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Photo: Supplies get air dropped near Shah Joy, Afghanistan on Nov. 26, 2011 Read the rest of this entry »

By Airman 1st Class Westin Warburton Air Force Public Affairs Agency In a battle for the Commander in Chief’s Trophy, the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons duked it out against the U.S. Army Black Knights, Nov. Read the rest of this entry »

October 28, 312 - At the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (left) north of Rome, the forces of Constantine crush the army of Maxentius. Fought during the power struggle that occurred following the collapse of the Tetrarchy, the Battle of the Milvian Bridge pitted Constantine against the usurper Maxentius. Marching south from his base in Gaul, Constantine defeated Maxentian armies at Turin and Verona before advancing on Rome. Read the rest of this entry »

June 15, 1775 - Gen. George Washington (right) is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.? Few figures dominate 18th century American History like George Washington.? Born in 1732, he played a key role in the opening engagements of the French & Indian War which ultimately saw Britain gain control of most of North America.? Two decades later, he took command of the fledgling Continental Army during the opening months of the American Revolution .? Though defeated in campaigns for New York and Philadelphia, Washington?recognized that the mere existance of his army ensured that the conflict would continue.??Though his battlefield results are debatable, his true value came as an inspirational leader who proved capable of keeping the army together and maintaining resistance during the darkest days of the conflict.? A key symbol of the American Revolution, Washington's ability command respect was only surpassed by his willingness to cede power back to the people at the war's end. When he learned of Washington's resignation in 1783, King George III stated "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."? In this article, we examine Washington's life as a military man Read the rest of this entry »

April 27, 1822 - Gen. Ulysses S. Grant (right) is born at Point Pleasant, OH.? Graduating from West Point in 1843, Grant was a middling student and was assigned to the 4th US Infantry as a quartermaster.? Seeing extensive action during the Mexican-American War , he was twice brevetted for gallantry.? Leaving the army in 1854 under a cloud of rumors related to drinking, he proved a failure in civilian life.? With the beginning of the Civil War , he returned to the military and quickly rose through the ranks.? A brigadier general by July 1861, he first gained notoriety after winning victories at Forts Henry and Donelson .? Taken by surprise at Shiloh in April 1862, he recovered to win a clear victory.? Tasked with taking the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg later that year, he was initially stymied before developing an effective plan in the spring of 1863.? Cutting loose from his supply lines, he moved south of the city and in a brilliant campaign crossed the Mississippi, won several battles, captured Jackson, MS, and invested Vicksburg.? After a several week siege , the city fell on July 4.??Given command of all Union forces in the West that fall, he raised the siege of Chattanooga and routed Confederate forces ?that November.? Coming east?in the spring?of 1864, Grant became supreme commander of all Union forces.? Traveling with the Army of the Potomac, he began his?Overland Campaign to destroy Gen.?Robert E Read the rest of this entry »

April 9, 1865 - Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders to Lt Read the rest of this entry »

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March 10, 1819 - Future Major General William Rosecrans (right) is born.  Graduating from West Point in 1842, Rosecrans saw service with the Corps of Engineers before returning to the academy to teach.  Retained at the academy, he did not see fighting during the Mexican-American War .  In 1854, he left the army and became a successful businessman.  Returning at the outbreak of the Civil War , he served under Maj. Gen. George B. Read the rest of this entry »