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Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone

Finals week was dangerous for Thomas Saenz. The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to his California university-approved exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan. A deadly bomb attack also caused him to miss the class - transmitted live via the Internet - but he persevered and earned a master's degree in engineering while commanding a top security team.
17:27 May 17, 2013
Navy commander relieved of duty due to 'inappropriate' emails

A Navy commander has been relieved of duty for sending "inappropriate" emails and text messages to female enlisted sailors, Navy officials said Thursday.
03:03 May 17, 2013
Lenders find ways around law that protects troops from high interest rates

A federal law is supposed to protect servicemembers from predatory lending. But lenders exploit loopholes, trapping military personnel in high-interest debt.
18:38 May 15, 2013
USS Stennis undergoing 14 months of maintenance
Iranian ship pulls up for a closer look at US-led exercise in Gulf
Navy launches unmanned aircraft from carrier
Navy to launch unmanned aircraft from carrier
Navy decision to add 5 boats in Bahrain seen as good news for sailors, families
Pentagon grapples with sex crimes by military recruiters
US sailor arrested over weekend after being found inside Japanese elementary school
Navy taking part in Persian Gulf mine countermeasure exercise
Nimitz leaves S. Korean port to participate in joint naval drill
Navy moms -- and mothers-to-be -- get special shower
Marines ready to defend Warrior Games championship in Colorado Springs
Navy to move 5 coastal patrol ships to Bahrain

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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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Photos of the week: Marines

Our staff-selected photos of the Marines in action.

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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
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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.
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Less talk, more action

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

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31st Fighter Wing's designated new commander to retire; replacement named May 17, 2013
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Obama nominates Scaparrotti to command US South Korean forces May 17, 2013
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