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Afghan Engineers Build Check Points, Step Toward Independence

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jtozer

Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Lenzo From Regimental Combat Team 6 PATROL BASE WASHIR, Afghanistan – The road to Washir is dusty and dirty, with potholes and hills making it an obstacle course. The ride almost feels like off-roading, with vehicles hitting …
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First Lady Urges Governors to Aid Spouse Employment

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jtozer

By Elaine Sanchez, AFPS From www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, urged the nation’s governors to remove employment barriers for military spouses with professional licenses. “What we are …
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Wednesday Warfighter: Marine Corps Body Bearers

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jtozer

By Cpl. Scott Schmidt From www.marinesmagazine.dodlive.mil WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s an iconic scene: Six men stand together halfway around the world from home and raise a flag on top of Mount Suribachi. When the men returned home, their story of …
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First Lady, Dr. Biden Discuss National Guard with Governors

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ian Graham

Today First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed the members of the National Governor’s Association to the White House. In their address to America’s governors, they focused on helping military families and the role state governments play in …
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