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House Panel Backs 3.9 Percent Pay Raise
A House panel Wednesday backed a 3.9 percent pay raise for all military personnel next year, mirroring Senate plans to give troops a bigger boost than Pentagon officials had requested.
2008-05-08

Combat Vets Face Hurdles as Students
As tens of thousands of veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars try to collect their promised college benefits, many find that their combat experience complicates the transition from Soldier to student.
2008-05-07

Soldiers Say Porn Ban May Hurt Morale
Legislation that would restrict the sale of certain men's magazines on U.S. military bases around the world would be bad for morale, according to a sampling of Soldiers at overseas military bases. The AAFES sold $231,000 worth of Penthouse, Playboy and Playgirl magazines in Europe last year.
2008-05-06

Souped-Up Contacts Promise Bionic Eyesight
Most advances in retinal implants concentrate on restoring, not enhancing, sight. But there's hope yet for superhuman vision, and without surgery: A team at the University of Washington has created a contact lens assembled with functional circuitry and LEDs.
2008-05-03

Bin Laden Driver to Boycott Gitmo Trial
Osama bin Laden's former driver walked out on his war-crimes tribunal Tuesday, saying he did not believe justice was possible at the U.S. military base where he has been held for nearly six years.
2008-04-30

Gates Says Officers Need to be Discreet
Officers have a duty to provide "blunt and candid advice" to their superiors, including civilian leaders, but also to keep their disagreements private, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told cadets at West Point in New York on Monday.
2008-04-23

American Legion Launches Apple Purchase Program for Members
The launch of the Apple Member Purchase Program is The American Legion's newest addition to its array of valuable member benefits. Now members have the opportunity to save up to 17% on select Apple products.
2008-04-08

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