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Myths are important symbols of cultural unity, and perhaps no myths are more important in the modern era than the military myths that establish our national heritage and remind us of the values our nation stands for.
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No, Marines Who Participated in Jan. 6 Attack Weren't Freed by Special Forces

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
March 14, 2023 The claims were made by a satire website that we've checked before.
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Person, Human, Furniture

Was Cocaine on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Desk During Video Chat With Elon Musk?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 4, 2022 A viral video claimed to show cocaine on the Ukrainian president's desk as he video-called the b ...
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A machine is holding a tube of hot red materials in a cylinderical shape. You can see a gear beneath the platform the materials are on. At the bottom, it says "Former Prime Minister Liz Truss calls for fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine."

Does a Pennsylvania Factory Make Ammo for Ukraine?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Feb. 22, 2023 It's not the only U.S. plant making artillery for the war in Ukraine.
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Did Marines Catch and Kill FBI Agents Trying To Sabotage a Substation in Idaho?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Feb. 20, 2023 This would certainly be a unique use of the U.S. Marines.
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White smoke drifts from a mountain area. A lake area is below the mountains, near a forest area.

No, Object Shot Down Over Alaska Airspace Wasn't PR Stunt

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Feb. 15, 2023 The claim comes from a satire website.
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Did Jane Fonda Betray American POWs in North Vietnam?

Did Jane Fonda Betray US POWs by Handing Over Messages to North Vietnamese Captors?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 20, 2000 The long-standing claim that Jane Fonda turned smuggled messages from U.S. POWs over to their No ...
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Did Joe Biden Award His Uncle a Purple Heart During Vice Presidency?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 19, 2022 Once again, the president stands accused of getting his facts wrong.
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Was Paul Whelan Punitively Discharged from the Marines?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 9, 2022 While not as severe as a dishonorable discharge, a bad conduct discharge is a significant punish ...
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Is This a Real Video of a Soldier Greeting Grandmother After Russians Left Kherson?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov. 14, 2022 Ukrainian forces took back Kherson from Russia in November 2022.
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Did 'God Bless the USA' composer Lee Greenwood flee to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam?

Did 'God Bless the USA' Composer Lee Greenwood Flee to Canada to Avoid Vietnam War Draft?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 5, 2001 "I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free," the song goes.
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wooden bomb

Did the British Drop a Wooden Bomb on a Decoy German Airfield?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sept. 30, 2005 During WWII the Germans built wooden airplanes and sometimes complete airfields to keep the Alli ...
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Can veterans' spouses get Florida teaching certificates without bachelor's degrees?

Can Veterans' Spouses Get Florida Teaching Certificates Without Degrees?

Written by:
Dan Evon
July 28, 2022 A new law makes it easier for military veterans, but not their spouses, to obtain a teaching cer ...
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Person, Human, Marching

Is This a Real Video of a Queen's Guard Shooting at a Tourist?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 16, 2022 The guards really don’t like to be bothered.
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The Origins of 'Taps'

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 28, 2008 An old rumor tells of how the "Taps" military bugle song supposedly originated from a compositio ...
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Person, Human, Text

Is Russia Using Mobile Crematoriums to Hide Evidence of Casualties in Ukraine?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 24, 2022 The crematoriums were reportedly in use in 2015, as well.
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Person, Human, Text

Video Shows Tank Crushing Civilian Car in Ukraine

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Feb. 25, 2022 The disturbing video has been shared widely.
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A U.S. Army soldier surprised her younger sister and reunited with her at IHOP in Canton Georgia in a TikTok video. Credit is extended to TikTok user @madalynne_nicole.

Soldier Surprises Younger Sis with Homecoming at Georgia IHOP

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 4, 2021 The video was viewed close to 1 million times in just four days.
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Person, Human, Traffic Light

Did Bus Driver Shortage Force Mass. Gov. to Deploy National Guard?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Sept. 22, 2021 A lack of workers willing to shuttle K-12 students to and from school is impacting school distri ...
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Fashion, Premiere, Red Carpet

Did Hillary Clinton Charter Flights for Afghan Women?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 31, 2021 Thousands of people have been trying to leave Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August 2021.
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Airplane, Aircraft, Transportation

Did a 'Rogue' Team of US Vets Rescue Afghans Behind Biden's Back in Operation 'Pineapple Express'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sept. 3, 2021 The Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, prompting a wave of evacuation efforts.
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