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Houston Army Recruiters Encounter Outrage, Hostility in Wake of Vanessa Guillen's Death

November 2, 2020
An enlistment ceremony for Houston residents at Halliburton’s headquarters in Houston, Feb. 27, 2019. (U.S. Army/Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold) At Fort Hood, Texas, Army leaders have acknowledged they have to rebuild trust with soldiers following the disappearance and alleged murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose family says she was being sexually harassed before she disappeared. But…
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The Military Is Developing a 'Close Combat Assault Ration' Up to 40% Lighter than an MRE

November 2, 2020
Soldier assigned to Task Force Raider enjoys a lunch break at Bemowo Piskie training area, Poland, Nov 15, 2018. (Tennessee Army National Guard/Sgt. Arturo Guzman) As the U.S. military prepares for future fights that may see units dispersed and on their own for extended periods of time, it needs new, lighter rations that will keep troops fueled for the mission. The Army‘s Combat Feeding…
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How to Take Photos Like the Great Joel Meyerowitz

November 2, 2020
Photographer and YouTuber Frederik Trovatten has just released episode three of his popular “How to take photos like…” series. He started with Vivian Maier, moved on to Robert Frank, and this week he’s breaking down the style and philosophy of the great Joel Meyerowitz. When it comes to the work of Joel Meyerowitz, it’s really hard to “put him in a box.” The 82-year-old living legend…
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Stunning Drone Photos Capture the Beauty of Ballet from Above

November 2, 2020
Award-winning drone photographer Brad Walls is back with another beautifully symmetrical photo series that recasts a familiar subject into an aerial perspective. His latest series invites the viewer to experience the beauty of ballet from above. Walls tells PetaPixel that he was originally inspired to explore this subject by Olive Cotton’s famous 1935 image “Teacup Ballet.” He realized that…
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