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According to a July 26 article in Stars and Stripes, earplug manufacturer 3M has announced that it has earmarked more than $1 billion to resolve the more than 290,000 pending cases filed by veterans who claim the company's earplugs damaged their hearing. "We have great respect for the brave men and
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During state emergencies, the subject matter experts of the Washington State Guard provide critical support to first responders who safeguard lives and property. When the state Guard needed a new commander, the Military Department leadership knew Washington National Guard Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph Maassen was the right guy for the
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The first flickering images we see in the enthralling six-part HBO Max documentary series The Last Movie Stars are of Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy and Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid, riding across the lonely plains. We then hear the voice of actor Ethan Hawke, who directed this passion
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The Air Mobility Command leadership team visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord, July 6-8, 2022, to be immersed in America's Airlift Wing's mission of executing global airlift. U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, AMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, engaged with Team McChord airmen, leadership and community leaders
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WASHINGTON - Effective July 16, veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. In response to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act designating the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made it more user
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Life in the military is no bed of roses, but the services are putting in place an innovative program designed to give service members new tools to handle the stress of military life. The program aims to help service members be physically and mentally ready to handle the challenges of military
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Medically retired Sergeant 1st Class Douglas Duval will compete on Team Army at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The team is comprised of 40 wounded, ill and injured soldiers and veterans. These soldiers and veterans first competed in the Army trials in order to be selected to make the
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On the night of Nov. 20, 2020, high above the southern desert of Afghanistan, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ryan Schwend and his CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew members found themselves in a situation that no aviator ever expects to be in. Schwend along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eugene Park, Staff Sgt.
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US Family Health Plan (USFHP) providers pride themselves on offering world-class health care for their patients. This care includes wellness and disease preventions programs, disease management, and the case management. As to case management, it is a collaborative process comprised of assessment, planning and care coordination to meet the needs of
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One of the enjoyments of a northwest summer are outdoor concerts. They are a great way for family and friends to relax on a beautiful summer evening or afternoon. With this in mind, what follows is an ensemble of some free concerts around the Pacific Northwest. SOUTH PUGET SOUND Lacey in Tune
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"What did you see?" "Something above the clouds that's big." "How big?" "Big." - Exchange between sister and brother in Nope. Jordan Peele's masterfully audacious, wickedly funny and utterly outlandish sci-fi horror fable Nope is a classic example of a bold and original film that pays homage to a seemingly endless stream of great
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Since 1954, America's Credit Union has provided quality financial programs that are tailored to meet the needs of the service members serving at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. One of those small but significant services is that ACU makes early deposits for active-duty military members. As a rule, service members know their bi-weekly salary
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This past June, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston asked for input in order to improve the Army's culture, including a look at the possibility of allowing soldiers to drink alcohol in the barracks. "The intent, first right off the bat, was (to) ask ourselves ‘do we have the right
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It is the small relationships built between the United States Army and its allies and partners around the globe that may make the big difference in a conflict. Under the command of Col. Jonathan Chung, the highly qualified soldiers who volunteer to serve with the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB)
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted. Through this realignment, the Air
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Following a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high yield explosive (CBRNE) event, seconds could mean the difference between life and death. That's why readiness is critical for a National Guard Civil Response Team. "To me a CST, their main job is to protect the public from a weapon of mass destruction,"
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In a 2022 Military Medicine Study of male military veterans, erectile dysfunction (ED) was found to be one of the most prevalent sexual afflictions in veterans and often co-occurs with physical and mental health issues. "Military veterans are at elevated risk for many comorbid physical and mental health issues, including ED,
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Blood loss or "bleeding out" is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, military health experts say. So one of the best ways to save lives during combat operations is to provide blood products to forward deployed medics and corpsmen as soon as possible. During the wars in Iraq and
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A very early scene in the intense and engrossing Apple TV+ limited series is set in the Chicago of November 1996, with Taron Egerton's macho, supremely self-confident Jimmy Keene manning the bar in his bachelor pad while his high school football buddies from Kankakee watch old footage of Jimmy's glory
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Since its inception in 1944, the GI Bill has helped multiple generations of veterans transition from military service to the civilian workforce by offering educational benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill has only expanded these opportunities, helping to increase the rate of veterans going to college after their military service. But as a service member approaching
