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Caseless ammo could cut 25 lbs. from gear

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on troops in combat. And perhaps more significant than that, in the coming years this revolutionary ammo could drive production of the Corps’ next service rifle. The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on troops in combat. And perhaps more significant than that, in the coming years this revolutionary ammo could drive production of the Corps’ next service rifle. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:03 -0400 Staff writer
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Odierno cracks down on sex assaults, harassment

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
In the Army’s fight against sexual assault and harassment, soldiers cannot be bystanders, the Army’s top general said. In the Army’s fight against sexual assault and harassment, soldiers cannot be bystanders, the Army’s top general said. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:31 -0400 Staff writer
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New rifle qual features more lifelike scenarios

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
In a remote corner of Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility, Md., airmen have assembled early at the Combat Arms Training Center for a day that will start in a classroom and end with gunfire. In a remote corner of Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility, Md., airmen have assembled early at the Combat Arms Training Center for a day that will start in a classroom and end with gunfire. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:24:20 -0400 Staff writer
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Obama: Summit shows commitment to Afghanistan

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 17:39:05 -0400 Staff writer
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Va. wounded warrior retreat breaks ground

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:40:50 -0400 Staff writer News
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Walter Reed medical museum reopening in Md.

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:39:20 -0400 Staff writer News
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From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slighted

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:38:01 -0400 The Associated Press
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Ellsworth AFB integral part of community

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
RAPID CITY, S.D. — When Staff Sgt. Stan Lieberman returned from an overseas tour during World War II, he hoped the Army would send him to a base near his family in Massachusetts. RAPID CITY, S.D. — When Staff Sgt. Stan Lieberman returned from an overseas tour during World War II, he hoped the Army would send him to a base near his family in Massachusetts. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:12:48 -0400 The Associated Press
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Obama: Summit shows commitment to Afghanistan

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 17:39:05 -0400 Staff writer
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Va. wounded warrior retreat breaks ground

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:40:50 -0400 Staff writer News
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Walter Reed medical museum reopening in Md.

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:39:20 -0400 Staff writer News
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From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slighted

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:38:01 -0400 The Associated Press
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Obama: Summit shows commitment to Afghanistan

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 17:39:05 -0400 Staff writer
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Va. wounded warrior retreat breaks ground

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:40:50 -0400 Staff writer News
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Walter Reed medical museum reopening in Md.

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:39:20 -0400 Staff writer News
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From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slighted

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they set out on patrol. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:38:01 -0400 The Associated Press
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Remains of World War II vet buried in Wash.

Army Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
WHITE SALMON, Wash. — Nearly 68 years after he died in the Netherlands, the remains of an American World War II soldier have been laid to rest in Washington state. WHITE SALMON, Wash. — Nearly 68 years after he died in the Netherlands, the remains of an American World War II soldier have been laid to rest in Washington state. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:25:20 -0400 News
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Taliban: NATO nations should leave Afghanistan

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Sunday urged all NATO nations in Afghanistan to follow France’s lead and pull their forces from the war. KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Sunday urged all NATO nations in Afghanistan to follow France’s lead and pull their forces from the war. Sun, 20 May 2012 13:43:51 -0400 The Associated Press News
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Buglers mark 150th anniversary of ‘Taps’

Air Force Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
WASHINGTON — More than 200 buglers and trumpeters gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composing of “Taps.” WASHINGTON — More than 200 buglers and trumpeters gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composing of “Taps.” Sun, 20 May 2012 13:24:10 -0400 News
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Taliban: NATO nations should leave Afghanistan

Marine Corps Times - 37 min 32 sec ago
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Sunday urged all NATO nations in Afghanistan to follow France’s lead and pull their forces from the war. KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Sunday urged all NATO nations in Afghanistan to follow France’s lead and pull their forces from the war. Sun, 20 May 2012 13:43:51 -0400 The Associated Press News
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