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Air Force Marathon sells out in record time

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Biofuel pits SECNAV vs. House Republicans

The Navy this summer plans to sail a carrier strike group powered by a biofuel mix amid efforts by congressional Republicans to cut off funds for Secretary Ray Mabus’ signature initiative.

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Elmendorf airman charged in colleague death

Police in Anchorage, Alaska, have charged a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airman with six counts of evidence tampering in the disappearance and death of an aircraft fuel specialist.

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Pave Hawk pilots twice honored for war heroism

Col. Christopher Barnett and Maj. Bryan Creel maneuvered an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter south from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, through a near-blinding sandstorm. A soldier had suffered a head wound some 10 miles away, and the combat rescue pilots had to … Continue reading

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JBSA-Randolph to test run new PCS process

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‘Pink slime’ products to be permanently removed from commissary shelves

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House votes to keep enlistment age cap

A Georgia lawmaker’s effort to allow people of any age to enlist in the military, as long as they meet health and fitness standards, failed Friday on a 256-164 vote in the House.

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Culture training enhances language skills effectiveness

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Sangin Marines brace for summer of combat

SANGIN, Afghanistan — Lying on a dusty rooftop, Lance Cpls. Jacob Bisek and Daniel Buzalsky watched suspiciously as a man down the road peered at them. He was pointing at the Marines and holding a cell phone, raising the prospect … Continue reading

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E-7 selection list out, 5,464 moving up

The Air Force has released the E-7 promotion list, which has the names of 5,464 airmen who were selected for promotion to master sergeant.

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