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A-10 pilot who braved ‘hailstorm of anti-aircraft fire’ to save soldiers receives Silver Star
A retired A-10 pilot will receive the Silver Star Friday for his role supporting soldiers attempting to cross the Tigris River and surround Baghdad in the opening days of the Iraq war.
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Staff sergeants can once again become MTIs
For the first time in five years, staff sergeants can be nominated to become military training instructors, the Air Force announced Tuesday.
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Maj. Gen. Kelly takes command of Air Force Personnel Center
Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly assumed command of the Air Force Personnel Center in a ceremony Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas.
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Maine retreat for war-injured veterans is dedicated
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills was used to barking orders and having them obeyed, but he owes his life to two that were disregarded: Medics ignored him when he told them it was futile to save his life, and his wife ignored him when he told her to leave him.
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New Air Force program allows battlefield airmen to keep monthly incentive pay
Beginning this fall, the Air Force will start allowing battlefield airmen to keep their monthly incentive pay, even if they’re on staff or instructor duty or are unable to do their duties due to medical issues.
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Indiana Navy veteran who survived 1985 hijacking dies
Palmer Funeral Homes confirmed 61-year-old Clinton Suggs died June 6 in his home in South Bend.
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Soldier who lost 4 limbs opening retreat to help others
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills awoke in a hospital on his 25th birthday to learn that an explosion in Afghanistan had robbed him of all four limbs. He later told his wife to take their daughter and their belongings, and just go. He didn’t want her saddled with his burden.
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97-year-old Colorado veteran looks back on Army service and travels
John Tripp spent Memorial Day doing what he’s done every year but once since 1957 — honoring his fallen comrades in the 10th Mountain Division at the top of Tennessee Pass. “There’s not many left,” he said of World War II veterans in the famed mountain division.
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Nebraska veterans turn to horse-assisted therapy
“Everyday life I’m going to have struggles, and I know that’s going to be for the rest of my life. … But when I’m out here, I’m worry-free.”
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Omaha veterans with disabilities get new flags and flagpoles
“These guys, every one of them has fought and their buddies have died for that flag. … When they see that flag go up, it brings up a lot of memories — some good, some bad — but it always brings up memories of what they served for. That’s really important to me and to…
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A-10 pilot who braved ‘hailstorm of anti-aircraft fire’ to save soldiers receives Silver Star
A retired A-10 pilot will receive the Silver Star Friday for his role supporting soldiers attempting to cross the Tigris River and surround Baghdad in the opening days of the Iraq war.
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Staff sergeants can once again become MTIs
For the first time in five years, staff sergeants can be nominated to become military training instructors, the Air Force announced Tuesday.
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Maj. Gen. Kelly takes command of Air Force Personnel Center
Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly assumed command of the Air Force Personnel Center in a ceremony Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas.
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Maine retreat for war-injured veterans is dedicated
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills was used to barking orders and having them obeyed, but he owes his life to two that were disregarded: Medics ignored him when he told them it was futile to save his life, and his wife ignored him when he told her to leave him.
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New Air Force program allows battlefield airmen to keep monthly incentive pay
Beginning this fall, the Air Force will start allowing battlefield airmen to keep their monthly incentive pay, even if they’re on staff or instructor duty or are unable to do their duties due to medical issues.
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Indiana Navy veteran who survived 1985 hijacking dies
Palmer Funeral Homes confirmed 61-year-old Clinton Suggs died June 6 in his home in South Bend.
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Soldier who lost 4 limbs opening retreat to help others
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills awoke in a hospital on his 25th birthday to learn that an explosion in Afghanistan had robbed him of all four limbs. He later told his wife to take their daughter and their belongings, and just go. He didn’t want her saddled with his burden.
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97-year-old Colorado veteran looks back on Army service and travels
John Tripp spent Memorial Day doing what he’s done every year but once since 1957 — honoring his fallen comrades in the 10th Mountain Division at the top of Tennessee Pass. “There’s not many left,” he said of World War II veterans in the famed mountain division.
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Nebraska veterans turn to horse-assisted therapy
“Everyday life I’m going to have struggles, and I know that’s going to be for the rest of my life. … But when I’m out here, I’m worry-free.”
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Omaha veterans with disabilities get new flags and flagpoles
“These guys, every one of them has fought and their buddies have died for that flag. … When they see that flag go up, it brings up a lot of memories — some good, some bad — but it always brings up memories of what they served for. That’s really important to me and to…
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A-10 pilot who braved ‘hailstorm of anti-aircraft fire’ to save soldiers receives Silver Star
A retired A-10 pilot will receive the Silver Star Friday for his role supporting soldiers attempting to cross the Tigris River and surround Baghdad in the opening days of the Iraq war.
-
Staff sergeants can once again become MTIs
For the first time in five years, staff sergeants can be nominated to become military training instructors, the Air Force announced Tuesday.
-
Maj. Gen. Kelly takes command of Air Force Personnel Center
Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly assumed command of the Air Force Personnel Center in a ceremony Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas.
-
Maine retreat for war-injured veterans is dedicated
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills was used to barking orders and having them obeyed, but he owes his life to two that were disregarded: Medics ignored him when he told them it was futile to save his life, and his wife ignored him when he told her to leave him.
-
New Air Force program allows battlefield airmen to keep monthly incentive pay
Beginning this fall, the Air Force will start allowing battlefield airmen to keep their monthly incentive pay, even if they’re on staff or instructor duty or are unable to do their duties due to medical issues.
-
Indiana Navy veteran who survived 1985 hijacking dies
Palmer Funeral Homes confirmed 61-year-old Clinton Suggs died June 6 in his home in South Bend.
-
Soldier who lost 4 limbs opening retreat to help others
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills awoke in a hospital on his 25th birthday to learn that an explosion in Afghanistan had robbed him of all four limbs. He later told his wife to take their daughter and their belongings, and just go. He didn’t want her saddled with his burden.
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97-year-old Colorado veteran looks back on Army service and travels
John Tripp spent Memorial Day doing what he’s done every year but once since 1957 — honoring his fallen comrades in the 10th Mountain Division at the top of Tennessee Pass. “There’s not many left,” he said of World War II veterans in the famed mountain division.
-
Nebraska veterans turn to horse-assisted therapy
“Everyday life I’m going to have struggles, and I know that’s going to be for the rest of my life. … But when I’m out here, I’m worry-free.”
-
Omaha veterans with disabilities get new flags and flagpoles
“These guys, every one of them has fought and their buddies have died for that flag. … When they see that flag go up, it brings up a lot of memories — some good, some bad — but it always brings up memories of what they served for. That’s really important to me and to…
