The Ground Observer Corps

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The Ground Observer Corps, present before electronic sensors guarded the approaches to North America, before satellite system peered down space and before air defense aircraft carried identification equipment. More than 800,000 volunteers stood alternating shifts at 16,000 observation posts and 73 filter centers over the years of the Cold War.

Management dynamics, North America, Management, Military aspects, Company business management, Cold War, 1945-1991

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A short history of medals

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The history of the tradition of awarding medals to America's military men and women is discussed. Gen. George Washington had established the first authorized US military decoration, the Badge of Military Merit, on August 7, 1782.

Other General Government Support, Military Officers, Coins & Medals (Honors), History, Achievements and awards, Medals, Military leaders, Military decorations

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Masters of what they survey

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The author examines methods used by the U.S. Air Force to collect and decimate information, trends and forecasts specific to its own personnel. Topics include information management, military research, and military science.

Dept of the Air Force, National security, Military R&D, Defense Research & Development, Military Intelligence, Surveys, United States. Air Force, Information management, Military research, Military art and science, Military science, Information accessibility

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