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Why military fellowships at civilian universities matter
Before dismantling programs like Senior Service College fellowships, the Pentagon should carefully reconsider the full value they provide to the military.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
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The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.
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Pentagon once again urges civilian employees to volunteer with DHS
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US F-35 forced to make emergency landing after Iran combat mission
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