Making fashion out of old fatigues – WCSH-TV

January 16, 2012

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Making fashion out of old fatiguesWCSH-TVFounders of an Internet start-up called Walkedinfabrics.com, Jodi Ferro and her boyfriend, Chris Sheehan, create and sell clothing and accessories made out of old military uniforms. They plan to donate a percentage of the proceeds to a fund such as the …and more »

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Hugs and joy greet soldiers upon their return from Afghanistan – Las Vegas Sun

January 15, 2012

Las Vegas Sun

Hugs and joy greet soldiers upon their return from AfghanistanLas Vegas SunBy Jackie Valley (contact) The King family, decked out in matching patriotic T-shirts, waited eagerly outside a Mandalay Bay ballroom Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of their military hero. Soon, a sea of uniformed soldiers entered the hallway. …and more »

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Defense spending is shovel-ready investment – Fresno Bee

January 15, 2012

Defense spending is shovel-ready investmentFresno BeeAfter World War II, Harry Truman wanted to do away with the Marines — and then was glad he had not when they largely saved the reputation of the US military during the unforeseen disaster in Korea in December 1950. After the Gulf War of 1990-91, …

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Mount Vernon Mills employees make military uniforms. (File, Doug Walker / Rome … – Rome News Tribune

January 15, 2012

Mount Vernon Mills employees make military uniforms. (File, Doug Walker / Rome …Rome News TribuneMount Vernon Mills and American Apparel are both manufacturers of uniforms for the military, while Meggitt makes fuel cell bladders that are used by a variety of military aircraft. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, said that with respect to the defense …and [...]

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US army holds hearing at Afghan base for soldier in connection to suicide – Washington Post

January 15, 2012

US army holds hearing at Afghan base for soldier in connection to suicideWashington PostKABUL, Afghanistan — An American soldier charged with abuse that led to the suicide of a 19-year-old fellow soldier in Afghanistan is facing a preliminary hearing Sunday on a base in the country, the US military said. Spc. Ryan J. Offutt is [...]

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Soldier Gets 13 Months for Teen’s Sexual Assault – Military.com

January 14, 2012

Soldier Gets 13 Months for Teen's Sexual AssaultMilitary.com12–A 27-year-old man who served as a US Army soldier was sentenced today to 13 months in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a downtown Portland hotel room. Stephan James Bardos apologized as the girl's mother, who was present in the …and more »

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Héloïse Goodley swapped her designer heels for Army boots and training at … – Daily Mail

January 14, 2012

Daily Mail

Héloïse Goodley swapped her designer heels for Army boots and training at …Daily MailAn opportunity for me to experience Army food, scratchy blankets and unnecessary shouting, be measured for the uniform and collect a new pair of military black leather boots to wear in. When I came back a month later to start the [...]

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Military court takes Edmond soldier’s appeal – Tulsa World

January 14, 2012

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Military court takes Edmond soldier's appealTulsa WorldBy CHRIS CASTEEL NewsOK.com WASHINGTON – The US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces agreed Friday to hear the appeal of 1st Lt. Michael Behenna, giving the Edmond soldier another chance to have his conviction for unpremeditated murder in a combat …Military court to hear appeal for new [...]

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Soldiers are in line to get new uniforms – Bermuda Sun

January 14, 2012

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Soldiers are in line to get new uniformsBermuda SunGonsalves added: “The Governor wrote to the to the British Army's Chief of the General Staff in order to make uniforms accessible to the Bermuda Regiment. “Permission was granted and the supply of uniforms will commence once the UK's operational units …Regiment adopts new UK uniformRoyal Gazette
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Gulf War Syndrome as a part of the autoimmune (autoinflammatory) syndrome … – ProHealth

January 14, 2012

Gulf War Syndrome as a part of the autoimmune (autoinflammatory) syndrome …ProHealthGulf War syndrome (GWS) is a multi-symptom condition comprising a variety of signs and symptoms described in the literature, which have not been fully resolved. The various symptoms of the condition include muscle fatigue and tiredness, malaise, …

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Military court to hear appeal for new trial by Okla. soldier accused of … – Washington Post

January 13, 2012

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Military court to hear appeal for new trial by Okla. soldier accused of …Washington PostOKLAHOMA CITY — A military court has agreed to review an appeal for a new trial by an Oklahoma soldier convicted of murdering an unarmed Iraqi prison detainee after interrogating him at gunpoint. The US Court of Appeals for the Armed [...]

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Walnut will revisit military imposter ordinance – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

January 13, 2012

Walnut will revisit military imposter ordinanceSan Gabriel Valley TribuneBy Steve Scauzillo, Staff Writer Yupeng Deng, also known as David Deng, center, is accused of forming a fake Army unit in Temple City. The city of Walnut has discussed a ban on fake military uniforms or medals on city property. …and more »

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Army officer recommends court-martial trial for soldier charged in WikiLeaks case – Washington Post

January 13, 2012

USA TODAY

Army officer recommends court-martial trial for soldier charged in WikiLeaks caseWashington PostProsecutors say WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange collaborated with Manning. Defense lawyers say Manning was clearly a troubled young soldier. They say the Army never should have sent him to Iraq or given him access to classified material. …Army officer recommends trial in WikiLeaks [...]

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S. Sudan traders claim thieves wore army uniforms – Sudan Tribune

January 12, 2012

S. Sudan traders claim thieves wore army uniformsSudan TribuneBy Bonifacio Taban Kuich January 12, 2012 (MAYIANDIT) – Two traders from Sudan's western region of Darfur, who were attacked last week in South Sudan's Unity State, have claimed that the assailants were dressed in military uniforms. …

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US Wikileaks Soldier To Face Court Martial – Voice of America (blog)

January 12, 2012

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US Wikileaks Soldier To Face Court MartialVoice of America (blog)His attorneys also said the military's oversight of the computers was lax, citing testimony by their witnesses that soldiers played video games on those computers. Manning, who has not entered a plea, faces 22 charges including aiding the enemy. …Army officer recommends court-martial trial for [...]

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Defense spending is a shovel-ready investment – Chicago Tribune

January 12, 2012

Defense spending is a shovel-ready investmentChicago TribuneAfter World War II, Harry Truman wanted to do away with the Marines — and then was glad he had not when they largely saved the reputation of the US military during the unforeseen disaster in Korea in December 1950. After the Gulf War of 1990-91, …and more »

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Taliban: Peace talks not harmed by urinating-Marines video – msnbc.com

January 12, 2012

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Taliban: Peace talks not harmed by urinating-Marines videomsnbc.com… desecration of corpses in a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and obtained by Reuters. "Any guilty parties must be punished to the full extent allowed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and by relevant American laws," the letter said.US probes men urinating on Taliban corpses [...]

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A soldier’s father speaks – Times Tribune of Corbin

January 12, 2012

Lexington Herald Leader

A soldier's father speaksTimes Tribune of CorbinThe Patriot Guard Riders will meet them to escort this fallen soldier for his service and his final resting place. And the playing of “Taps” will be heard over the land Dustin loved so much. Darrell Napier said of his son, “He was born in an Army [...]

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