Military
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Banks cheated veterans with fees, lawsuit claims
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Several major banks and mortgage companies bilked military veterans and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of dollars, a lawsuit claims.
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Veteran's career fair attracts a thousand former service members
CommentAlmost a thousand former military service members looking for a job came to a career fair for veterans and their spouses Tuesday.
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Pakistan army commanders meet after US accusations of extremist support
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Pakistan's army chief will convene a special meeting of senior commanders Sunday following U.S. allegations that the military's spy agency helped militants attack American targets in Afghanistan, the army said.
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Ban on gays in military ends
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After years of debate and months of final preparations, the military can no longer prevent gays from serving openly in its ranks. Tuesday marks the official end of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy after 18 years.
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Randy White alleges toxic waste dumped near Fort Detrick
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In an undercover investigation, Randy White found bags of toxic waste left outside and says waste has been dumped in the area, leading to a spike in cancer in the neighborhood surrounding Fort Detrick.
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Military mom wins iPad2
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ABC7's iPad giveaway found a worthy winner last week when Cheri Calvert's name was drawn.
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Report: 14,000 rounds of ammunition missing in Fort Bragg
CommentMilitary police are investigating the disappearance of nearly 14,000 rounds of ammunition, the Fayetteville Observer reports.
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Nationals partner with amputee softball team
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The Washington Nationals are working with the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, a team made up of members of the military who have lost a limb in the course of their service.
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B-17, flying piece of history, comes to Leesburg
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A flying piece of World War II history is touching down in Leesburg for the weekend.
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Marine's dog run over by car
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Three-year-old Moose is recovering at Friendship hospital for animals after a car ran over the pit bull last weekend in D.C.
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Arlington National Cemetery app helps families find gravesites
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After searching for his father's and a friend's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, a local man decided to build an app to help visitors locate the exact place where their loved ones are buried.
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Court orders government to take stand on gay troop ban
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A federal appeals court that has called for the immediate halt of the military's ban on openly gay troops issued an order Monday requiring the U.S. government to state whether it will continue to defend the policy's constitutionality in court.
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Barack Obama thanks troops at July 4 party on South Lawn
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Telling U.S. troops that "America is proud of all of you," President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July holiday by hosting a barbecue and concert for military members.
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Jeff Mellinger, last Vietnam-era draftee decides to retire
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Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger was drafted to fight the Vietnam War, and the Army believes he's the last draftee to retire, after 39 years.
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Possible criminal investigation in Arlington Cemetery scandal
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An Arlington National Cemetery spokesperson confirms that an investigation into possible fraud and falsification of records is underway.
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Study finds meditation helps soldiers overcome trauma, PTSD
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Meditation may be a viable alternative to traditional medications and therapy in helping soldiers reconcile their experiences, a study found. One soldier says it's helped him become himself again.
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Obama likely to cut 10K troops from Afghanistan
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Facing a war-weary public, President Barack Obama is expected to call for a major withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan Wednesday night, bringing home roughly a tenth of U.S. troops stationed there within a year.
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Memorial Day events around D.C. region
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Today, the nation will pause to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform. There will be a number of Memorial Day events held across the D.C. region.
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