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Taliban militants were nowhere in sight as the columns of Marines walked a third straight day across southern Afghanistan. But the desert heat proved an enemy in its own right. Marines carry 50-100 pounds on their backs. But because they are marching through farmland, they can't carry nearly as much water as they need.
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Missing GI Reportedly Sold to Militant Clan
A missing U.S. Soldier has been sold to a militant clan, a U.S. military official said. The unidentified senior military official told CNN the Soldier, whose name was not released, was captured and then sold to a group led by the infamous warlord Siraj Haqqani.
MCPON Sends Independence Day Message
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Independence Day message to the fleet.
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WWII Women Pilots to Receive Medals
The first women to fly U.S. military aircraft will be given gold medals to honor their service to the country under a bill signed Wednesday by President Obama.
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Marines Prepare for Future Convoy Ops
Marines often train for deployments by going on strenuous runs or hitting the gym, but some Marines go about it in a much more tactical way.
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Coast Guard to Commission New Cutter
The Coast Guard will commission the 87-foot Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog at a ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
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