kent
May 11, 1983 – January 16, 2019
The Legend of Chief Shannon Kent
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The US plans to fly the SR-72 Darkstar very soon, and this should be another feather in Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works’ cap. The much-anticipated aircraft, which supposedly will travel at Mach 5+ (nearly 4,000 mph), will rewrite the book on stealth and speed among aircraft.
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CTM3 Matthew J. O’Bryant
10 May 1986 – 20 September 2008
Several months ago, a formal request was submitted to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to dedicate and name one of the barracks at Corry Station in lasting tribute to CTM3 Matthew O’Bryant. The package’s last known location is within the channels of Commander, Navy Installations Command, an Echelon II shore command. If anyone has the ability, connections, or knowledge to help move this important request forward, your action now could make a meaningful difference. CTM3 O’Bryant’s family — and all who value the recognition of his sacrifice — would be profoundly grateful to see this honor fulfilled without further delay.
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