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Fallen MoH recipient’s helmet lives on

Five years after Cpl. Jason Dunham died in Iraq, his former commander delivered the shattered remains of his helmet to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., save one piece that will be sealed within the mast … Continue reading

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Post-9/11 GI Bill era begins

A new era in veterans education benefits begins Saturday with the official launch of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a program that promises almost everyone who serves three years or longer on active duty a college education at government expense.Career service … Continue reading

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Navy: Sailor accused of murder commits suicide

SAN DIEGO — The Navy says a sailor charged with the murder of a fellow sailor has committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton.A Navy news release says Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class (SW) Jonathan Campos, of … Continue reading

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Filner: VA claims process needs radical changes

Improving the veterans’ claims process will require more than just hiring more staff, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman said Friday.Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., said in an interview that radical change is needed to eliminate the backlog of claims and … Continue reading

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Health care reform may hurt vets, groups warn

Six major veterans groups have warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., that they will oppose a national health care reform bill unless major changes are made to protect veterans and their families.In a July 30 letter, the groups said that … Continue reading

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Post-9/11 GI Bill era begins

A new era in veterans education benefits begins Saturday with the official launch of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a program that promises almost everyone who serves three years or longer on active duty a college education at government expense.Career service … Continue reading

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Filner: VA claims process needs radical changes

Improving the veterans’ claims process will require more than just hiring more staff, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman said Friday.Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., said in an interview that radical change is needed to eliminate the backlog of claims and … Continue reading

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Health care reform may hurt vets, groups warn

Six major veterans groups have warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., that they will oppose a national health care reform bill unless major changes are made to protect veterans and their families.In a July 30 letter, the groups said that … Continue reading

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Airmen collect money for Colton Read

Airmen and friends have raised thousands of dollars for Airman 1st Class Colton Read, who lost his legs after a botched gallbladder surgery.Airmen in Read’s unit, the 9th Intelligence Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and across the service … Continue reading

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502nd Air Base Wing stands up as joint venture

The Air Force has joined forces with the Army in the latest standup of a new wing.The 502nd Air Base Wing was activated in a ceremony at Air Education and Training Command headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, on … Continue reading

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