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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Tribute to the Troops, My War Diary New Episodes & Best Ranger 2007

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Tributes to the Troops
The Military Channel is planning to air tributes to wounded and fallen soldiers, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of their country. We would like to hear from families and friends who wish to honor their loved ones. Find out how you can start that process here.

Video: Alpha Company, Iraq Diary


Citizens' Memorial Day Salute to the Troops
Americans from all around the country shout out to the world that they support the troops and thank them for their service.

American Soldier Puzzles: From the Revolution to Vietnam


Watch for Best Ranger 2007
Premieres June 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
This grueling challenge has two-man "buddy" teams compete at Fort Benning to determine the best team from the entire United States Armed Forces.

Slide Show: Day One Competition

Slide Show: Days Two & Three


Future Weapons
We're not talking about 50 or a hundred years from now. You'll see some stunning weapon capabilities that are ready to go right now.

QUIZ: Anti-Terror Weapons

Watch Future Weapons, Maximum Impact Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Military Channel

All About Future Weapons


Future Weapons Season 1 DVD Set
Join ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz on a wild ride around the globe in search of the ultimate weapon.


20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Western Front
Tomorrow, Peter and Dan go to the killing fields of northern France, torn apart by World War I. They go to the British Army training grounds on Salisbury Plain to see what was at the heart of victory at the key Battle of Amiens.

Video: Midway, Stalingrad, Korea, Vietnam

Go Inside the Great Battles of the Past Century


News Around the World

Jack the Ripper ID'd by Historian

Roman Women Had False Teeth of Gold

King Herod's Tomb Found

"Smart" Cars as Efficient as Hybrids

Is There Alien Life on Newly Discovered Planet?

Stephen Hawking Flies Weightless

Global Warming ... 55 Million Years Ago

Modern Nomads Use Nanotech

Watch Out for Solar Troubles in 2011 & 2012

China to Force Rain Before the Olympics

Pope to Release Unbaptized Infants From Limbo

3D Sun Pictures Dazzle NASA

Renaissance Hospitals Resembled Spas

2004 Quake Wounded Earth's Crust



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