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Mets to honor military on Sunday
MLB.com
On Sunday, more than 3,000 servicemen and women, as well as their families, will be at Citi Field to participate in the Mets' sixth annual Military Appreciation Night. Since budget cuts from government sequestration forced the cancellation of Fleet ...
Sixth Annual Military Appreciation Night this Sunday, May 26New York Mets

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House bill makes it a crime to lie about military medals to obtain benefits
Fox News
WASHINGTON – People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday. The Stolen Valor Act, sponsored by Nevada ...
House passes Stolen Valor Act to stop lies about military medalsSyracuse.com
House passes bill on lying about military medalsU.S. News & World Report
New Stolen Valor Act passes House 390-3Military Times

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Names of the Dead
New York Times
The Department of Defense has identified 2,206 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans recently: BAKER, Jeffrey C., 29, Sgt. First Class, Army ...

Sessions amendment would harm military families
The Hill (blog)
The Senate Judiciary Committee will turn to questions of immigration enforcement in the coming week as the senators continue to mark up the immigration bill crafted by the Gang of Eight. One amendment in particular could cause huge problems for ...

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Nigerian Military: More Than 200 Boko Haram Captured - VOA
Voice of America
A woman and two children stand along the Jos-Maiduguri road as they wait to board a vehicle, after the military declared a 24-hour curfew over large parts of Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria, May 19, 2013. x. A woman and two children stand along the ...
Nigeria Military Chases Militants Fleeing to Chad, Niger BordersBloomberg
Nigeria military: At least 14 suspected Islamic extremists, 3 soldiers killed ...Fox News
Boko Haram - Military Pounds Insurgents, Moves to Reinforce TroopsAllAfrica.com
Deutsche Welle
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Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets
MiamiHerald.com
WASHINGTON -- New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
More than 85000 veterans treated last year over alleged military sex abuse ...Fox News
More on Sexual Assault in the MilitaryCommentary Magazine
Report: Fox News Underreported Sexual Assault In The MilitaryMedia Matters for America
FOX News Radio -Huffington Post -RT
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Military Bowl moving from DC to Navy stadium
USA TODAY
"The Naval Academy Athletic Association is very pleased to host the Military Bowl," Navy athletics director Chet Gladchuk said in a news release from bowl organizers announcing the move. "Those who attend will find Memorial Stadium to be historic, fan ...
Military Bowl to move to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium from RFK StadiumWashington Post
Military Bowl moving to Annapolis, adds Conference USA for '13CBSSports.com (blog)
Military Bowl strikes deal with C-USAESPN
Yahoo! Sports -Baltimore Sun -Baltimore Business Journal
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US claims Chinese military is on new cyber offensive against America
RT
“In 2012, numerous computer systems around the world, including those owned by the US government, continued to be targeted for intrusions, some of which appear to be attributable directly to the Chinese government and military,” the Pentagon wrote.

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