Marines
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Camp Lejeune Marine deaths: Commanders relieved of duty
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Three Marine Corps officers at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune have been relieved of their command nearly two months after a training accident that killed seven Marines in Nevada.
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Military to search for degrading materials in offices worldwide
CommentThe Secretary of Defense says that military officers and workplaces around the world will undergo scrutiny in an attempt to get rid of materials that degrade others or foster an "offensive work environment," Army Times says.
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One-fifth of female military members have reported sexual assault, report says
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About one-fifth of female members of the United States military have reported unwanted sexual contact according to a new Pentagon survey, Military Times reports, with 30 percent of female Marines reporting abuse.
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Sgt. Edward Cunningham cleared of all charges
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A staff judge advocate at Marine Corps Base Quantico determined that the accusations against Sgt. Edward Cunningham weren’t substantiated.
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Amy Grant Wolfe honors son's life, sacrifice in Afghanistan with ballet
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After 9/11, Colin Wolfe of Manassas decided to trade in ballet to serve our country. But he was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2006. Now his life story is being choreographed by his mom, Amy Grant Wolfe, Manassas Ballet Theatre Artistic Director.
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Staff Sgt. Joe Cruz beats cancer, re-enlists in the Marine Corps
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For one U.S. Marine, deploying to combat was a lifelong goal. But the chance to fight for his country was suddenly side-tracked by a battle he never expected.
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Women in combat survey: 17 percebt of male Marines would leave Corps
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A Marine Corps survey found about 17 percent of male Marine respondents said they would likely leave the Corps if women move into combat positions.
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Veterans Day 2012: Where did you or your loved ones serve?
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As we continue to celebrate the brave members of the military who have fought for our freedom, we want to know where you or your family members served.
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Dismounted Soldier: Virtual combat training system created for U.S. armed forces
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A virtual combat training system - in essence, video games - will soon be used in at least 100 Army bases worldwide. The simulation, dubbed Dismounted Soldier, was developed by a company in Ashburn, Va.
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Sgt. Ryan Jeschke of Herndon killed in Afghanistan
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Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Jeschke, 31, of Herndon, Va. was slain in combat operations in Afghanistan on Friday.
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Eugene C. Mills, III dies in Afghanistan
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Marine and Laurel native Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills, III loved his country almost as much as he loved his family. The 21-year-old was half way through his second tour of duty in Afghanistan when he was fatally shot on Friday.
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Julian C. Chase killed in Afghanistan
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Sgt. Julian C. Chase, 22, of Edgewater died Monday in Afghanistan while conducting combat operations.
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Justin Kuhel, former Marine, walks from Ohio to Arlington for Wounded Warriors Project
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On Monday, the two former Marines plan to finish their journey, visiting graves of fallen comrades at Arlington National Cemetery, a solemn visit.
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Women Marines who build trust with Afghans react to shooting rampage
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A group of women Marines is reacting strongly to developments in the wake of the shooting rampage in Afghanistan.
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Marine art therapy, led by Melissa Walker, helping vets recover
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The image of a strong, battle-hardened Marine surrounded by paint and paint brushes seems to contradict itself, for him and Melissa Walker, art therapy is one way hey hope will help wounded vets recover from PTSD.
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Major Tom Budrejko killed in chopper crash during training
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Major Tom Budrejko, 37, was an elite helicopter pilot with multiple tours in Iraq. He was one of seven Marines killed in a chopper crash Wednesday in the California desert. ABC7's Richard Reeve talks with his parents in Reston.
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Marines name general to handle video probes
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The Marine Corps on Friday laid the groundwork for deciding what, if any, disciplinary action will be taken in the case of an Internet video purporting to show Marine snipers urinating on dead bodies in Afghanistan.
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