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... forces . Born into a noble family in Angoulème on June 14 , 1736. Coulomb enjoyed the educational and social advantages of the Age of Reason . When his mathematical abil- ities became manifest , he selected a career in the Royal Corps ...
... forces . Born into a noble family in Angoulème on June 14 , 1736. Coulomb enjoyed the educational and social advantages of the Age of Reason . When his mathematical abil- ities became manifest , he selected a career in the Royal Corps ...
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... forces . From August 1967 he commanded the 13th Air Force in the Philippines , with responsi- bility for all Air Force units in the Vietnam War and in Southeast Asia . Retiring in 1970 , he be- came director of civil aviation security ...
... forces . From August 1967 he commanded the 13th Air Force in the Philippines , with responsi- bility for all Air Force units in the Vietnam War and in Southeast Asia . Retiring in 1970 , he be- came director of civil aviation security ...
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... forces personnel who served between 1950 and 1954 , or from 1961 on . The Vietnam Service Medal is for service from 1958 on . The armed forces also issue medals for marksmanship with pistol or rifle . Awards to Civilians . A number of ...
... forces personnel who served between 1950 and 1954 , or from 1961 on . The Vietnam Service Medal is for service from 1958 on . The armed forces also issue medals for marksmanship with pistol or rifle . Awards to Civilians . A number of ...
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