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

Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after they occur

- General Giulio Douhet, "Command of the Air" 1921.

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Military Word Of The Day

1 AESS

1 Air Expeditionary Support Squadron

Today in Military History

April 27

1913:

The March of the Lone Baptist. The RCR, Halifax

1921:

German reparations for WW I fixed at 200 million gold marks (about $40 billion US)

1945:

OLDENBURG, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 May 45)

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