Sentences with phrase «u.s. military history»

However, Department of Defense officials continued to call it the «most sophisticated» cyberbreach in U.S. military history.

This explosive documentary, chronicling ugly events in U.S. military history, tells the story behind the shocking photographs depicting the abuse of Iraqi prisoners held at Abu Ghraib at the Baghdad Correctional Facility.

Cooper stars as Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL who has the most confirmed sniper kills in U.S. military history.

From director Clint Eastwood comes «American Sniper,» starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.

Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, American Sniper tell the true story of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero The true story of the most decorated dog in U.S. military history, who fought in 17 World War I battles, gets a slight, feel - good treatment that is cute and has its moments but diminishes the seriousness of war — and the real Stubby's awesome accomplishments.

(12/25) AMERICAN SNIPER Clint Eastwood directs Bradley Cooper in this true story of United States Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the most deadly sniper in U.S. military history who became legendary and a prime target of enemy insurgents, all while saving countless lives during four tours of duty in Iraq.

«American Sniper,» Dec. 25 Clint Eastwood directs this film starring Bradley Cooper about Chris Kyle, the real - life Navy S.E.A.L. who did four tours in Iraq and has been deemed the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history.

Cooper remains set to play Chris Kyle, who has the most confirmed sniper kills in U.S. military history

Official Synopsis: From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.

From the Studio: From director Clint Eastwood comes «American Sniper,» starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.

The better of the two sees him in an entirely different genre with American Sniper — another true story, this one of Texas boy Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who has been credited with the most kills in U.S. military history.

To this day, the raid on Cabanatuan remains the most successful rescue mission in U.S. military history.

The bio-drama American Sniper is based on United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's autobiography, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History.

Chris Kyle enlisted to become a Navy SEAL in the wake of 9/11... he would go on to become the most prolific and deadly sniper in U.S. military history with 160 confirmed kills.

The result was one of the most botched operations in U.S. military history until the 2007 surge partially salvaged things.

Not exact matches

In addition to the underperformance from the energy sector after U.S. military strikes in the Mideast, big oil stocks like Exxon Mobil and Chevron, which have a longer history than the ETFs, as well as the price of crude oil, have also trailed the market.

But history also shows that actual military action has been followed by underperformance from the energy sector relative to other sectors of the U.S. stock market and the S&P 500.

These leaders are critically important to the first U.S. president with no experience in government or the military, nor with any history of involvement with, or even much interest in, government policy.

Assange, who denies the rape allegations, fears that if he is arrested he will be handed over to the United States to face prosecution over WikiLeaks» publication of thousands of classified military and diplomatic documents in one of the largest information leaks in U.S. history.

The event is scheduled for Nov. 11 — Veterans Day — and will focus on celebrating active military as well as the contributions of veterans throughout U.S. history, the Pentagon said in a memo earlier this month.

WASHINGTON — In a break with recent history, the U.S. military is weighing whether to withhold the Truman Carrier Strike Group from deploying to the Middle East, opting instead to keep the carrier in the Mediterranean and the European theater.

He offers a five - stage history of post-World War II American foreign policy, explaining the rationale for U.S. support of repressive military regimes, the shift toward advancing empire through globalized capitalist expansion, and the current drive for global military supremacy.

There is a history of direct and indirect U.S. military involvement in its internal affairs.

During the 1960s and»70s, as the nation's military involvement in Vietnam inspired a mood of questioning and cynicism, defenders of U.S. policy seemed to become even more explicit in their efforts to find divine legitimacy in American history.

The same question is then applied to other matters: to U.S. support of Israel; to U.S. opposition to the election of Hamas in Palestine; to the history of U.S. involvement in Iran over the past century; to the invasion and reconstitution of Afghanistan; to the depiction of events in the Middle East by U.S. media; and to the military expenditures of the U.S. government.

Simone Askew marched into history yesterday as the first black woman to lead the Long Gray Line at the U.S. Military Academy.

The F - 35 was billed as a fighter jet that could do almost everything the U.S. military desired but has turned out to be one of the greatest boondoggles in recent military purchasing history

The complex event and its aftermath can also be further illuminated via discussions of larger themes in social and political history, such as balancing national safety and civil rights — comparing reactions to 9/11 with those following the attack on Pearl Harbor, for example — or the grounds for overseas military interventions — such as the recent U.S. engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan as compared with the U.S.'s position on the League of Nations after World War I. «These themes put a light on it,» Brodsky Schur says, giving teachers and even parents a way to integrate such a seemingly unteachable event.

Eric Fanning is now the first openly gay leader of a U.S. military service, and the highest - ranking openly gay Pentagon official in the country's history.

Filmed in New South Wales and using primarily Australian actors, «Hacksaw Ridge» is nonetheless a quintessentially American war movie that honors the spirit and values of the U.S. military during one of the most destructive wars in history.

MacArthur Gregory Peck portrays General Douglas MacArthur, one of the most controversial and fascinating figures in U.S. history, in this thrilling film that covers the remarkable career of a military legend.

Christina currently teaches U.S. history, world studies, and civics at Carver Military Academy.

Jeep's history is deeply rooted in WWII, having gotten its start with the U.S. Military requesting a small, go - anywhere transport.

If you're interested in military history and loved Band of Brothers, mark your calendar for this Sunday at 9 pm EST — it's the premiere of HBO's miniseries The Pacific, based on memoirs by two U.S. Marines: With the Old Breed by Eugene B. Sledge and Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie.

American Sniper tells the true story of the most lethal sniper in U.S. history as Chris Kyle recounts his time spent serving in the military overseas.

Our military involvement in Afghanistan turned into the longest - running war in U.S. history.

Our background in Military War Dog service and our dedication to honoring the memory of the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Military Working Dogs gives us a unique perspective that we can use to educate the public on the history of Military War Dogs.

In celebration, I'd like to share the stories of some of the most famous U.S. military working dogs throughout history.

Senate Resolution 144 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis and House Concurrent Resolution 46, introduced by Congressmen Ted Yoho, Kurt Schrader and Ralph Abraham highlight the role that purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have played in the history of the United States as well as the numerous ways purebred dogs have served U.S. citizens as search and rescue dogs, guide and service dogs, military working dogs and more, all while providing one - of - a-kind companionship.The designation of National Purebred Dog Day was created by Colorado resident and Puli fancier Suzi Szeremy to recognize the heritage and diversity of purebred dogs and to highlight and celebrate all the ways purebred dogs better our lives.

AT&T, a company with a long history of supporting America's military personnel, is helping Pets for Vets make a difference for U.S. veterans.

The «Cards» series is a grid compilation of military trading cards, spanning seven decades and illustrating a history of military propaganda, technology advancement, and fluctuations in popular support of war in the U.S..

The viewer can not see the pollutants left by the U.S. military on Treasure Island, California or Vieques, Puerto Rico, but the photographs can not be the same once the damaged locales» histories are known.

The reserve military force occupied Wilmington for nine months, a span regarded as the lengthiest occupation of an American city in U.S. history.

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Perhaps it's his military background — Dyer has served in the Naval reserve, not only of his native Canada, but also of the U.S. and the U.K. — or perhaps it's his academic training — he holds a PhD in Military and Middle Eastern History from King's College, London — but he is not averse to speaking unpalatablemilitary background — Dyer has served in the Naval reserve, not only of his native Canada, but also of the U.S. and the U.K. — or perhaps it's his academic training — he holds a PhD in Military and Middle Eastern History from King's College, London — but he is not averse to speaking unpalatableMilitary and Middle Eastern History from King's College, London — but he is not averse to speaking unpalatable truths.

Throughout its history, Brunswick has served as an important port city: in World War II, it served as a strategic military location with an operational base for escort blimps and a shipbuilding facility for the U.S. Maritime Commission.

U.S. Army Dental Clinic: Periodontics Team (Fort Riley, KS) 08/1991 — 05/1992 Registered Dental Hygienist • Served as primary dental hygienist for a periodontics focused military dental office • Performed patient interviews and documented medical history, medications, and areas of concern • Responsible for cleanings, x-rays, administration of anesthetics, and patient education • Created an atmosphere of professionalism and dedication to patient care

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supports active military, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses by providing loan options with flexible terms and benefits, including zero downpayment for sales price not exceeding the appraised value, no private mortgage insurance (PMI) premium and pre-payment penalties, and eligibility for borrowers with history of bankruptcy or foreclosure.

Home buyers with eligible military service history can qualify for a 100 % (zero - down) loan backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.