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  1. 27 minutes ago

    Ab-solutely! 💪 perform flutter kicks for stronger abs during a air assault readiness assessment at Camp Blanding, .

    11 replies 25 retweets 104 likes
  2. 2 hours ago

    Next month, some will get new uniforms & boots as part of ongoing testing & evaluation of improved hot weather combat gear.

    15 replies 65 retweets 253 likes
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    5 hours ago

    Saturday is Nat’l Wreaths Across America Day. Across the nation & around the world Legion family will help honor our fallen veterans.

    5 replies 98 retweets 181 likes
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    5 hours ago

    “SGT Ramirez’s broken arm began to go numb and lose function. But he remained with the soldier in the turret as ammunition began to fire off in the intense heat.” Read about 's rescue in :

    15 replies 112 retweets 445 likes
  5. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Haley Says Iran Must Stop Destabilizing Behavior

    9 replies 44 retweets 98 likes
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    9 hours ago

    Southcom Chief Marks 20th Year of Human Rights Initiative

    5 replies 20 retweets 53 likes
  7. 8 hours ago

    Winters' Rescue: Many service members answer the call to duty both in and out of uniform. See how this K-9 search and rescue volunteer and puts service before self.

    Winters' Rescue
    Master Sgt. Spring Winters, 403rd Maintenance Squadron training manager, talks about her connection to volunteer work doing K-9 search and rescue.
    9 replies 59 retweets 236 likes
  8. 11 hours ago

    : Yesterday, visited the 's annual event in Washington, D.C. She spoke with children of service members on the importance of family, service and gratitude. 🎁 🎄

    FLOTUS at Toys for Tots
    First Lady Melania Trump visited the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, spending time with children of military families, making cards and sorting gifts.
    16 replies 191 retweets 639 likes
  9. 12 hours ago

    LIVE: U.S. ​Ambassador​ briefs the media at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.​ ​

    128 replies 739 retweets 1,213 likes
  10. 12 hours ago

    They don’t just track 🎅, also protects North America’s airspace.

    NORAD Monitors, Defends North America's Airspace
    NORAD provides around-the-clock airspace warning and control as well as maritime warning in the defense of North America.
    14 replies 109 retweets 316 likes
  11. 13 hours ago

    The press conference can also be seen here on

    TUNE IN: Ambassador Nikki Haley will hold a press conference at 11:30am EST to present irrefutable evidence that has deliberately violated its international obligations and has tried and failed to cover up these violations. Watch live:
    9 replies 71 retweets 120 likes
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    14 hours ago

    The and Soldiers’ Chorus visited the briefing room for a holiday performance.

    13 replies 79 retweets 294 likes
  13. 16 hours ago

    He swept her off her feet! A shares the traditional first 💋 with his wife after pulled into port at , .

    34 replies 257 retweets 1,139 likes
  14. Dec 13

    Watch as conduct a direct fire drill with M777A2 . The M777 offers a myriad of fires from a long distance including high explosives, illumination to identify enemies at night, and smoke to conceal friendly troop movement on the battlefield.

    Direct Fire: When Howitzers Become Shotguns
    Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment conduct a direct fire drill. Direct fire is used to defend an artillery position.
    16 replies 165 retweets 620 likes
  15. Dec 13

    A UH-1Y Venom refills its bucket firefighting system with water from Lake O’Neill at Camp Pendleton, . The helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 267, can carry up to 320 gallons of water as it helps contain the .

    12 replies 114 retweets 362 likes
  16. Dec 13

    ! A hugs his daughter in following a deployment aboard .

    14 replies 150 retweets 676 likes
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    Dec 13

    VIDEO: Four Army Black Hawks depart to conduct water buckets on .

    7 replies 70 retweets 272 likes
  18. Retweeted
    Dec 13

    Sometimes, minor adjustments can result in major changes. We’re here to help when you need us.

    3 replies 49 retweets 97 likes
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    Dec 13

    I congratulate Secretary General on his reappointment and can think of no one better suited to continue to lead this critical alliance for an additional two years.

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    8 replies 51 retweets 158 likes
  20. Dec 13

    Happy 381st birthday, ! since 1636! 🎂 Learn more:

    National Guard Birthday
    We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts.
    31 replies 416 retweets 1,135 likes

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