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By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes, Defense Media Activity From www.defense.gov  ARLINGTON, Va. – When former Air Force Senior Airman David Sharpe adopted a pit bull puppy from a rescue shelter 10 years ago, he thought he was saving her …
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By Elaine Sanchez, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov  SAN ANTONIO, TX – Saralee Trimble hunches over a craft table, meticulously weaving thin strips of material together to form a basket The room is noisy with TVs blaring and people chatting …
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Posted by Robyn Mincher, DCoE Strategic Communications From www.dcoe.health.mil Most of us know what a mobile application is—chances are if you own a smartphone, you have downloaded not one, but multiple apps and for various purposes. I, for example, depend on …
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From CJTF-HOA Public Affairs MNAZINI, Kenya – Military medical providers from Kenya and the U.S. partnered with several non-governmental organizations to provide medical care to about 2,000 Kenyans during a Medical Civic Action Program. The eight-day MEDCAP was conducted in …
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From AFN Europe “I was injured on November 15th, 2003,” said SSG Josh Forbess. “I was one of the lucky five survivors out of twenty-two.” SSG Forbess’ transport went down when two Blackhawks collided in Iraq after taking ground fire. He spent two …
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