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  1. Vanessa Jones, right, a Cape Fox Professional Services motorcycle safety instructor, guides Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Lawanda Morgan through a limited-space, box maneuver exercise April 15 during an Experienced Rider Course on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Bobby Jones/Air Force

    Ride Smart: Keeping safety on target

    Smart riders are like smart shooters. They know they've got to keep training to stay on top of their game. Or, better yet, safely on top of their bikes. Riding, experts say, should be a lifelong learning process.

    • May. 26, 2013
  2. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, left, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reunite for another globe-spanning, high-speed adventure in 'Fast & Furious 6.' Universal Pictures

    Latest 'Fast & Furious' speeds past plot

    movie review - 'Fast & Furious 6'

    • May. 24, 2013
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    4 leg exercises with little or no equipment

    You really can do leg exercises without the isolation-style or massive leg press machines found in most gyms. No more leg extension or leg curl machines. No need to find a leg abductor/adductor combo or hoist a 45-pound Olympic bar.

    • May. 22, 2013
  3. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, center, is escorted into a courthouse May 21 in Fort Meade, Md., before a pretrial military hearing. Manning, who is scheduled to face a court-martial beginning June 3, is accused of sending hundreds of thousands of classified records to WikiLeaks while working as an intelligence analyst in Baghdad. Patrick Semansky / AP

    Should you feel sorry for Bradley Manning? New film thinks so

    Julian Assange's reign as the star of the WikiLeaks story could be coming to an end.

    • May. 22, 2013
  4. Injured veteran finds outlet at Warrior Games

    Sgt. Evan Davis could talk for hours about the intricacies and techniques behind competitive air-rifle shooting. But he can summarize it best as '90 percent mental and 10 percent fundamental.'

    • May. 20, 2013
  5. Bill proposes opening base gyms to potential recruits

    Concerned that teenage obesity has dramatically reduced the number of people eligible for military service, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., has introduced legislation to create an education program about healthy lifestyles.

    • May. 17, 2013
  6. Airman 1st Class James Mason, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, rides his motorcycle around Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., on Aug. 3. While riding a motorcycle, it is important to wear clothing easily seen by other drivers. Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli/Air Force

    Know the motorcycle rules DoD-wide and at the base level

    When it comes to the rules of the road for military motorcycle riders, every base can be a little different.

    • May. 16, 2013
  7. The Secret State band members Hunter Schafer, bass and backup vocals; Dan Martiniano, lead vocals and piano; Mike Marx-Gibbons, drums and violin; Josh Jones, guitar and vocals; Danny Espinosa, digital performer. Courtesy of Mitch Schneider Organization

    Not so secret: Guard medic's band is gaining ground

    The secret is getting out. If you haven't heard The Secret State yet, trust us, you will. The band was founded by an Army Iraq veteran and two Coast Guard midshipmen-turned-downrange contractors, and its single '

    • May. 16, 2013
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    Better running with Pauline Nordin

    How can strength training make you a better runner? Find out In Episode 3 from our partnership with Swedish trainer Pauline Nordin and her Fighter Diet crew.

    • May. 15, 2013
  8. The relationship between Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby is at the heart of 'The Great Gatsby.' Warner Bros. Pictures/The Associated Press

    At the Movies: All sparkle, no soul in 'Great Gatsby'

    If any piece of classic American literature should be depicted on film with wildly decadent and boldly inventive style, it's “The Great Gatsby.”

    • May. 10, 2013
  9. Colby Wentlandt, son of Marine Master Sgt. Brady Wentlandt and Shawna Wentlandt, after finishing the Beach Cities Challenge half marathon. Wentlandt family

    Ultra kids: Is distance running safe for your 12-year-old?

    Last year, 11-year-old Colby Wentlandt sketched out his running goals in an online blog called 'A Mile with Colby.' They included 'a marathon when I am 12, a 50-miler when I'm 13 and a 100-miler when I'm 14.'

    • May. 10, 2013
  10. Suzuki GW250 Manufacturers' photos

    Best bikes for new riders

    If you've ever ridden a horse, your first time in the saddle probably wasn't on a big, hot-blooded racing stallion.

    • May. 9, 2013
  11. Fresh radishes Thinkstock photos

    Military Muscle: Power produce

    Today, stores stock their bins with produce not only from all parts of the country but also from other parts of the world, allowing consumers to enjoy fruits and vegetables throughout the year rather than just seasonally.

    • May. 9, 2013
  12. Johnny Stewart Executioner Manufacturer photo

    Hunter tech: Gear and gadgets to help you on the trail

    Whether you're hunting coyotes or turkey, gemsbok or grouse, new products are hitting the outdoors retail market that are designed to increase your odds of success, degree of comfort, shooting skills and more. Here's a look at some that got our attention.

    • May. 9, 2013
  13. Kevlar for the Mind: Transition to peacetime by developing new skills

    Q. Since I joined the Marines Corps 10 years ago, I have deployed five times to Afghanistan and three times to Iraq. We're no longer in Iraq, and it doesn't look like I'll be going back to Afghanistan. I love deployment.

    • May. 2, 2013
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    Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Ken Perrotte

    Civil War road trip: 3 days wandering history, wine & wagon stops

    The storied corridor from Gettysburg, Pa., to Monticello, Va., known as 'The Journey through Hallowed Ground,' is perfectly suited for a three-day weekend blending Civil War history and lighter entertainments.

    • May. 1, 2013
  14. Xtreme Wednesday Workouts, born out of the Fit For Duty series on The Pentagon Channel, can be downloaded to most smartphones and laptops so you can get your workouts to go. Screen grab from The Pentagon Channel

    Accessing your workout routine

    The Air Force has taken another fitness campaign under its wing, and you can access your next workout either online, in person or on DVD.

    • Apr. 30, 2013
  15. Shake up command PT

    At military posts throughout the world, on land or at sea, all hours of the day: 'Everybody fall in. Let's get ready to do some PT.'

    • Apr. 30, 2013
  16. Armed Forces Bowl to be played Dec. 30

    FORT WORTH, Texas — The Armed Forces Bowl will be played Dec. 30 and feature Navy if the Midshipmen are bowl-eligible.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Tell your story: Self-publishing is easier than ever

    Your friends back home say things are “epic” and “awesome,” but you know the real dimensions of those words.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
  17. Olga Kurylenko, left, and Tom Cruise star in the film "Oblivion." Universal Pictures via AP

    Cruise is humanity's last hope in post-apocalyptic blast ‘Oblivion'

    Snarky types may be compelled to joke about the title of Tom Cruise's new flick as a potential metaphor for a career that's going a bit wobbly in late middle age.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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     Getty Images

    Making a case for credit unions

    At a time when interest rates remain at historic lows and people try to squeeze an extra fraction of a percentage point out of what they earn on checking and savings accounts, more consumers are exploring credit unions as an option.

    • Apr. 16, 2013
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    Good leaders promote wise financial advice

    A hallmark of good leaders is the example they set for those they lead. When it comes to personal finances, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is setting a good example for troops — and spreading the word.

    • Apr. 15, 2013
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    Military child honorees ‘the best our country has to offer'

    The five 2013 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year award winners are “an incredible group of young men and women,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    • Apr. 12, 2013
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    Child of Year recipients don't let military lifestyle limit their achievements

    Collectively, they've moved 41 times, had parents who deployed for a combined 128 months, and have volunteered for a total of 628 hours. This year's five winners of Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year awards also are excellent students as well as athletes — four high school track team members and a high school golfer.

    • Apr. 11, 2013
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