Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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250 years later, legacy of North Bridge lives on in the National Guard
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By Gen. Steve Nordhaus
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By Jon Guttman