Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
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The US military policy "don't ask, don't tell" came to an end.
Elvis Presley enlisted in the US army.
The Soviets shot down the plane of an American CIA agent, and the pilot was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The United States Coast Guard was formed by an act passed by the US Congress.
The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
