Military
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Navy WAVES members recount service to country 70 years later
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It has been 70 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a corps for women in the United States Navy. Those thousands of women are now looked at as the ones who spurred women toward a more active role in the military.
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Taliban vow revenge for death of 16 Afghans
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United States-led forces are stepping up security as the Taliban has vowed revenge for the death of 16 Afghan civilians, including women and kids, killed over the weekend by a U.S. soldier.
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Military rape and assault alleged by eight more service members
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A lawsuit that will be filed in U.S. District Court alleges that the military has a "high tolerance for sexual predators" and fosters a culture that discourages victims from coming forward.
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Women in military face battles on, off the front lines
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More than 1,700 military women came together for support, encouragement and to talk about the battles on and off the front lines they face.
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Maryland, Virginia consider military driver's licenses
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Lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia are now considering adding a designation to drivers licenses that would indicate the person is either a veteran or active duty military.
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Bob McDonnell criticizes Rick Santorum over comments about women in combat
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There’s a growing controversy between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Republican front-runner Rick Santorum over comments the candidate made about his concern with women serving in combat.
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Va. woman freed from Somali pirates in U.S. military raid
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In a covert rescue operation, U.S. military forces freed two hostages, a Virginia woman and a Danish man, who had been held captive by pirates in Somalia since October.
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Michael A. Alexander to plead guilty in major fraud case
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An Army Corps of Engineers was accused in October of participating in a $20 million bribery and kickback scheme involving the awarding of government contracts
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Job hunting for military spouses a constant struggle
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As the wife of a military canine trainer, Wilka Ramos is obligated to move every few years. With all that moving comes constant entry into an already dismal job market.
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Stolen van full of care packages for troops found
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A van full of care packages for wounded and active duty troops that was stolen last week has been found.
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Book recordings help military connect with families
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Operation Record a Story allows children to hear a parent read a bedtime story even if they are separated by thousands of miles.
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8 U.S. soldiers charged in death of Danny Chen
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Eight U.S. soldiers have been charged in connection with the death of 19-year-old Danny Chen, a fellow soldier.
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U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 236th birthday
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At every post in the corps, Marines will share a cake and honor their history, as they did at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.
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Panetta: Air Force to review Dover penalties
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The Pentagon is trying to reassure military families that it has fixed problems in how human remains were handled at Dover, but new revelations continue to emerge.
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Alaska soldier charged with attempted espionage
CommentThe U.S. Army charged an Alaska-based soldier Monday with attempted espionage, issuing false statements and other counts.
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Wounded veterans retreat planned in Loudoun County
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A retreat planned in Loudoun County is meant to offer space for wounded veterans to heal.
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Military to give update on BRAC realignment plan
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Maryland officials are getting an update on Defense Department moves that brought 20,000 new jobs to military installations in the state.
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John McCain open to Obama's changes in military health
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Sen. John McCain is recommending that a special committee searching for ways to slash the deficit consider some of President Barack Obama's proposed changes to health and retirement benefits for the military.
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