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Coast Guard commandant calls for more ships
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard Adm. Robert Papp needs ships.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard Adm. Robert Papp needs ships.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:29:54 -0500
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Report: Ex-Md. man at Gitmo reaches plea deal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:03:48 -0500
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United gives break to pet owners on PCS moves
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:26 -0500
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Report: Ex-Md. man at Gitmo reaches plea deal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:03:48 -0500
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United gives break to pet owners on PCS moves
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:26 -0500
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Supreme Court takes on Stolen Valor Act
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:17:33 -0500
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Army investigates preferential PTSD treatment
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:52 -0500
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Alaska spike in HIV cases involved military
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A recent spike in HIV infections in Fairbanks has been linked to military men finding sex partners online, according to newly released public health data.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A recent spike in HIV infections in Fairbanks has been linked to military men finding sex partners online, according to newly released public health data.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:02:19 -0500
Anchorage Daily News via AP
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Number of veterans in Congress rises
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:46 -0500
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Supreme Court takes on Stolen Valor Act
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:17:33 -0500
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Army investigates preferential PTSD treatment
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:52 -0500
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Air Force officials defend Guard cuts
Air Force leaders are fighting back against criticisms that the service made too many cuts to the Reserve component or failed to consult state-level Guard officials when it pulled together a budget.
Air Force leaders are fighting back against criticisms that the service made too many cuts to the Reserve component or failed to consult state-level Guard officials when it pulled together a budget.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:08:23 -0500
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Suspect in Capitol bomb sting waives hearing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0500
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Carson soldier dies in Kandahar province
A Colorado-based soldier died Tuesday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said.
A Colorado-based soldier died Tuesday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:33:24 -0500
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Number of veterans in Congress rises
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:46 -0500
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Suspect in Capitol bomb sting waives hearing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0500
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Patrick airman wants to keep Afghan kids warm
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lindley’s responsibility is to check on the morale and welfare of security forces airmen who protect Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lindley’s responsibility is to check on the morale and welfare of security forces airmen who protect Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:07 -0500
(Melbourne) Florida Today
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Painkillers to be included in Army drug tests
Expanded drug testing in the Army will begin May 1, and tests for other drugs such as Valium, spice and bath salts could be in the works, as well.
Expanded drug testing in the Army will begin May 1, and tests for other drugs such as Valium, spice and bath salts could be in the works, as well.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:07:58 -0500
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Painkillers to be included in Army drug tests
Expanded drug testing in the Army will begin May 1, and tests for other drugs such as Valium, spice and bath salts could be in the works, as well.
Expanded drug testing in the Army will begin May 1, and tests for other drugs such as Valium, spice and bath salts could be in the works, as well.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:07:58 -0500
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Malaria cases up among soldiers in Afghanistan
Cases of the mosquito-borne disease malaria, which military doctors say are preventable, have struck U.S. troops in Afghanistan at the highest rate there in nine years.
Cases of the mosquito-borne disease malaria, which military doctors say are preventable, have struck U.S. troops in Afghanistan at the highest rate there in nine years.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:14:39 -0500
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