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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Real Marine stars in satirical military homecoming video
You don’t have to look far to find a viral ‘homecoming video’ featuring heartwarming reunions between service members and their families after a long deployment. But a new video making the rounds on social media takes a fresh approach.
Drone strike kills 2 militants in northwest Pakistan
Suspected U.S. drone-fired missiles struck a house early on Thursday in a restive tribal region in northwest Pakistan, killing two militants, officials said.
Amid murder case, Philippines says U.S. pact stays
A security pact that allows thousands of American troops to join large-scale combat exercises in the Philippines is ‘imperfect’ but Manila is unlikely to amend it, the country’s top diplomat said Thursday.
Pentagon officials: No hope for budget soon; tech development vital
The Pentagon’s chief financial officer admitted on Wednesday that he is ‘not super optimistic’ about Congress reaching a budget deal once the current continuing resolution temporarily funding the federal government expires on Dec. 11.
Jet crashes near Naval Station Ventura County, killing pilot
A jet on a military training exercise crashed into an agricultural field near a Southern California Navy base Wednesday, killing the pilot, authorities said.
Obama on Ebola fight: U.S. can’t seal itself off
Pushing to confront Ebola at its West African source, President Obama said Wednesday the United States was not immune to the disease but cautioned against discouraging American health care workers with restrictive measures that confine them upon their ret
Alaska Guard members sue over leaked records
Four Alaska National Guard members have sued the U.S. Army, saying investigative and other records pertaining to them were improperly leaked to reporters and state officials.
Ohio Army veteran found guilty, fined over pet ducks
A veteran who was cited for keeping farm animals within village limits was found guilty Wednesday in Coshocton County Municipal Court.
DMBA workout stimulant pulled from base shelves
Several dietary supplements touted as weight-loss or body sculpting aids have been pulled from the shelves of exchange and GNC stores on military installations.

