Iran maintains military assets and garrisons on the islands.
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Sam Metz,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Reestablishing native plants and animals, such as through reseeding efforts, brings back nature’s own garrisons to keep future waves of invaders at bay.
Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.
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Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.
Javelin missile systems are portable antitank weapons also designed to destroy low-flying helicopters and other fortifications.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Star fortifications started in Italy, were perfected in France (especially by the prolific Vauban), and dominated the European military scene for the entire 17th and 18th centuries, giving Europe’s strategic cities and landscapes a distinctive architectural look.
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