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The military you believe

A new issue of Army History is out. A review of Fall From Glory: The Men Who Sank the U.S. Navy by Gregory L. Vistica. A look at the 10 most outrageous military experiments. A look at how the military is struggling to harness a flood of data. A book salon on Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex by William Hartung. A speech that changed history: A review of Unwarranted Influence: Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Military-Industrial Complex by James Ledbetter (and more). The Military Industrial Complex at 50: Is science society's save or master? Chris Hellman on the real U.S. national security budget, the figure no one wants you to see. Cow Most Sacred: Andrew Bacevich on why military spending remains untouchable. Gordon Adams on 5 myths about defense spending. As the military explores budget cuts while waging two wars, past base closures led to everything from enemy propaganda to delightful attractions for the upscale traveler. From National Defense, two decades may sound like a long time — but not when building Army helicopters; and an article on military helicopters: Is their past brighter than their future? A critical examination of the role that Spirit of America and their board member Peter Ackerman fufill in supporting the US war machine. As it approaches its tenth year, our nation’s longest war is showing signs of waning — meanwhile, our soldiers are falling apart. Why Bradley Manning is a patriot, not a criminal: An opening statement for the defense of Private Manning. A look at 5 myths about the military you believe (thanks to movies).