History of the World War (Part II)
History of the World War (Part II)
Before legendary entertainer Mel Brooks was known as Mel Brooks, he was Corporal Melvin Kaminsky, a combat engineer figh... Read more
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Smiling When It Sucks
Smiling When It Sucks
In 2003, Dan Stuewe was a platoon leader in the 101st Airborne Division preparing to cross into Iraq. With only a few we... Read more
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