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  2. Nike Hercules - Wikipedia

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    system. command guidance. The Nike Hercules, initially designated SAM-A-25 and later MIM-14, was a surface-to-air missile (SAM) used by U.S. and NATO armed forces for medium- and high-altitude long-range air defense. [4] It was normally armed with the W31 nuclear warhead, but could also be fitted with a conventional warhead for export use.

  3. Combat boot - Wikipedia

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    Combat boot. Combat or tactical boots are military boots designed to be worn by soldiers during combat or combat training, as opposed to during parades and other ceremonial duties. Modern combat boots are designed to provide a combination of grip, ankle stability, and foot protection suitable for a rugged environment.

  4. Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    Combat uniforms overview. Army/Air Force/Space Force – ACU. Known as the OCP uniform in the Air Force and Space Force. Marine Corps – MCCUU. (woodland and desert variants) Navy – NWU. Currently, two patterns are in use: AOR-1, which is primarily tan, and AOR-2 (shown above), which is primarily green. Coast Guard – ODU.

  5. 1990s in fashion - Wikipedia

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    Bob cuts were favored by women. ( Saffron, 1996) Fashion in the 1990s was defined by a return to minimalist fashion, [1] in contrast to the more elaborate and flashy trends of the 1980s. One notable shift was the mainstream adoption of tattoos, [2] body piercings aside from ear piercing [3] and, to a much lesser extent, other forms of body ...

  6. U.S. military boot orders have kept Belleville Shoe ... - AOL

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    A contract for 17,196 to 310,386 pairs of hot-weather combat boots for the U.S. Army with a maximum dollar value of $26.9 million and a three-year ordering period, awarded in June 2023.

  7. 2000s in fashion - Wikipedia

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    2000s in fashion. The fashion of the 2000s is often described as a global mash up, [ 1] where trends saw the fusion of vintage styles, global and ethnic clothing (e.g. boho ), as well as the fashions of numerous music-based subcultures. Hip-hop fashion generally was the most popular among young people of both sexes, followed by the retro ...

  8. Jump boot - Wikipedia

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    Jump boot. Jump boots are a type of combat boot designed for paratroopers featuring calf-length lacing and rigid toe caps. The style was developed in many countries simultaneously with the adoption of airborne infantry forces during World War II. Modern jump boots are earned in some countries and therefore have become a mark of achievement and ...

  9. Arlington Heights Army Air Defense Site - Wikipedia

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    Arlington Heights Army Air Defense Site. /  42.0640389°N 87.9984778°W  / 42.0640389; -87.9984778. The Arlington Heights Army Air Defense Site was a Project Nike Missile Master site near Chicago, Illinois. It operated from 1960 until 1968. Installation started in late 1959 [1] after the United States Army had purchased 44 acres (18 ha).