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Narrative history of the Army's aerospace experience from the 1950s to the present. The focus is on ballistic missile defense, from the early NIKE-HERCULES missile program through the SAFEGUARD acquis
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This collection of true-life stories exposes the deep, dark secrets of young adults. See how these young people respond to unplanned pregnancies and the many trials and tribulations tossed at them. Gr
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The French Foreign Legion is an integral part of the recently professionalized French regular army, yet outside of Europe and Asia, the organization remains an obscure and sometimes misunderstood enti
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