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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1951, Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
U.S. Marines order 70+ MRZR Alphas in first ULTV contract buy
The U.S. Marine Corps has placed its first order under a new vehicle contract with Polaris Government and Defense, buying more than 70 MRZR Alpha ultra-light tactical vehicles along with a suite of mission-specific accessories, with more than half of the vehicles configured to export 5 kilowatts of electrical power directly from the vehicle itself. []
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. Special forces buys Havoc Spear cruise missiles
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