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Cats of War: 19 Cats with their Combat Heroes

The U.S. military uses expertly trained dogs, or “battle buddies,” to help service members complete their overseas and combat missions. However, service members sometimes also befriend local stray animals during their deployments. […]

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Air Force Vet Criticized for Parking in Vet Only Spot

An anonymous person left an angry note on Mary Claire Caine’s car when she parked in a veterans-only parking spot at her local grocery store. With no other way to […]

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8 years ago0
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Vets Recall Their Experiences during the Battle of the Bulge

On December 16, 1944, Mike Levin, Douglas Dillard, John Schaffner, and Al Shebab were part of the Allied forces attacked by German troops on the Western Front. This surprise German […]

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8 years ago0
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10 Dogs that Can’t Wait to Reunite with their Deployed Human

Deployment can be hard on military families, including the fluffiest family member. Here are 10 dogs who absolutely cannot wait to jump into their returning human’s arms:   1. This […]

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8 years ago0
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Likely to be Charged with Desertion

NBC News is reporting that the military plans to charge Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion under the Uniform Military Code of Justice (UCMJ) with the possibility of a demotion and a “less […]

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8 years ago0
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Holocaust Survivor Reunites with His American Liberator, Kisses Vet’s Feet

Seventy years ago, Allied forces began to liberate Nazi concentration camps, including the infamous death camp at Dachau, throughout 1945. To mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the […]

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8 years ago0
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Nic Cage to Portray Real-Life Civilian Who Tried to Kill bin Laden

Actor Nicolas Cage will portray a civilian who left his Colorado home in 2010 to find and kill Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. The satirical film is based on an actual man named Gary […]

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8 years ago0
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Chris Kyle’s Widow is Brought to Tears with a Surprise

We are so inspired by the strength and continued sacrifices of the Kyle family. Chris Kyle’s autobiography was the inspiration behind the record-breaking and Oscar-nominated film American Sniper. This past week, […]

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8 years ago0
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The Best New Gear and Firearms from SHOT Show

This year, almost 64,000 people were in Las Vegas for the annual SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show. SHOT brings together the latest and greatest in firearms, hunting, and the great outdoors. […]

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8 years ago0
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7 Things Every Veteran is Tired of Hearing

  1. So, have you ever killed anyone? Same applies for, “Did you ever see anyone die?” and “Do you have PTSD?”   2. I would’ve joined, but I [have […]

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8 years ago0
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Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green Announced as Next Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. announced Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green will be the next Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps. This will make Green the top enlisted advisor […]

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8 years ago0
Bradley Cooper
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‘American Sniper’ Star Sends a Message to Soldiers

In the film American Sniper, which broke records in its opening weekend, Bradley Cooper stars as Chris Kyle, the most lethal American military sniper.  Cooper recently sent a message of support […]

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8 years ago0
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Bataan Death March Survivor Finally Awarded Purple Heart

It took 73 years, but the Army finally awarded Jesse Baltazar the Purple Heart he earned in 1942. Many of Baltazar’s military records were lost after WWII, which prevented him from receiving the […]

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8 years ago0
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31 Undeveloped Rolls of WWII Photos Discovered and Revealed

  During WWII, an unknown soldier (or soldiers) filled 31 rolls of film with pictures of American troops and machinery. The photographer left the film undeveloped and it was forgotten […]

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8 years ago0
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Report Shows C-123 Crews Exposed to Agent Orange

During the Vietnam war, the U.S. military used C-123 aircraft to dispense Agent Orange on enemy encampments. After the war, the aircrafts were used for domestic missions for ten years […]

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8 years ago0
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U.S. Sending As Many as 1,000 to Train Syrian Rebels

The Pentagon confirmed that it will send as many as 1,000 people to train Syrian opposition forces beginning this year. The U.S. will send nearly 400 U.S. troops and some 600 support and […]

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8 years ago0

Military Families: A Life in Pictures

The journey starts with a volunteer, someone who stands up to defend their country. Training and boot camp challenge their endurance. Deployment comes for the volunteers, now ready and able […]

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8 years ago0
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60 Female Soldiers to Enter Ranger Course

Sixty female soldiers have qualified for the Army’s rigorous Ranger Training Assessment Course (RTAC), which selects incoming participants for the Army’s Ranger School. Those who successfully complete both RTAC and Ranger […]

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8 years ago0
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“Stand Up, Hook Up, Shuffle to the Door!” A Day in the Life of a U.S. Paratrooper

The modern U.S. Paratrooper follows a long and distinguished tradition of being ranked among America’s most elite breed of fighting men and women. Their determination and courage are matched by few, and they […]

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8 years ago0
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The 5 Coolest Top Secret American Military Aircraft

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a drone! We scoured the Internet to bring you a peek inside the fascinating world of next generation military aircraft. Take a look […]

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8 years ago0
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