Military
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Guantanamo trials: Increased security rules considered
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A U.S. military judge is considering broad security rules for the war crimes tribunal of five Guantanamo prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 attacks, including measures to prevent the accused from publicly revealing what happened to them in the CIA's secret network of overseas prisons.
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Eric Holt, military doctor, returns to medicine after surviving IED blast
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A military doctor serving in Afghanistan found himself in a hospital bed after surviving an IED blast, but he didn’t stay there for long.
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Taylor Morris, Afghanistan vet, recovers with help from girlfriend
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Taylor Morris, 23, is a quadruple amputee who earned the bronze star with valor for his actions in Afghanistan. Five months later, he is making an incredible recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Army 'stand down' on Thursday focuses day on suicide training
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The Army has ordered soldiers to put aside their usual duties Thursday and spend the day on suicide prevention training.
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Marine Cpl. Luther Smith IV, family killed in crash
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A U.S. Marine, his wife and infant son traveling back to his base in Quantico, Va., have been killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 85 near Gaffney, South Carolina.
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Heavy drinking a concern with troops, their families, report says
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There are new concerns about heavy drinking among service members.
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Fertility services for disabled military veterans pushed by Senate committee
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A Senate committee is taking up legislation that expands access to fertility services for disabled military veterans.
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Sgt. David V. Williams dies in Afghanistan
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Sgt. David V. Williams, 24, died Saturday in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The cause of death is under investigation.
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Patrick D. Feeks killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
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The Department of Defense says Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick D. Feeks of Edgewater, Md. was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Aug. 16.
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World War II veterans take special flight in B-17
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It's been a long time since 89-year-old Ken Hutcherson flew in a B-17 Flying Fortress. Monday, he and several others took to the skies for a very special flight.
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Doug Sterner documents military award recipients
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In his Alexandria apartment, Doug Sterner recalls moments of heroism with his Military Times Hall of Valor.
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'Rebuilding Together', 'Heroes at Home' renovate vets home
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After months of specially-designed renovations, injured veteran Patrick Horan and his wife, Patty, can move into their new home. Two non-profits helped provide the Horans with a improved, safe space for Patrick.
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Pat Tillman Foundation holds leadership summit
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Shortly after his death, Pat Tillman's widow set up a foundation in his honor. The organization helps foot the bill for veterans, active service members and their spouses heading back to school.
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Operation Wedding Gown provides wedding dresses to military brides
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More than 6,000 gowns have been given away through the national program to say "thanks" to those who serve their country.
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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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Gay pride celebration held at the Pentagon
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Tuesday, the Department of Defense honored its gay and lesbian servicemembers at the Pentagon.
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Romney's (non) military record, changing stories face new scrutiny
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Mitt Romney said in 2007 that he had "longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam." But he sought and received four draft deferments at the height of the war. In 1994, he said, "It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam."
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U.S. military suicides surging
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Suicides among active-duty U.S. troops are surging, averaging nearly one per day this year.
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