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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
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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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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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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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Ga. lawmakers honor 45 National Guard soldiers
ATLANTA — The Georgia Legislature is honoring the 45 National Guard soldiers who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
ATLANTA — The Georgia Legislature is honoring the 45 National Guard soldiers who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:53 -0500
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Veteran to challenge Klobuchar for U.S. Senate
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An Army veteran and Republican looking to challenge U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says he knows it’ll be tough to unseat her but believes she can be defeated.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An Army veteran and Republican looking to challenge U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says he knows it’ll be tough to unseat her but believes she can be defeated.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:29:34 -0500
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Dempsey says Koran burning done by mistake
PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said Wednesday that relationships and understandings between NATO forces and Afghans are key to resolving tensions surrounding the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said Wednesday that relationships and understandings between NATO forces and Afghans are key to resolving tensions surrounding the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:28:01 -0500
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High court torn over Stolen Valor Act
WASHINGTON — Free speech cases before the Supreme Court often lead justices to consider far-fetched scenarios, and Wednesday’s argument over a law making it a crime to lie about having received top military honors was no exception.
WASHINGTON — Free speech cases before the Supreme Court often lead justices to consider far-fetched scenarios, and Wednesday’s argument over a law making it a crime to lie about having received top military honors was no exception.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:34 -0500
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U.S. troops fighting LRA in 4 African countries
NAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. troops helping in the fight against a brutal rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance Army are now deployed in four Central African countries, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa said Wednesday.
NAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. troops helping in the fight against a brutal rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance Army are now deployed in four Central African countries, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa said Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:40:21 -0500
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Guard/Reserve O-3 list to be released March 1
A selection list containing the names of National Guard and Army Reserve officers recommended for promotion to captain will be released March 1.
A selection list containing the names of National Guard and Army Reserve officers recommended for promotion to captain will be released March 1.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:07:11 -0500
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Maine National Guard chief to step down
AUGUSTA, Maine — The head of the Maine National Guard announced Wednesday he is stepping down after eight years at the helm.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The head of the Maine National Guard announced Wednesday he is stepping down after eight years at the helm.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:47:42 -0500
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Vets find camaraderie in cooking ‘boot camp’
HYDE PARK, N.Y. — Julio Gerena is in a wheelchair, his long career in the Navy and Army forever behind him. But the 52-year-old recaptured some of the old military camaraderie while peeling potatoes and chopping cilantro in a crowded kitchen.
HYDE PARK, N.Y. — Julio Gerena is in a wheelchair, his long career in the Navy and Army forever behind him. But the 52-year-old recaptured some of the old military camaraderie while peeling potatoes and chopping cilantro in a crowded kitchen.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:15:57 -0500
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U.N. nuclear agency: Iran talks failed
VIENNA — The U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged renewed failure Wednesday after a trip to probe suspicions of covert Iranian nuclear weapons work, in a statement issued just hours after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any foe threatening the country.
VIENNA — The U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged renewed failure Wednesday after a trip to probe suspicions of covert Iranian nuclear weapons work, in a statement issued just hours after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any foe threatening the country.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:56:55 -0500
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Officials: Afghans, U.S. nearing post-exit deal
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement by relegating the contentious issues of night raids and control over detainees to separate negotiations, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement by relegating the contentious issues of night raids and control over detainees to separate negotiations, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:47 -0500
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