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Cybersecurity breach may affect former federal employees

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

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Dempsey: Allowing women in combat strengthens Joint Force

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

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President, defense leaders praise Schwarzkopf’s service, legacy

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

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Chairman’s USO Tour Show entertains troops in Afghanistan

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

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Americans honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

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

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New York parade signifies military ethic, nation’s gratitude

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

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Coast Guard sids Sandy victims on Eastern seaboard

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

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Joint services honor vets during ‘Make a Difference Day’

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

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Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills 11

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

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Law allows VA health benefits for Camp Lejeune water victims

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

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Military leaders focus on efforts to reduce PTSD stigma

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

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Veterans, contemporary warriors salute D-Day landings

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

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Four U.S. service members killed in helicopter crash

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