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House passes bill on lying about military medals
People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday. Comment?
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Veterans have earned better care than they get
First, I would like to ask everyone to attend a Memorial Day parade and a memorial service in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Comment?
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Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'
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In this May 16, 2013, photo, Abdulah Salim, Jr. hold the photograph of his father Dr. Comment?
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House passes bill on lying about military medals
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. Comment?
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Gallery: Plebes complete Herndon climb
The Class of 2016 took 1 hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds to remove a 'Dixie cup' cover from the top of the Herndon Monument, marking the end of their plebe year at the Naval Academy. Comment?
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Pentagon wants $79.4B for Afghanistan War in 2014
The request, know as Overseas Contingency Operations , is only about $8 billion less than the Defense Department requested in 2013 even though DoD expects to halve the number of troops in the landlocked country over the next year. Comment?
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Military Veterans Cooked Up Tasty Dishes for Support Our Troops and Patriot PAWS
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Summer was in full swing Friday at the 2nd Annual Grand Hall Grill Out benefit for Support Our Troops and Patriot PAWS . Comment?
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At War Blog: ROTC Returns to CUNY More Than Four Decades After Removal
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Commune and Yippy forces at the City College of New York gathered to watch military trainees crawling on the ground during R.O.T.C training in 1968. Comment?
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Frank J. D'Alimonte, 86, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home in Port Charlotte. Comment?
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Students help archive untold stories from WWII
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West Springfield High School student Elizabeth Bowban, 18, interviews 107-year-old World War II veteran Richard Overton of Austin, Texas, May 18 at the National World War II Memorial for the Friends of World War II Memorial's Capturing the Voices of World War II: A Student Interview Project. Comment?
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Thousands of military sex abuse victims seek disability, health care after leaving service
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New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits. Comment?
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Inform: Kudos to those working to educate our veterans about available services
Call the VA Clinic at 475-5760, or the VA Office at 475-8388 to schedule an appointment. Comment?
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The Grey Line negates on the spot the old adage of not judging a book by its cover. Comment?
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Ongoing military rape epidemic: 85k vets treated for sex abuse in 2012
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More than 85,000 US veterans received medical treatment for sex abuse trauma in 2012, while only 4,000 applied for disability benefits. Comment?
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Military sex abuse victims seek help
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In this July 2012 file photo, Ruth Moore of Milbridge, Maine, who was raped twice while serving in the Navy, testifies before the Veterans Affairs subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington. Comment?
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Secretary Eric Shinseki, Holly Petraeus and...
The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation , a nationally recognized nonprofit organization working to meet the unmet needs of military personnel and their families, announced today the lineup of special guests who will attend this year's Ninth Annual Night of Heroes Gala on Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Washington, D.C., honoring the men and women ... (more) Comment?
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Historic Pride march in Moldova should be 'first of many'
The Moldovan authorities must ensure that yesterday's historic Pride march in the capital Chisinau is the "first of many" and is followed up by other steps to combat homophobic discrimination, Amnesty International said today. Comment?
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HUNNEMAN: Memorial Day services set for Perris Valley Cemetery
The gravestone of Civil War veteran John Reynolds sits in the old section of Perris Valley Cemetery where more than 800 veterans are buried, some going as far back as the Civil War. Comment?
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Administration Investigating Itself Won't Work on IRS
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Swamped in controversies, President Obama and his slow-footed team are essentially telling the American public, "We're not crooked. Comment?
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Documentary recalls siege of Khe Sahn
Screenings of the documentary film "Bravo: Common Men, Uncommon Valor," a look at the 77-day siege of Khe Sahn during the Vietnam War, will take place at 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday in the Dogwood Theater at Columbia College. Comment?
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