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Sequestration: How China sees the prospect of U.S. military cuts
Feb 27, 2013
China is a rising military power in the Pacific and the U.S. is partly a counterbalance, but U.S. military sequester spending cuts may turn out to be a mixed blessing for China.
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Defense Secretary Panetta lifts ban on women in combat
Jan 23, 2013
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced today that he was lifting a military ban on women in combat, opening up thousands of positions on the front lines.
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Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
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Social network aims to help veterans get the jump on jobs
Nov 12, 2012
On this Veterans Day holiday, two retired officers are launching a new social network -- only for the military.
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On the fence: A small business owner from Virginia
Nov 5, 2012
With less than a day to go until the nation selects a new president, small business owner Brett Fry's vote will go to the party that will be good stewards of the armed forces.
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New body units offer info on effects of blasts on soldiers
Aug 1, 2012
The U.S. military is experimenting with new ways to gather data to help personnel in short-term and long-term.
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Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
May 25, 2012
Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.
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Piggy for the 367
May 25, 2012
This week's Marketplace Money Piggy Award goes to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.
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How military spouses hold down the home front
May 25, 2012
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
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Obama administration wants to trademark GI Bill
Apr 27, 2012
It's part of an administration effort to crack down on deceptive marketing practices by educational institutions that target veterans for their federal education benefits.
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