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It is by no means enough that an officer be capable...He should be a gentleman of liberal education, refined, manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor... No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention, even if the reward be only one word of approval. Conversely, he should not be blind to a single fault in any subordinate.

- John Paul Jones, 1775

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Military Word Of The Day
COP
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Combat outpost


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Today in Military History

June 7



1855:

Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol


1872:

Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)


1917:

MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken


1944:

Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)




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