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<title><![CDATA[ Thank You For Your Service Vol. 48 May 2012]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[ ISAF Joint Command evening operational update]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17) – In Burkah district, Baghlan province, an Afghan and coalition security force recovered weapons and improvised explosive devices during a patrol on Tuesday.  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ President Awards Posthumous Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Soldier]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ During a White House ceremony, the president awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, recognizing Army Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., a rifleman with the 101st Airborne Division who was killed in eastern Cambodia during the Vietnam War ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Combined Force Captures Taliban Leader Plus More News from Afghanistan]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 - An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in the Nad 'Ali district of Afghanistan's Helmand province today, military officials reported ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Your VOTE can Help TalkingWithHeroes Win a Grant - Please Read and Vote]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:19:00 -0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://thankyouforyourservice.us/issue/may-2012/article/your-vote-can-help-talkingwithheroes-win-a-grant-please-read-and-vote</link>
  
    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Bob Calvert ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business, Your Support could translate into a $250,000 grant for TalkingWithHeroes. By YOU Voting NOW you could help us make the 4th trip later this year over to Afghanistan with Brigades expecting us to be there with them to document their progress and positive stories. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Marine Corps 1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey Dedicates U.S. Flag to Son]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:13:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan , May 16, 2012 - Marine Corps 1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey has a unique gift for his soon-to-be-born son at home. He is sending his upcoming baby boy the American flag, which flew 50 feet above the Task Force Leatherneck compound on April 28 ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Ft Bliss Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes, 38, of Las Cruces, N.M., died May 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Program Offers Paid Training for Unemployed Veterans]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 - Unemployed veterans ages 35 to 60 can apply for up to 12 months of paid training through a new program sponsored by the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Sgt. Brian L. Walker, 25, of Lucerne Valley, Calif., and Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III, 22, Rolla, Mo. died May 13, in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan. R.I.P. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ USO Golf Classic and Fund Raiser - Lakewood (Colorado) Country Club]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ The Rocky Mountain USO, located at Denver International Airport, will be conducting its 6th annual Golf Classic, the USO's major fund raiser of the year. It will be held at beautiful Lakewood Country Club on Monday, June 11, beginning at 8:30 AM ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Service Members, Families, Get Free Pass to National Parks]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 - Service members and their families will be able to enter all of America's national parks free of charge for a year under an initiative announced today. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Afghan officials discover nine tons of explosives in Helmand Province]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Lt. Col. Stewart Upton ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – ISAF’s Regional Command South-West congratulates the Afghanistan security forces of Helmand Province for capturing nine tons of explosives ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies  Wheeler Army Airfield Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:21:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Spc. Alex Hernandez III, 21, of Round Rock, Texas, died May 12, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Camp Pendleton Marine Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, 22, of Normangee, Texas, died May 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Gary Sinise's Foundation Builds Homes for Wounded Warriors]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 14, 2012 - Actor Gary Sinise's efforts to help wounded warriors were highlighted by journalist David Martin on last night's broadcast of the CBS program "60 Minutes." ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies 4BCT 4ID Ft Carson Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Ft Carson Soldier 1st Lt. Alejo R. Thompson, 30, of Yuma, Ariz., died May 11 in Bagram, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Sergeant Motivates Self, Fellow Marines]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C., May 14, 2012 - Marine Corps Sgt. Donald Edmonston strives every day to set a good example, to accomplish his mission safely and to embody the core values of honor, courage and commitment ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Combined Force Detains Taliban Facilitator]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ An Afghan-led, coalition-supported security force detained a Taliban facilitator and another insurgent in the Kandahar district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province today ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Navy Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez, 35, of Houston, died as a result of a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain - R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ ISAF Welcomes Third Stage of Security Transition]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan, May 13, 2012 - The International Security Assistance Force welcomes the release of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's list of areas intended for the third stage of the transition of security responsibility in the country ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ ISAF: Murdered Afghan Official Rejected Insurgents' Agenda]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:04:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan, May 13, 2012 - An influential member of Afghanistan's High Peace Council and Islamic Council member, Moulavi Arsala Rahmani, was murdered while reportedly riding in a vehicle on his way to work today ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 1,000,000 Military Spouses]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 23:38:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Armed Forces Press Service ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and I encourage you to extend your appreciation to the military husbands and wives in your life, whether it's a neighbor, a co-worker or a mom at your children's school. Our nation's more than 1,000,000 military spouses are among the most inspirational men and women in this country. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ May 19th Armed Forces Day Event - Healing Our Heroes]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:45:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ VFW Golden Post 4171 located at 15625 W. 10th Ave., Golden, CO is hosting a patriotic tribute to our "Signature Wounded" warriors at 2:00p.m., the last Poker Run stop. Some of our wounded warriors will be present ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ ISAF Condemns Taliban Bomb Attack in Helmand Province]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 11, 2012 - The International Security Assistance Force today condemned yesterday's Taliban roadside-bomb attack that killed seven innocent civilians in Afghanistan's Helmand province ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Face of Defense: Proud Mother Comforts Wounded Warriors]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 11, 2012 - Marilyn Durso cherishes a Mother's Day gift that she calls "a sweet acknowledgment from a son to his mother." At 23, Marilyn's son, an Army ranger, deployed to Afghanistan. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Disability Advocate Earns Military Spouse of the Year Award]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 01:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 - A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award here today ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Army Releases April Suicide Data]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 01:29:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  The Army released suicide data today for the month of April.  During April, among active-duty soldiers, there were 14 potential suicides:  two have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Prospective Officers at West Point Advised: Maintain Integrity, Prepare for Unexpected, and Take Care of Families]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:04:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Ken Kraetzer ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Over April 24-26th several senior Army leadership officials and over one hundred mentors from the field gathered at West Point to speak prospective officers at Mission Command Conference XV ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ The Vets-Cars Group/Coastal Credit, llc Alliance]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ The Vets-Cars Group of Connecticut, and Coastal Credit, llc, Virginia, are proud to announce a partnership unique to the automobile industry. Vets-Cars is an auto dealer association promoting a bond of trust and commerce between select dealers and military consumers. Coastal Credit has carefully built a 25 year reputation as a solid, respectful lender to the military ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Seeks Captured Army Sergeant's Return]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:50:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Bergdahl, 26, from Hailey, Idaho, has been missing since June 30, 2009, when his unit in Afghanistan noted his absence from roll-call ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Joint mission brings health care to Alabama residents]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:45:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 5/10/2012 - SELMA, Ala. (AFNS) -- The Air National Guard and other service members provided free health care to Alabama residents during innovative readiness training mission Alabama Care 2012 in Demopolis, Hayneville and here May 1-10 ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Taking it off…Keeping it Off]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Would you like to go from 230 pounds to 168 pounds? And keep it off? Veteran Joe Rizza did with VA’s MOVE! program. Read his great story ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 - A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator and another suspected insurgent in the Arghistan district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province today, military officials reported ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Face of Defense: Marine Balances Duty, Professional Wrestling]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ IWAKUNI, Japan, May 10, 2012 - What do Randy Orton, the "Road Dogg" Jesse James and Chuck Palumbo all have in common? All three men were Marines and professional wrestlers sometime in their careers ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Front & Center Military Talk Radio with Rick Rogers]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Next Guests: Rep. Bob Filner, ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will talk about Department of Veterans Affairs funding and the future of our veterans. And Bill Rider, American Combat Veterans of War co-founder. Plus a rundown of military and veterans stories making headlines ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Operation Gratitude launches its "March to a Million" campaign]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Van Nuys, CA--May 9, 2012 -- With hundreds of eager volunteers looking on at the California Army National Guard Armory this past Saturday, May 5, Operation Gratitude founder, Carolyn Blashek, announced the launch of "March to a Million" ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie, 22, of Clarksville, Tenn.  Spc. Chase S. Marta, 24, of Chico, Calif.  Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Ky.  died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ The silent dilemma spouses face during deployments]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found evidence that the wives of deployed Soldiers were, "more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health conditions," than wives whose spouses weren't deployed ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Combined Force Detains Multiple Insurgents]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan , May 9, 2012 - An Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation to capture a Taliban leader in the Zharay district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise to begin June 29]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:19:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Prince Harry Calls for Unity in Supporting Wounded Warriors]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 23:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 - Great Britain's Prince Henry of Wales, commonly known as Prince Harry, urged the U.S. and British publics last night to unify in supporting wounded warriors and families of the fallen ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Two Fort Drum Army Casualties]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 23:11:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander, 23, of Stow, Ohio. and Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, of Charlotte, N.C. died May 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, of Alameda, Calif., died May 6, in Ahmad-Kheyl, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Army Reserve Soldiers from the 805th Military Police Company Honored]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 23:46:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C.— Army Reserve Soldiers from the 805th Military Police Company, who deployed to Iraq for nine months in support of Operation New Dawn, will be honored in a Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen Ceremony at 12 p.m., June 12, in front of the North Carolina Legislative Building  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Marine Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 23:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Sgt. John P. Huling, 25, of West Chester, Ohio, died May 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ In Appreciati​on of Our Military from MilitaryConnection.Com]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 22:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Debbie Gregory ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Saturday, May 19th is Armed Forces Day, a day to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rocky Mt Adventure Camp for Military Teens 14-17]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Military teens (14-17 years old) will have an opportunity to participate in the Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps  - whitewater rafting, hiking, backpacking, exploring the environment, running ropes courses or practicing wilderness skills ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Fallen Honored at EOD Memorial Ceremony]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 22:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 5/7/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Hundreds of people paid homage to fallen explosive ordnance disposal technicians May 5 during the 43rd annual EOD Memorial Ceremony ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Master Sgt. Gregory L. Childs, 38, Warren, Ark., died May 4, in Kabul, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Taliban on Their Heels, Pentagon Spokesman Says]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Armed Forces Press Service ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 - Coalition and Afghan forces have reversed the Taliban's momentum and will continue to build on that success, a senior Pentagon spokesman said today. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Marine Cpl. Erica Adams Recalls Decision to Enlist]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Armed Forces Press Service ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan , May 7, 2012 - When Cpl. Erica Adams decided to join the Marine Corps, she knew she wanted to be a motor transportation mechanic. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Afghan-led Security Force Detains Taliban Leader]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ An Afghan-led security force supported by coalition troops detained a Taliban leader in Kandahar province's Arghistan district yesterday, military officials reported ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Family Matters Blog: Interstate Compacts Ease School Transitions]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 16:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, known in the military community as "the compact." The compact is designed to help ease the transition of military children as they move between school systems across the country. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Ft Riley Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 16:13:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, of Wichita, Kan., died May 3 in Bagram, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ 5-5-2012 ISAF Joint Command morning operational update]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 15:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan (May 5) – During an Afghan and coalition security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday, a Taliban commander was observed providing weapons and ammunition to insurgents Plus More Afghanistan News. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Listen to Bob Calvert on Christian Talk That Rocks radio show]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Christian Talk That Rocks is a internet Christian Talk radio show, online, discussing today's issues from a Christian perspective and an attitude that Rocks. Talk Show Host Richie L. interviews Bob Calvert Host of Talking  With Heroes ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ FREE Workshop! Ministry to Deployed Service Members 5/29! ]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 22:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Bob Calvert ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ FREE "Military Ministry Partnership “Supporting Military Ministry Leaders”. MMP Workshop: "Ministry to Deployed Service Members". Tuesday, May 29th - 12:00-1:30 pm - Prussman Chapel Building 1738 Barkley & Prussman Fort Carson, CO. Presenters: Calvary Worship Center, Military Families Ministry, Talking with Heroes ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Afghan-led Force Detains Insurgent Leader]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 17:13:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ISAF Joint Command Public Affairs Office ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ An Afghan-led, coalition-supported security force detained an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan terrorist group leader in the Iman Sahib district of Afghanistan’s Kunduz province today, military officials reported. In other Afghanistan operations: ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Airman's Dream of Citizenship Comes True]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:06:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., May 3, 2012 - Air Force Airman 1st Class Abraham Garduza, a contracting specialist from the 92nd Contracting Squadron here fulfilled his dream March 27 when a Spokane, Wash., judge swore him in as a U.S. citizen. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Returning Service Members - Health Care and Other Benefits You’ve Earned]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 14:27:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Health Care — VA provides five years of cost-free health care to OEF/OIF Veterans for any injury or illness associated with your service. VA offers a variety of services and benefits to Veterans ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Panetta Praises Military Professionals for Bin Laden Raid]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 2, 2012 - To most Americans the news that Navy SEALs had killed Osama bin Laden came as a shot from the blue. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 21:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Capt. Bruce K. Clark, 43, Spencerport, N.Y., died May 1, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing 2-Fly Tournament Surpasses Goals for 2012]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Syria, VA- The Sixth Annual Project Healing Waters 2-Fly Tournament, held April 28 and 29 at the Rose River Farm in Syria, VA, was a resounding success with a close competition, special guest speakers, and a dinner and silent auction that far exceeded the organization's fundraising goal ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Family Matters Blog: Website Helps Kids on the Move]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ DOD website designed to help military kids with their parents' many relocations. Military Youth on the Move has tabs for teens, pre-teens, and younger kids to help with everything from preparing for college, to dating, to making new friends ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ George H. Frost Guardian Award Presented to Disabled Veteran Bill Moore]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 2012 Massachusetts National Guard Military Family Readiness Volunteer Service Awards. This year’s George Frost Award is being presented to a veteran who has continued his commitment to Service members and Families after serving in the US Air Force. He is a Disabled Veteran.   ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Afghan Forces Contain Taliban Attack in Kabul]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:39:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Sgt. Nicholas M. Dickhut, 23, of Rochester, Minn., died April 30 in Zharay, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Obama Thanks Service Members in Afghanistan]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ During his surprise trip to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama -- between signing a strategic agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and delivering a speech to be broadcast back to the United States – spoke with U.S. service members at Bagram Airfield. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Trip Stresses Long-term Support for Afghanistan, Official Says]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 - President Barack Obama traveled to Afghanistan to sign the strategic partnership agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and to reinforce the level of American commitment to the country, a senior administration official traveling with him said today. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Airmen honor fallen air advisors through ruck march]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:39:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Walking almost 90 miles, 36 Airmen completed the Air Advisor Memorial Ruck March from New York City to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 26-27 ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Some Reserve, Guard Members Must Pay Dental Premiums Directly]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:46:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 - Beginning this month, some National Guard and reserve members will need to pay dental premiums directly rather than through payroll deduction, a senior official of the TRICARE military health plan. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Afghan, NATO Forces Build on Security Progress]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 - Afghan and NATO forces are building on the progress made in Afghanistan, but problems -- specifically with safe havens in Pakistan and with endemic corruption -- still plague efforts in the country, senior defense and diplomatic officials said. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Face of Defense: Ranger Turned Bandsman Remains a Soldier First]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ EUREKA, Calif., May 1, 2012 - If there's any one thing Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca envisioned for his life, it was earning the right to call himself a U.S. Army Ranger ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Patriot Guard Riders Documentar​y Film News]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ In the movie we see the Patriot Guard Riders going on several "missions," both to be on hand at funerals but also to honor returning soldiers. www.patriotguardmovie.com ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ ISAF Joint Command 5-1-2012 morning operational update]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 12:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ KABUL, Afghanistan (May 1) – An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader and several subordinate insurgents during an operation in Washer district, Helmand province, today. The leader was the senior Taliban insurgent in Kajaki district ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ First Lady, Chairman Recognize Athletes at Warrior Games Opening]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 02:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 - First Lady Michelle Obama and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were among those who paid tribute to wounded warrior athletes at the opening of The 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. today! ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Marine Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:50:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt, 38, of Gautier, Miss., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Pfc. Christian R. Sannicolas, 20, Anaheim, Calif., died April 28, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Soldier Missing from Vietnam War Identified]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Army Capt. Charles R. Barnes of Philadelphia, Pa., will be buried May 2, in Arlington National Cemetery. On March 16, 1969, Barnes and four other service members departed Qui Nhon Airfields bound for Da Nang and Phu Bai, in a U-21A Ute aircraft ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Surviving Mesothelio​ma]]></title>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Mesothelioma and other asbestos caused diseases strike more veterans than almost any other group.  Unfortunately, the fact that asbestos was a dangerous carcinogen was kept from most veterans especially before 1970. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Power Prosthetics Propel Service Members to Better Lives]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ BETHESDA, Md - Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Carnes was on a clearing mission in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province in February when he stepped on a pressure plate that exploded and cost him both legs. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualties]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Staff Sgt. Brandon F. Eggleston, 29, of Candler, N.C and Sgt. Dick A. Lee Jr., 31, of Orange Park, Fla died April 26, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Army Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Spc. Moises J. Gonzalez, 29, Huntington, Calif., died April 25, in Balkh province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ DOD Identifies Navy Casualty]]></title>
  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, 28, of Pittsford, N.Y., died April 26 while conducting combat operations in Nawa district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ WATCH Honor Rally at Fort Carson's Manhart Field for Fallen Hero SSG Kennith Mayne]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:29:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Bob Calvert ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ VIDEOS: WATCH the April 13, 2012 Honor Rally at Fort Carson's Manhart Field for their 4ID Fallen Hero SSG Kennith Mayne with his Parents Dan and Michelle Benavidez and more. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ May is National Military Appreciation Month]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ This month gives the nation a time and place on which to focus and draw attention to our many expressions of appreciation and recognition of our armed services via numerous venues and also to recall and learn about our vast American history. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ West Point Opens new Prep School]]></title>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Ken Kraetzer ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ They "Cut the Ribbons" Monday April 23rd for the new US Military Academy Prep School complex on the West Point campus. Previously the school had been located at Ft. Monmouth NJ. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ A Call To Help Veterans from Keith B. Laggos, Ph.D.]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Are you aware that the unemployment rate for veterans is over 29 percent? That is disgraceful. It is about double the “actual” unemployment rate in the United States and three-and-a-half times the reported 8.3 percent unemployment rate. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ WATCH Shout Out to our Troops from American Legion Veterans/Leaders And More]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:26:00 -0000</pubDate>
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    <dc:creator ><![CDATA[ Bob Calvert ]]></dc:creator>
  
  <description><![CDATA[ Watch Shout Outs to our Troops and more from about 40 of our Nations Veterans and Leaders with The American Legion, The Sons of The American Legion and Womens American Legion Auxiliary ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Call Out for Military Theme Short Stories]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ We are looking for short stories (500 to 2500 words) from veterans, active members of the military and military family members who have the kinds of fun and interesting tales about the side of the military life that most civilians will never hear, but would certainly appreciate if they did ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ American Veterans Traveling Tribute honoring our nation’s heroes, one community at a time]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT)’s mission is to honor our nation’s heroes, one community at a time. Currently there is (1) Outdoor Cost of Freedom Tribute and Traveling Wall, (1) Indoor Cost of Freedom Tribute and Traveling Wall and (1) Traveling Wall only Tribute that travel the country to honor, respect, and remember our nation’s heroes ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ The Unseen Wound Friend Raiser May 19 2012 at Liberty Station San Diego]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Our event is focused on the support options that are available to young combat veterans who might be struggling to reenter civilian life. PTS and TBI are wounds or war and we must educate and coach our young veterans on how to recognize the symptoms, understand the effect and cope with the challenges that civilian life will present ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Annual Veterans Business Expo and Job Fair - New Mexico]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ New Mexico Veterans Business Expo 2012  and Job Fair! Hosted by: New Mexico National Guard  and the Veterans Procurement Assistance Center June 5th                                                

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  <title><![CDATA[ Wounded Warriors Wives Retreat - May 4-6, 2012 - Colorado Springs]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ The wives of service members are all too familiar with both the invisible and visible wounds that come with war. With those injuries come a host of circumstances that may feel unbearable. At our Wounded Warrior Wives Retreats, you don’t have to feel that burden alone. ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Milicruit Annual Military Spouse National Virtual (Online) Career]]></title>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Milicruit is holding its Annual Military Spouse National Virtual (Online) Career Fair May 7th 2012 1-4 PM EST  Milicruit is supported by the White House Joining Forces Program and DOD in our efforts to hire 10K veterans and spouse through our company partnerships by Dec 2013  ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ WATCH unedited footage with Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan on Youtube and DVD's]]></title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Unedited Footage from Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan on Youtube and Now on Six DVD Books with our Troops - Filmed July and August 2011. We are asking Everybody to WATCH and to Adopt Our Troops Stories by Sharing these Videos with others!! ]]></description>
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  <title><![CDATA[ Expert Advice for Transitioning Soldiers and Veterans]]></title>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Infantry Company Commander by trade, Captain Brett D. Kelley decides to test the advice given in Mark Lyden’s book, "VETERANS: Do This! Get Hired!" The result? Captain Kelley, "Recommends and personally endorses, VETERANS: DO THIS! GET HIRED! as an exceptional resource without hesitation."  ]]></description>
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