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The Lego King: Marine's Hobby leads to Guinness World Record
by Corporal Aaron Diamant
While many have a hobby, few have the drive and dedication to turn that hobby into a world record. »
Hitting the Mark at Warrior Games Clinic
by Sergeant Valerie Lopez
1.24.12 - Twenty-five wounded Soldiers came to El Paso, Texas, and Fort Bliss from different installations… »
An Inspired Life
by William "Spanky" Gibson
1.19.12 - Who would have thought that a high school wrestling injury would have given me… »
For Jonna
by Trevor Romain
1.13.12 - I have met many, many children during my USO tours, and I love the… »
Special Ops Soldiers Mentor High School Football Stars at Bowl Game
by Mark Tate
1.12.12 - The stars did shine bright deep in the heart of Texas on January 7,… »
A New Day at the Front: On Patrol with Gunnery Sergeant Fredrick Sloan
by VeShannah J. Lovelace
1.11.12 - He starts his day before the sun, combing out his beard and donning… »
Smokescreen
by Ashley Bernardi
1.9.12 - Gas! Gas! Gas!,” yelled a group of masked Airmen as they ran through… »
On the Frontlines: Dispatches from the Field
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This Weekend: One More Trip for Wreaths, a Parade for Iraq War Vets, and One More Try for Navy
1.27.12 -- The holiday season is over, but Wreaths Across America needs your help one more time. They’ll be picking up the thousands of
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Mystery Remains after Guilty Plea in Military Site Shootings
1.27.12 - The former Marine who shot at the Pentagon, Marine Corps museum and two military buildings in Virginia pleaded guilty to three counts… »
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More Drones, Fewer People
1.26.12 - Details of the Pentagon’s restructuring plan surfaced Thursday morning, showing the Department of Defense wants to focus more on drones and special-operations… »
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SEALs to the Rescue … Again
1.25.12 - SEAL Team 6 freed a pair of hostages in Somalia late Tuesday, killing nine suspected pirates in the process.
According to The… »
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USO News: The Latest from the USO World
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The USO Proud Patriots Club
1.27.12 - The limited edition car magnet the USO is releasing today is special in two ways. First, it conveys a powerful message:… »
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A New Home
1.26.12 - Once I started working for the USO my friends in the service began sending me text messages whenever they stopped by … »
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This issue - The Changing Face of War - explores little-known stories of the Pearl Harbor attack, the lead-up to 9/11, and the challenges faced by wounded warriors.
Today's Photo
Air Force Staff Sergeant Jonathan Hill, left, directs villagers to his Mi-17 helicopter in Shewa village in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on January 24, 2012. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Shane A. Cuomo
Featured Video
Marine Sergeant Shawn Sales, a combat artist and an instructor at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland, talks about how his role fits into the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps video)
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