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Liquid mustard agent discovered in WW II munitions at Deseret Chemical Depot

Authorities have confirmed that 11 World War II-era cartridges discovered during the environmental cleanup of Deseret Chemical Depot contain liquid blister agent.

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Related Topix: US Military, Tooele, UT

Mon May 20, 2013

The Miami Herald

Southcom honors heroes, felled by war

In the absolute silence of the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters, the family members of fallen servicemen and women walked to the center of the room as the name of their loved one was called out.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, US Military, Recreational Vehicle, Marathon

NBC Dallas

Awaiting Trial, Maj. Nidal Hasan Paid $278,000

The Department of Defense confirms to NBC 5 Investigates that accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan has now been paid more than $278,000 since the Nov.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Terrorism

The Miami Herald

FBI agents killed in Va. training were among elite

The two FBI agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast were part of the agency's elite hostage rescue team, a group known most recently for rescuing an Alabama boy from an underground bunker.

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Related Topix: US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Virginia Beach, VA, US Military, US Navy, Piracy News

Missileer

Keesler picked as one of five top installations in DOD

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., as one of the 2013 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence May 20, 2013.

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Related Topix: US Military, Keesler Air Force Base, US Air Force, Fort Rucker, AL

WKRN

More Fort Campbell troops return from Afghanistan

The plane carrying nearly 90 members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division touched down at the U.S. Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee border Sunday evening.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Campbell

WIBW-TV Topeka

Army Team Verifying Fort Riley Cemetery

The work is part of the Army's initiative to make proper accounting of 27 cemeteries at 17 sites nationwide by June 30.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Riley, Fort Riley, KS

Newsday

Zaino: We need new institutional structures to fight sexual harassment

This month, three major institutions -- the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and the New York State Assembly -- have become embroiled in controversies involving allegations of sexual assault and harassment from powerful individuals within their ranks.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Opinion

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Veterinarians graduate from Tufts University

Veterinarians have served in the U.S. Army since the days of George Washington. Once they served as farriers for cavalry horses.

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Related Topix: Tufts University, US Military, Fort Carson, Fort Benning, Fort Benning, GA, Johns Hopkins University

Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

A Wayland Son Deploys to Afghanistan

This article was submitted by Andrea Wagner. On May 1 Lt. Steven Kinney deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division, where his unit will be stationed for the next nine months.

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Related Topix: US Military, United States Military Academy, Fort Drum, Fort Drum, NY

The Daily Breeze

Patriotism at Torrance's 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade

Photo by Brittany Murray / Staff Photographer 5/18/13 - World War II veterans wave to the crowd during the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day parade in Torrance, California.

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Related Topix: Torrance, CA, US Military, US Marine Corps, US News, Camp Pendleton

North Port Sun

Re-enactor brings Black Seminole history to life

SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAY Dressed in ceremonial garb, John Griffin explains the role Black Seminoles had during their conflicts with the U.S., during the 13th annual Emancipation Day celebration Saturday afternoon at the Blanchard House Museum in Punta Gorda.

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Related Topix: Seminole, FL, Punta Gorda, FL, US Military

Newsday

LI home to a dozen U.S. Army generals

Five Major Gen. who grew up on Long Island. MG John Rossi, of Smithtown, MG Patrick Higgins, of East Meadow, Francis Mahon, of Northport, Thomas Vandal, of Smithtown, and John Ferrari, of Plainview.

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Related Topix: US Military, Smithtown, NY, East Meadow, NY, Plainview, NY

Patch.com

Five Federal Jobs at Fort Meade, May 16

Are you looking for a federal job? Here's a look at the latest jobs at Fort Meade.

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Related Topix: Fort Meade, US Military, US Marine Corps, US News

Sat May 18, 2013

Bend Bulletin

Vietnam veterans' new battle: getting disability compensation

John Otte, 65, a U.S. Army combat infantryman who served in Vietnam in 1967-68, sits in his Harbor City, Calif., home with a framed photo of him receiving his second purple heart for injuries suffered in combat.

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Related Topix: US Military, Life, Veteran Affairs

9NEWS

Honoring heroes on Armed Forces Day

PVT Austin David Acosta, graduation day on May 9, 2013. Now stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX, US Military, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX), Fort Sam Houston, TX, US Navy, US Marine Corps

WPTV Local News

Flags planted for armed services day

The Armed Forces are in uniform and are planting flags on Saturday at Riviera Beach City Hall to honor our military heroes and first responders.

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Related Topix: Riviera Beach, FL, US Navy, US Marine Corps

Examiner.com

PBS to Show the "Cecil B. DeMille Warriors" of The Ghost Army

"We're ASKING for the enemy to fire on us? It's a suicide assignment!" That is what one veteran of a unique U.S. Army unit in WW II recalls asking his commanding officer in clarifying their mission.

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Patch.com

Fort Monmouth: FMERA Board Taking Steps to Bring in Veterans' Community

A change to the original redevelopment plan for Fort Monmouth will allow a parcel to become a veterans' community.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ

The Virginian-Pilot

Navy identifies Va. Beach-based SEAL killed in training mishap

A Virginia Beach-based Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday, and seven other sailors were injured when their Humvee overturned during a training exercise in Kentucky.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY