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Military Word Of The Day

NFG

(Slang) No F#%king Good

Today in Military History

January 16

1863:

The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment: Nunquam Cede (Never yeild)

1880:

The Honourable Sir Alexander Campbell is appointed Minister of Militia and Defence

1880:

The North Saskatchewan Regiment: Cede Nullis (Yeild to none)

1906:

British troops are withdrawn from the fortress at Halifax as it is transferred to Canada

1945:

THE ROER, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Jan 45)

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