Tag: deployment
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All-Star soccer game has growth
The U.S. military announced plans to develop body armor in the style of “Xena: Warrior Princess” to be more comfortable and effective for female troops. The U.S. Army said it plans to engineer body armor designed to fit women’s bodies more naturally, The Christian Science Monitor reported. Adjustments would include more curves in the chest…
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Nuggets are no longer Mr. Niceguys
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, July 11, 2012 – It’s like a scene out of “Mad Max” Â- 2-by-4s and pipes nailed together fill a tent as dirt-covered Marines lug around steel plates and cables. A dip bar, bench press and other gym pieces are the handiwork of Marine Corps Cpl. Frank McDermott, embark chief, Regimental Combat…
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Two storied soccer clubs to play in Denver
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2012 – A range of successes shows the surge strategy in Afghanistan has been effective, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today. “Let’s take stock of where we’ve been,” Little said in response to a reporter’s question on whether the surge had succeeded. “Over the past few years, we’ve taken the…
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Trials over, Games next for Phelps
The U.S. military is rolling out a new rest and recuperation program for troops fighting in Afghanistan. But don’t pack your bags for a nice long break on a sunny beach or a visit home — you won’t be leaving Afghanistan under the “rest-in-place” program. R&R sites are being established within brigade or regional areas…