Marine Corps officials identified Sgt. Jacob M. Durham as the Marine who died in an aircraft incident Feb. 6 in the Philippine Province of Maguindanao del Sur.
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The 1967 Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty, which killed 34 American service members during the Six-Day War, has reemerged as a major point of contention within the American right—especially inside President Trump’s movement. While the deaths themselves are undisputed, the cause of the attack has become a political litmus test.
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Did the Imperial Japanese Navy use a mock raid on Pearl Harbor that was conducted on February 7, 1932 as a blue print for their December 7, 1941 attack?
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The United States Navy established the Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) rating in February 2004—the first new Navy rating of the 21st century—to develop a workforce focused on computer network defense and operations and to advance the transformation of information operations. Effective Feb. 6, 2004, CTN consolidated network-related responsibilities previously held by the Cryptologic Technician (Communications), (Maintenance), and (Administration) ratings, which were subsequently collapsed and disestablished as Sailors transitioned to CTN.
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The Tactical Information Operations (TIO) program carries a quiet yet profound legacy, having played a vital role in safeguarding our nation. Built on a foundation of service and sacrifice, the program has long supported its members through community engagement, benevolence, legacy preservation, and advocacy.
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CTR1 Andrew James Vestal, USN
February 4, 1990 – September 25, 2023
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