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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old



What I would prefer is that you fix your eyes every day on the greatness of Athens as she really is, and should fall in love with her. When you realize her greatness, then reflect that what made her great was men with a spirit of adventure, men who knew their duty, men who were ashamed to fall below a certain standard".

- Pericles

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Duty Officer


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Today in Military History

July 3



1868:

Stromont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)


1905:

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment: Inter Pericula Intrepedi (Fearless in the face of danger)


1905:

The Royal Regina Rifles: Celler et Audax (Swift and bold)


1905:

The Saskatchewan Dragoons: Esprit d'Initiative


1905:

The South Alberta Light Horse: Semper Alacer


1941:

Stalin orders "scorched earth" policy


1976:

Operation Thunderbolt - the Israel Defence Force raid on Entebbe to liberate hi-jack hostages




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