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More than 60 service members who have lost limbs have been able to return to active duty status in recent years, and one of them -- a below-the-knee amputee who is about to go for the gold at the Paralympics in Beijing -- believes it's time the military considered enlisting people who already have these kinds of injuries.
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Some 14,000 National Guard troops are actively supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Gustav which hit Louisiana and New Orleans. An additional 36,000 Soldiers and Airmen are ready to support civilian authorities and restore order in those areas if needed.
San Antonio Takes New Technology to Sea
The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), marking the first deployment of a ship in the technologically advanced San Antonio class of warships.
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Airman's Roll Call: Uniform Issues
This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz's decision last week to defer a decision on the heritage service coat until summer 2009.
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MLG Service Members Step Into the Ring
The gym was dark, illuminated only by spotlight, bringing the crowd’s attention to the center ring. The two opponents bumped gloves, the bell sounded and the murmuring in the crowd died down as they watched the opponents push the boundaries of a friendly competition.
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Coast Guard Cutter Arrives in Ukraine
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) pulled into port to participate in previously scheduled theater security cooperation activities with the Ukrainian Navy.
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