The practice of firing gun salutes has existed for centuries. Early warriors demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective. The gun salute system of the United States has changed considerably over the years…read more

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It’s now official. The Army Green Class A uniform, which has been in use since the mid-1950s. is out and the new Blue Service Uniform is in…read more

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Temporary VA Home Loan Limit Increase
The new VA Loan limit for loans requiring no down payment has been increased to $729,750 for some locations. More
Deal of the Week: SAVE BIG on DIRECTV
DIRECTV, a leading provider of digital television provides you with your local channels, choice of premium channels bundled in packages to meet your needs. [...]

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Iraq and the U.S. reached a preliminary agreement to withdraw American forces from Iraqi cities by next June, six years into the increasingly unpopular war, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Thursday after meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice….More

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When Maj. Donald McArdle deployed to Iraq with the 42nd Infantry Division in October 2004, he was afraid that he wasn’t really ready for war. The training he’d gone through at Fort Drum left something to be desired….More

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Training of a military unit on special reaction tactics and advanced tactical usage of firearms in the urban and field environments.
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Both versions of the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act include provisions for a 3.9 percent across-the-board increase in military basic pay. This makes a 3.9 percent raise, effective January 1, 2009, pretty much a sure thing…read more

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U.S.  European Command has added 26 New images to www.eucom.mil The photos include the Navy loading a C-9 at Camp Darby in Italy, to assist in the Joint-Humanitarian Efforts in Georgia and Airmen load C-130’s at Ramstein full of humanitarian assistance to take to the displaced citizens in Georgia.

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Veteran GI Bill User’s Guide
The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) was created to help veterans of active duty military service pay for their education and training. More
Deal of the Week: $15 Off Nutritional Supplements
Nature’s Youth: Offering a full line of Nutritional Supplements. $15.00 off Special Military Discount. More
VA Delivering Care “Outside the Box”
Using the latest [...]

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Prerov, North Moravia, Aug 11 (CTK) - Eight Czech helicopter pilots and technicians from the Prerov air base have returned from Afghanistan after training the Afghan military’s pilots and technicians for four months, the team’s commander Ivan Pospichal told journalists Monday. 
Pospichal’s team was replaced by new Czech instructors a few days ago.
Pospichal said the team [...]

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