Military
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Obama honors veterans during Memorial Day weekend
President Barack Obama is paying tribute to the nation's fallen warriors on Memorial Day, attending a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and honoring those who died during the Vietnam War.
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Coupons for Troops
CommentMay is National Military Appreciation Month, and if you use coupons, there are some easy and practical ways you can help military families overseas.
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Fighting for the rights of disabled vets
CommentOne wounded warrior is fighting for the rights of his fellow service members. Don't miss the inspiring story.
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Red Cross sends holiday cards to servicemembers
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The Red Cross is helping make the season a little brighter for service members, kicking off its "holiday mail for heroes" program.
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Alexandria couple sues military for same-sex benefits
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A lesbian couple in Alexandria has joined seven others from across the country in a lawsuit to pressure the military to give the same privileges it awards to spouses to married partners of the same sex.
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The drone dilemma: how the military is using them and the computer virus that's infected them
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A computer virus has infected the military's drone arsenal and no one know where the corruption came from or how to get rid of it.
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Lt. Commander Jaime Salazar gets hero's welcome at Rockville school
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Hundreds of students, parents and teachers greeted Navy Lieutenant Commander Jaime Salazar at St. Raphael's school in Rockville.
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Two men bike across the country to honor fallen servicemembers
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Kevin Mincio and Matt Sauri stopped at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday to honor two friends who are buried there side-by-side.
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Happy homecomings: military man's best friends reunite with their owners
CommentWe've seen plenty of heartful reunions between family members and the heroes who fight for America every day, but what about those four-legged friends who are just as excited to see their owners again? CNN's Jeanne Moos captured those moments on tape.
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New resource for servicemembers' mental health issues planned
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Jessica McNurlen knows it can be difficult to find answer to the many questions facing military families that are concerned about mental health. She is helping answer some of those questions for Montgomery County families.
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The debt ceiling: what it means for your wallet
CommentThe Treasury Secretary has warned of dire consequences if Congress can't compromise and come up with a debt ceiling deal by August 2nd. Here's what will happen if lawmakers say, "No deal!" and why it's not just the government's problem.
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Free parking for vets and active-duty military personnel at Va. state parks
CommentActive duty military personnel and some veterans can park for free at Virginia state parks.
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Golf open raises money for veterans
CommentA community leaders and veterans came together Monday to raise money for a program that helps disabled veterans find jobs.
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Military personnel told they'll receive only half a paycheck
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Why did active-duty military personnel receive notice that they'd get only half a paycheck?
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Loudoun students send care packages to troops overseas
CommentA plan that started as just sending cards to troops turned into more of a wish list helping students, families of troops and teachers send care packages to troops overseas, the LoudounTimes.com reports.
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Ivy Leagues, ROTC, and anti-trans discrimination
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The Post urges the Ivies to let in ROTC, which continues to discriminate against LGBTs.
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Military's prized 'challenge coins' become copycat fad among agencies, politicians, companies
In the hospital, after her Black Hawk helicopter was shot down in a fireball, L. Tammy Duckworth's fellow soldiers made sure four of her personal items made the trip home from Iraq with her
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For families of wounded military, Fisher houses are a home away from home
When hundreds of miles separate home from the military medical facilities, getting the loved ones to their bedsides can be complicated.
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