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Also known as formosa, these others are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of the military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie flat and fertile plains, ideal for the calibration of rice, sugar, and pineapples. The many rural visit villages emphasize the honoring the oriental traditions and culture. Only a few...

[gunshots] narrator since 1949, this now narrow body of water has been both a symbolic and a realistic moat, separating the taiwan island complex from the mainland of china. Also known as formosa, these islands are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of its military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie flat and...

Ok, move out. [gunshots] narrator since 1949, this now body of water has been both a symbolic and a realistic moat, separating the taiwan island complex from the mainland of china. Also known as formosa, these islands are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of its military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie f...

At about this time in septembe september 1974, i reported as a Second Lieutenant to the armor school at fort knox, kentucky. In preparing my remarks today i was struck by how much my emotions today remind me of my emotions have been. In september 1974, just like today, i was a little nervous, i was humbled to wear the uniform as an army officer i was eager to get started on a new career, and i was in love pardon me and i was in love with a girl named deanie. [applause] i fell in love with deanie...

Monk, certainly experienced his share of hard times in the military at the hands of our government. And another person who should be up here with us is Navy Chaplain wes modder, who i have the privilege and honor of representing as well. And i know that chaplain would love to be here himself to tell you his story. Unfortunately he cant do that. But what i am pleased to share with you all that chaplain modder is sitting here in the audience, right here in the first row. And chaplain modder, will ...

Sunday night, at 8 00 eastern and pacific on cspans q a. Today Marine Corp General Joseph Dunford became the new chair of the joints chiefs of staff, taking over from general Martin Dempsey who is retiring after a 41 year career in the army. President obama and defense secretary Ashton Carter both spoke at the transition ceremony in arlington, virginia. This is an hour and 40 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for at rival of the official party and please welcome todays reviewing offici...

Speaks, followed by the leaders of russia, south korea and iran. We have it live on cspan. On friday, a Retirement Ceremony was held in honor of general martin dempsey, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. He retired after 41 years of service and will be succeeded by general Joseph Dunford of the marine corps, this is about an hour and 45 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen please stand for the arrival of the official party and welcome todays official, general martin dempsey, accompanied by the host...

For the summer, which sounds like beast barracks meets sleepaway camp. Sound advice with a little irish charm runs in the dempsey family. Over the decades that followed he patrolled the iron curtain, commanded divisions on desert battlefields, and led americas soldiers. And more than a few times he burst into song. And over these last four years martys wisdom, his vision, and his character have helped lead the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Secretary carter, deputy secretary w...

Political events, where the soviet people were, in fact, breaking free of their past. So it has sort of multiple meanings. And actually, the concept of freedom is dealt with quite a lot in the book. Cspan whats the book about . Guest well, the book is about my love affair and eventual marriage with a member of gorbachevs inner circle, a man who was a member of the communist party and the head of the soviet Space Program at the time. I should say the civilian program. But really, its this story s...