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How the US “Secretly” Spent Months Fixing a Crashed V-22 in the Desert
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the evolution of U.S. recovery operations, uncovering how complex missions have adapted over time to retrieve, repair, and protect critical military assets in the most...
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How World’s Biggest Cargo Ships Pass Through the Panama Canal
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a new episode on how massive container ships negotiate the Panama Canal, one of the busiest and most important waterways in the world. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea...
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The Economic Impact of the American Revolution
The American Revolution cost lives, livelihoods and millions of dollars in cold, hard cash. So how did the fledgling United States generate funds, and what impact did the war have on the U.S. economy?
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The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War, triggered by the mysterious destruction of an American warship in Cuba, swiftly ended Spanish colonial rule and established the U.S. as a dominant global power.
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The XYZ Affair
The controversial XYZ Affair escalated tensions between the U.S. and France in the 1700s, leading to naval confrontations at sea and a crisis of democracy in the United States.
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U.S.S. Constitution
With a fleet of just 22 warships, it was never going to be easy for the U.S. Navy to defeat the mighty British Royal Navy during the War of 1812. The enemy didn’t expect its secret weapon – the U.S.S. Constitution.
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The Teapot Dome Scandal, Untold
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations - reaffirming that no one is above the law.
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War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
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France wades into South China Sea conflict
France is sending an amphibious assault warship and frigate on a long-term deployment that will see them pass through the South China Sea twice.<br/>
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U.S., China conducting multiple military exercises near Taiwan
The U.S. and China have conducted numerous exercises in the Pacific over the past few weeks, stoking fears of a looming confrontation over Taiwan.
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U.S. runs largest naval exercise in 40 years, preparing for global conflict
Tens of thousands of sailors and Marines are currently involved in the biggest U.S. naval exercise in a generation, spanning 17 different time zones, as they prepare for possible future conflict with China or Russia.
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15 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan’s ADIZ in one day
China sent 15 military aircraft, including 12 fighter jets, into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone on Sunday
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Nearly 600 sailors on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19: Pentagon
A total of 585 sailors on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19, the Navy’s statement dated April 12.
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Taiwan drives Chinese warplanes from its airspace
Chinese Su-30 fighter jets briefly entered Taiwanese airspace hours after the country’s defense ministry announced the dates of annual military exercises that test its capabilities to ward off a Chinese invasion.
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U.S. Navy announces first operational laser to arm destroyers
The U.S. Navy has put its first laser-equipped destroyer to sea.
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