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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The veterans group for combat wounded troops whose mission is to preserve the integrity of the Purple Heart has come out against giving the award to troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. | See story

PATTAYA, Thailand – Five more U.S. military flights will transport aid Wednesday to Myanmar, a U.S. military spokesman said. Myanmar's military government approved the aid after three U.S...

Ban on sex for soldiers in Afghanistan is lifted ... sort of

JALALABAD, Afghanistan — Single soldiers and civilians working for the U.S. military in Afghanistan can now have sex legally. Sort of. A new order signed by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesse...

In letter, attorney claims misconduct by Stripes, DOD

ARLINGTON, Va. — A former attorney for the American Forces Information Service has sent a letter to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, alleging serious misconduct by Pentagon and Stars and Stripes off...

USAFE to shift millions toward Air Force-wide program

RAF LAKENHEATH, England – Starting next fiscal year, U.S. Air Forces in Europe will have to redirect millions of dollars from its budget toward funding an Air Force-wide $3 billion mode...