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Saturday Dec 19 | Post-Bulletin

Miniature military figures pay homage to armed forces

Several years ago, Rochester resident Nick Majerus felt he had reached a crossroads with his hobby: it was either build an addition to house his growing collection of model airplanes, tanks and ships, or take his hobby in a new direction.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, MN, US Military, US Army

Fri Dec 18, 2009

The United States Army

Veterans get international thanks for service at Bulge

On the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, veterans of that conflict were recognized by the countries whose freedom they helped secure.

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Related Topix: History in the News, Luxembourg, Europe, World News, Belgium, US Military, US Army

Fri Dec 11, 2009

DefenseLINK News

Special

NORTH ISLAND, Calif., Oct. 26, 2009 - The commissioning of the USS Makin Island marks a new and significant chapter in the U.S. Navy, noted the commander of the Pacific Fleet.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, US News, Fort Irwin, US Army, US Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, Brooks City-Base

Wed Dec 09, 2009

Washington Times

Photographs by Allison Shelley/the Washington Times Capt. Mariah Kochavi, who is recovering at Walte

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALLISON SHELLEY/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Capt. Mariah Kochavi, who is recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from a stroke suffered more than a year ago while mountain climbing, rides her horse on a road through Fort Myer.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tue Dec 08, 2009

Washington Times

Injured troops find therapy on horseback

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Blair sits tall in a saddle that has been used by soldiers since before World War I. Today he is riding Bud, a jet-black horse whose usual job is leading caissons through the somber funeral ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery With his crew cut and his Marine Corps windbreaker, Sgt.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US News, US Army, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Mon Dec 07, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

Edward A. Sawada

28 at Manor Care Dulaney nursing home in Towson of injuries suffered two years ago in an automobile accident.

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Related Topix: Towson, MD, Georgetown University, US Military, US Army, University of Virginia, Baltimore Metro

Sun Dec 06, 2009

Army Times

Soldiers mixed on more expensive pin-on CSIB

They cost between $11 and $16 and so far are approved for more than 75 active, National Guard and Reserve units.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, US Air Force

Sat Dec 05, 2009

World News from Times Online

Pooch platoon gives traumatised troops new life

WHEN John Landry takes his romanian sheepdogs for a walk along the boardwalk of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, everyone stops to look.

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Related Topix: Alexandria, VA, Life, Veteran Affairs, US Military, US Army

Fri Dec 04, 2009

DC Military

News and Notes

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Wayne must contact 1st Lt.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, The Postal Service, Indie, Christmas, Washington, DC, Fort McNair (Washington, DC), US Army

Wed Dec 02, 2009

The Free Lance-Star

Jeremiah Pietrovito

Retired Army Maj. Jeremiah Pietrovito, 88, of Stafford County died Saturday, Nov.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Stafford County, VA, Stafford, VA

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Col. Keegan lead Japanese-American troops in WWII

Retired Army Col. Chris Keegan, a shoe salesman for a Cincinnati department store when drafted in 1941, helped lead the most highly decorated unit for its size and length of service during combat in World War II.

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Related Topix: Asian-American, Japanese-American, US Military, Cincinnati Metro, US Army, Cincinnati, OH Metro, Xavier University

Thu Nov 12, 2009

HomeTownLife.com

South Lyon military news

Paying tribute Army Sgt. Christine L. Leahy, a 1996 graduate of South Lyon High School, was one of more than 300 Army soldiers who participated in the "Spirit of America 2009" performance to the citizens of Fairfax, Va., Columbus, Ohio, and in Providence, R.I. The performers paid tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the American Soldier, who ...

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Sill, US Army, South Lyon, MI

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

City parade honors nation's warriors

After a nearly 20-year absence from the Army, Robert Zollars decided it was time to get back into military shape with the hopes of being sent to Iraq.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Pittsburgh Metro, US National Guard

Fri Nov 06, 2009

DC Military

Army welcomes 21st secretary

John M. McHugh, the 21st secretary of the Army, was welcomed to the Army Family in a ceremony at Fort Myer's Conmy Hall Monday.

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Related Topix: US Army

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The United States Army

IMCOM changes command

Installation Management Command said farewell to its first commanding general Monday and welcomed Lt.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Department of Defense News

Gates, Casey Welcome New Army Secretary

The new Army secretary received an official welcome from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and the Armya s top uniformed officer today at a ceremony held in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Drum, US Army, US Politics, John McHugh, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Fort Drum, NY, Waterville, NY

The United States Army

Soldier gets Silver Star 45 years after wartime action

An award more than 45 years in the making was finally received Oct. 28, as retired Brig.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Fort Eustis, US News

Sun Nov 01, 2009

DC Military

Community Health, Craft Fair all in one

A retiree, Pam Campbell, entertains as Duffles the Clown for attendees of the annual Health, Community Support and Craft Fair.

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Related Topix: US Army, Fort Belvoir, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Brig. Gen. Jack Nicholson awarded Silver Star for action in Vietnam

General John Cushman , left, salutes Brigadier Gen. Jack Nicholson , right, after pinning on the Silver Star that Nicholson earned for his service over 40 years ago in Vietnam during a ceremony at Ft.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The United States Army

12 semifinalists selected for Operation Rising Star singing contest

Twelve members of the U.S. military Family have been selected to compete in the final week of competition in the Operation Rising Star singing contest, scheduled for Nov.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, US Military, Camp Humphreys, Fort Eustis, US Army, Fort Belvoir, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

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