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Military Uniforms

A year in review: The military council’s mixed messages – Al-Masry Al-Youm

January 1, 2012

CBC.ca

A year in review: The military council's mixed messagesAl-Masry Al-YoumOn the rooftop of the devastated Egyptian Scientific Institute, a handful of soldiers stood in mid-December in their camouflaged uniforms, hurling stones at hundreds of demonstrators rallying on Sheikh Rihan Street in downtown Cairo. …Egypt Raids Offices of Nonprofits, 3 Backed by USNew York Times
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2 charged with selling $918000 in stolen computers, uniforms from Army post in … – The Republic

December 31, 2011

MyFox Houston

2 charged with selling $918000 in stolen computers, uniforms from Army post in …The RepublicAP SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman and an unidentified former military member have been charged with selling about $918000 in computers and uniforms stolen from Fort Sam Houston. A federal indictment alleges Gabriela de la Maza and the [...]

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First day hikes – Statesman Journal

December 31, 2011

First day hikesStatesman JournalFt. Stevens Military Museum includes uniforms, weapons and a replica of the fort from when it was a working military installation. Gun batteries and encampments are seen on the Jetty Trail. Several state parks around Oregon will feature free First Day …and more »

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New Military Uniform Accessories for Sale – The Open Press (press release)

December 30, 2011

New Military Uniform Accessories for SaleThe Open Press (press release)Pekin, Illinois (OPENPRESS) December 29, 2011 – The inventory of new military uniform products at Military Uniform Supply, Inc. is constantly expanding to fulfill the needs of many branches and units of the US Army and Military. …

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Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO troops – San Francisco Chronicle

December 30, 2011

Dalje.com

Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO troopsSan Francisco ChronicleBy PATRICK QUINN and SLOBODAN LEKIC, AP A man in an Afghan army uniform turned his weapon on NATO troops and shot dead two service members on Thursday, the alliance said in what was the latest apparent attack by members of Afghan security forces …Afghan [...]

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Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO troops – USA TODAY

December 29, 2011

BBC News

Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO troopsUSA TODAYIt did not say if the man in the Afghan uniform was killed or captured. On Tuesday, three NATO troops were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan. The alliance provided no further details, but the Taliban claimed the victims were US soldiers …Two [...]

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British Soldiers Call New Uniforms A Fashion Faux Pas – Styleite

December 28, 2011

Styleite

British Soldiers Call New Uniforms A Fashion Faux PasStyleiteLike any fashion decision, military uniforms probably shouldn't be rushed — especially when you have to outfit as many as 100000 members of an active operation. And while the soldiers have different ways of saying they don't like the uniform, …Brit soldiers decry new uniform as 'Action [...]

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Today’s Buzz: Should junior ROTC permit Muslim headscarves? – Orlando Sentinel

December 28, 2011

<b>Today's Buzz:</b> Should junior ROTC permit Muslim headscarves?Orlando SentinelMuslims and other religious minorities should be encouraged through JROTC to join the US military. Flexibility on religious headwear is one good way to accomplish that goal. No. The military's standard uniform signifies unity among its diverse members …and more »

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How Iraq, Afghanistan Have Changed The Military – NPR

December 27, 2011

How Iraq, Afghanistan Have Changed The MilitaryNPRIf you've been in uniform these past 10 years, how did our wars change our military? Give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org. You can also join the conversation on our website. That's at npr.org. Click on TALK OF THE NATION. …

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And the bells ring – Monroe News Star

December 26, 2011

And the bells ringMonroe News StarBy the 1870s, Booth had adopted The Salvation Army as the religion's name, and members were outfitted with uniforms, a brass band, and martial music (think "Onward Christian Soldiers"). They met in tents, theaters, dance halls and the outdoors, …and more »

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Military culture: JROTC instrumental at Kingsbury High in Memphis – Memphis Commercial Appeal

December 26, 2011

Military culture: JROTC instrumental at Kingsbury High in MemphisMemphis Commercial AppealPut the uniform the right way.' And if you're in his uniform, his tone is a little different." It's not uncommon to see boys and girls in Kingsbury's JROTC program wearing green military-style dress uniforms. That fact and Williams' presence in the …

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Workers happy to be providing uniforms for troops – Montgomery Advertiser

December 25, 2011

Workers happy to be providing uniforms for troopsMontgomery AdvertiserIt's repetitive work and potentially boring, but the women at American Apparel who have turned out an estimated 50 million military uniforms through the years aren't complaining. "I love coming to work here every day," Jones said. …and more »

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The Bracelet: A wartime gift holds the story of a man’s life – Chicago Sun-Times

December 24, 2011

The Bracelet: A wartime gift holds the story of a man's lifeChicago Sun-TimesShe was tugging on the rolled-up sleeve of Bill Sexton's Army uniform. They both wore smiles as wide and sparkling as the rapids on the nearby Okatoma River. Bill squinted, happy, well, happy as anyone could be during wartime. Dolores thought about the [...]

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Blue Star Mothers adopt soldiers – NewsOK.com

December 24, 2011

Blue Star Mothers adopt soldiersNewsOK.comBY VALLERY BROWN vbrown@opubco.com Leave a comment While many families are heading to the homes of loved ones for the holidays, some soldiers from Fort Sill are in Oklahoma City, celebrating the days before Christmas in Santa hats and Army uniforms. …

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POW-general, grand marshal’s record of service fails to materialize – The Journal News | LoHud.com

December 23, 2011

POW-general, grand marshal's record of service fails to materializeThe Journal News | LoHud.comNEW ROCHELLE — Fermijon Marrero, the grand marshal of this city's most recent Memorial Day parade, has the medals, insignia and uniforms of an Army brigadier general. He has the stories — claims of surviving captivity as a prisoner of war in Vietnam [...]

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Army to allow hijabs, turbans in Junior ROTC – Daily Caller

December 23, 2011

Army to allow hijabs, turbans in Junior ROTCDaily CallerThat law allows soldiers on active duty to apply for religious accommodation if they want to alter their uniforms in accordance with their religious beliefs. The exemptions are applied on a case-by-case basis. Soldiers who are transferred must reapply. …and more »

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Santa Claus, soldiers bring holiday cheer to veterans at Fayetteville’s VA … – Fayetteville Observer

December 22, 2011

Santa Claus, soldiers bring holiday cheer to veterans at Fayetteville's VA …Fayetteville ObserverBy Drew Brooks "You've got a lot of ribbons there," Smith told a trio of visitors in Army dress uniforms. One of those visitors, 1st Sgt. Scott Painter, quickly reached for the airborne wings pinned to his uniform and presented them to the [...]

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Toronto Raptors unveil first NBA camouflage jersey – ESPN

December 21, 2011

The Inquisitr

Toronto Raptors unveil first NBA camouflage jerseyESPNby Paul Lukas Courtesy of Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors will wear this camouflage uniform to salute the Canadian military on March 21. We've seen camouflage uniforms in Major League Baseball, in college football, in college hoops and in the NHL …Toronto Raptors To Honor Canadian Military With [...]

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