Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

We're in fact on plan. And where we stand today is not, in my view, only acceptable but truly remarkable.

- Commander of US forces Tommy Franks (30 March, BBC News)

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Military Word Of The Day

TOS

Today in Military History

September 17

1940:

Operation Sea Lion postponed until further notice

1944:

BOULOGNE, 1944, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 44)

1944:

Operation Market Garden. Bridges at Veghel, Grave and Nijmegen are captured, but only temporarily at Arnhem

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