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War yields lessons in preventing, treating eye injuries

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Architects of Gulf War reflect on its aftermath

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s been two decades since an American-led coalition expelled Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army from Kuwait — and global leaders are still grappling with the challenges of the new world heralded by the Gulf War.

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Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen

After almost nine years of war in Afghanistan and more than seven in Iraq, what compels America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines to return to the combat zones for a fourth, fifth or sixth time?

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Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen

After almost nine years of war in Afghanistan and more than seven in Iraq, what compels America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines to return to the combat zones for a fourth, fifth or sixth time?

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World War II, Korean War ace passes away May 11

The Air Force’s first double ace in World War II, who later flew in the Pacific Theater and the Korean War, died May 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. Ret. Col. Walker Mahurin, was credited with 24.25 victories while … Continue reading

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Obama warns of tough times in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The war in Afghanistan will get worse before it gets better, President Obama said Wednesday, but he said his plan to begin withdrawing U.S. forces next year remains on track.

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Female WWII pilots receive medals

Jean Springer was 22 when she joined a new corps of female pilots needed to help the country in World War II. Now 89, the Cincinnati woman is in Washington today with about 180 other former fliers finally to receive … Continue reading

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Benefits reconsidered for ill Gulf War vets

WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department says it will look again at the rejected claims of veterans who say their Gulf War service caused a mysterious illness, the first step toward potentially compensating them nearly two decades after the war … Continue reading

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VA to reopen Gulf War vets’ files

WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department says it will take a second look at the disability claims of what could be thousands of Gulf War veterans suffering from illnesses they blame on their war service, the first step toward potentially … Continue reading

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Benefits reconsidered for ill Gulf War vets

WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department says it will look again at the rejected claims of veterans who say their Gulf War service caused a mysterious illness, the first step toward potentially compensating them nearly two decades after the war … Continue reading

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