Monthly Archives: April 2009

2/87 Infantry adjusts to life in Afghanistan

TANGI VALLEY, Afghanistan — Only a few Afghan villagers waved as the new American forces patrolled deep into this valley, a warning sign even in a region not exactly known for its love for foreign troops.

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Sgt. charged with shooting pfc. in Iraq

BAGHDAD — A Schofield soldier has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a fellow soldier north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said Thursday.

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More swine flu suspected at Twentynine Palms

Marine Corps officials suspect three more Marines may have so-called “swine” flu at its training base in Twentynine Palms, Calif., joining a fourth Marine who was officially diagnosed Wednesday.

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DoD issues new GI Bill family transfer rules

Defense and service officials have settled on final rules that will allow career service members to share Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits with their immediate families beginning Aug. 1.

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Services want more control over medical funds

The service surgeons general are picking at some old wounds in a battle that, if won, could lead to more money to upgrade on-base medical facilities and, over time, might allow more patients to be seen by military doctors rather … Continue reading

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DoD issues new GI Bill family transfer rules

Defense and service officials have settled on final rules that will allow career service members to share Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits with their immediate families beginning Aug. 1.

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Services want more control over medical funds

The service surgeons general are picking at some old wounds in a battle that, if won, could lead to more money to upgrade on-base medical facilities and, over time, might allow more patients to be seen by military doctors rather … Continue reading

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C-5M aircrews crow about new engines, avionics

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — From a distance, the gray C-5 Galaxy parked on the flight line looks the same as the dozen or so others lined up on the concrete.

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2 swine flu cases diagnosed at Randolph

The Air Force has not imposed new vacation travel restrictions to Mexico because of the swine flu outbreak, although restrictions already are in place because of border violence related to drug trafficking.

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DoD issues new GI Bill family transfer rules

Defense and service officials have settled on final rules that will allow career service members to share Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits with their immediate families beginning Aug. 1.

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