‘The Bomb Lady’ and the Forerunner of the ‘Bunker Buster’ Used in Iran

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‘The Bomb Lady’ and the Forerunner of the ‘Bunker Buster’ Used in Iran

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Anh Duong was a young girl. She lived in Vietnam during wartime. It was a difficult time for many people. American soldiers helped her and her family. Anh felt very thankful for their kindness. She vowed to help them one day in the future.

Later, Anh grew up and moved to America. She joined the U.S. Navy. In the Navy, she worked with a special group of people. This group focused on making new weapons. Their goal was to make American weapons better and safer.

Anh Duong and her team worked very hard. They designed new types of bombs. These bombs were stronger and more precise. Because of her important work, Anh Duong became known as 'The Bomb Lady'. Her inventions helped change how America made powerful bombs. Her legacy continues to impact military technology today.

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