John Laurens, from a wealthy South Carolina family, served on Washington’s staff and was wounded in battle. A slave owner’s son, he championed freeing enslaved men in exchange for military service—a plan praised by Washington, Lafayette, and Hamilton, though ultimately rejected.
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Combat Aviation Brigade prepares to deploy during pandemic
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National Guard Soldier eases tensions with protesters in Minnesota
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Women of the Long Gray Line: More than 5,000 women have graduated from the U.S. Military Academy since 1980
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NOT WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: ABANDONING THE DA PHOTO
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