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Does social media add fuel to servicemembers' degrading actions?

Despite urgent efforts by the White House, Congress and the Pentagon to address the military’s burgeoning sexual assault crisis, degrading hate speech against women remains ubiquitous in the military — and it’s as close as the nearest computer screen.
Improved grenade design on the way

Troops can soon look forward to small improvements, even a possible complete redesign, of the fragmentation hand grenade.
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Wandering through Sicily with an eye for awe

A photo essay explores the charm of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Fort Bliss gets on the microgrid, an energy first for DOD

The Army flipped the switch on an advanced power system at Fort Bliss Thursday, taking a step towards the Pentagon's goal to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its military bases around the world.
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Blue Star Families survey shows stress over finances, deployments

A by-the-numbers look at the annual survey, which surveys troops and their spouses about the successes and challenges they see while serving
Europe Traveler

Catch a Middle Ages festival on Pentacost weekend

Feel like a step back in time? Middle Ages festivals are scheduled in several German cities from Saturday, May 18, through Monday, May 20.
Spouse Calls

Less talk, more action

Pentagon programs and officials need to translate good intentions and policies into meaningful action for military families.
Spouse Calls

Q&A with a council member

Marine Corps spouse serving on the DOD Military Family Readiness Council answers questions about the purpose, actions and accomplishments of the council.
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Far East high school track and field meet record endangered species list

We’ve gazed at possible Pacific track records; what records will fall at the Far East meet at Yokota?

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Marine daughter seeks dignity for ‘Devil Dog pups’ May 18, 2013
Victims: Marines failed to safeguard water supply May 18, 2013
Navy commander relieved of duty due to 'inappropriate' emails May 17, 2013
Wandering through Sicily with an eye for awe May 9, 2013
Marine who dumped toxins felt illness was payback May 18, 2013
A-10s leaving Spangdahlem marks end of an era in Europe May 18, 2013
An unexpected surprise at woman's boot camp graduation May 18, 2013
Fate of US bases depends on Afghanistan’s ability to secure, operate them May 18, 2013
VA workers say mandatory overtime won't solve benefits backlog May 17, 2013
Does social media add fuel to servicemembers' degrading actions? May 18, 2013

‘What is racial profiling?’ 01:29 May 12, 2010
Pacific Scoreboard for the April 10 edition 01:16 May 12, 2010
A night for St. Nick as Nancy, France, hosts its Christmas parade 14:23 May 11, 2010
Pacific Spotlight: Jacqueline Scott 00:12 May 12, 2010
Camp Foster Marine guilty of lies, theft 00:02 May 12, 2010
Where do Americans fit in Heidelberg crime? 23:51 May 11, 2010
Soldier gets 12 years in gang-related beating death 23:46 May 11, 2010
From the S&S archives: Photo gallery: USS Forrestal flight operations in the Mediterranean, 1975 23:34 May 11, 2010
JROTC cadets vie for honors in Far East Drill 23:23 May 11, 2010
New flight carry-on regulations for South Korea 23:17 May 11, 2010

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