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    Cybersecurity breach may affect former federal employees
    Cybersecurity breach may affect former federal employees
    By American Forces Press Service • June 9, 2015 10:26 am

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has identified a cybersecurity incident potentially affecting personnel data for current and former federal…

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    Dempsey: Allowing women in combat strengthens Joint Force
    By American Forces Press Service • January 24, 2013 1:48 pm

    WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – Rescinding the policy that has excluded women since 1994 from serving in direct ground combat…

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    President, defense leaders praise Schwarzkopf’s service, legacy
    By American Forces Press Service • December 28, 2012 10:07 am

    WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Army Gen, Martin E. Dempsey praised…

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    Chairman’s USO Tour Show entertains troops in Afghanistan
    By American Forces Press Service • December 18, 2012 12:49 pm

    BAGRAM, Afghanistan – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff greeted and praised troops at two U.S. bases in…

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    Americans honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
    By American Forces Press Service • December 17, 2012 1:38 pm

    ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 16, 2012) — An estimated 27,000 people converged on Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Saturday,…

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    New York parade signifies military ethic, nation’s gratitude
    By American Forces Press Service • November 12, 2012 8:28 am

    By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2012 – As New York and surrounding areas continue to…

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    Coast Guard sids Sandy victims on Eastern seaboard
    Coast Guard sids Sandy victims on Eastern seaboard
    By American Forces Press Service • October 31, 2012 3:13 pm

    By By Coast Guard Lt. Stephanie Young U.S. Coast Guard Compass Blog WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2012 – Coast Guard helicopter…

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    Joint services honor vets during ‘Make a Difference...
    By American Forces Press Service • October 29, 2012 9:07 am

    Military service members gathered at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor veterans during the joint service…

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    Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills 11
    Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills 11
    By American Forces Press Service • August 16, 2012 8:44 am

    From an International Security Assistance Force News Release KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2012 – Eleven people were killed today when…

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    Law allows VA health benefits for Camp Lejeune water victims
    Law allows VA health benefits for Camp Lejeune...
    By American Forces Press Service • August 7, 2012 10:03 am

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2012 – President Barack Obama today signed into law a bill enabling the Department of Veterans Affairs…

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    Military leaders focus on efforts to reduce PTSD stigma
    Military leaders focus on efforts to reduce PTSD...
    By American Forces Press Service • June 29, 2012 8:23 am

    Christy Crimmins  |  health.mil June 29, 2012 This week marked the third annual observance of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness…

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    Veterans, contemporary warriors salute D-Day landings
    By American Forces Press Service • June 6, 2012 10:39 am

    SAINTE-MÈRE-EGLISE, France, June 6, 2012 – When Eugene Cook jumped into Normandy during the predawn hours of June 6, 1944,…

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    Four U.S. service members killed in helicopter crash
    Four U.S. service members killed in helicopter crash
    By American Forces Press Service • April 20, 2012 2:25 pm

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Defense Department officials said April 20 the four International Security Assistance Force members killed in a helicopter…

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