This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
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Marine Lance Corporal tries to attack Japan after watching ‘Pearl Harbor’ movie
KANEOHE BAY, HI - A Marine stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii recently went on a personal mission to attack Japan. Lance Corporal James Vanhue, of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, described
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Iraq Veterans Against the War change name to be more inclusive
SAN FRANCISCO — Anti-war veterans group Iraq Veterans Against The War announced today that they would be changing their name. In a combined protest and press conference, IVAW leaders stressed
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Panetta: Defense cuts will be ‘especially tough’ on Marine Corps
OCEANSIDE, CA - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday night that the Marine Corps would be "deeply affected" by the coming cuts in the defense budget. Speaking to a
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Environmentalists applaud Army move to replace Humvee Fleet
Washington, D.C. - Today in a joint statement at the Pentagon, the U.S. Army and Greenpeace announced a unique partnership which they say is mutually beneficial. The announcement to
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Taliban cameraman beheaded for forgetting to praise Allah in video
Helmand, Afghanistan - A camera operator working for the Taliban's Information Warfare Ministry was killed today in southern Afghanistan. A Taliban spokesman claimed that the camera operator, Mohammed Abad,
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Controversial 'Navy SEAL slide' move now taught at BUD/s
CORONADO, CA — In a memo that is sure to send shockwaves through the SEAL community, Naval Special Warfare Command released details on a new move to be taught to all
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Lieutenant's dedication to mission, protective equipment, saves lives
CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT — Second Lt. John R. Boyd didn’t expect to receive such a fulfilling mission straight out of the Officer’s Basic Course. Luckily for him, his unit
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Army 2nd Lieutenant leads platoon five kilometers without getting lost, awarded medal
VICENZA, Italy — Army Platoon Leader 2nd Lt. Michael Bailey was recently awarded an Army Commendation Medal, with enthusiastic approval from his commanders. The new lieutenant, recently graduated from West Point,
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Another scandal wreaks havoc on Marine sniper community
CAMP PENDLETON — The Marine Corps Scout/Sniper community has taken a massive amount of criticism over some recent high profile incidents in Afghanistan. In January, a video surfaced on YouTube
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Afghan Army soldier attacks US troops, fails miserably
FOB APACHE, AFGHANISTAN - NATO reported that around 1830 local time in Zabul Province, an Afghan Army soldier walked into a crowded chow hall and opened fire on U.S. troops
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Chuck Norris joins Army, immediately promoted chairman of Joint Chiefs
RYAN, OK — Famed actor and martial artist Chuck Norris announced his intention to enlist in the U.S. Army yesterday. Among a large gathering of family and friends, the 72
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Talks break down with Taliban after brit ambassador says their tea sucks
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - Taliban leadership announced today that they were pulling out of joint peace talks with the United States and Britain. Speaking by satellite telephone, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affiars
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PT leader discovers CrossFit, sailors less than thrilled
NORFOLK, VA – On a damp football field at dawn, sailors from Personnel Support Detachment – Norfolk perform a high-intensity workout program known as “CrossFit.” Three weeks ago, these sailors were
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Dozens wet after Coast Guard cutter capsizes off Florida coast
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — Coast Guard Cutter Viking capsized off the Gulf Coast of Florida Friday, leaving all 34 of its crew members soaked and irritated. At approximately 5:45 p.
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Deployed airmen sacrifice, visit Nickelback
BAGRAM AIR BASE, AFGHANISTAN — Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing recently took time from their busy operational schedule to visit the rock group Nickelback. “It’s really amazing
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The Duffel Blog nominated for Pulitzer prize
Tampa, FL - Duffel Blog was recently nominated for the highly prestigious Pulitzer Prize. The award, out of the memory of renowned journalist Joseph Pulitzer, is set to be announced sometime
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Investigation uncovers controversial 'PowerPointing' interrogation technique
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Army interrogators in Afghanistan have used “PowerPointing” 784 times on thirteen Taliban prisoners, according to the US Army’s Criminal Investigation Command. In a report titled “For
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Quantico DWI policy ruled unconstitutional, Marines have a few drinks to celebrate
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IPFU changes says new Army G-4, tells Duffel Blog to 'shove it'
ARLINGTON, VA - Recently the Army has undergone a change of leadership in the G-4 shop, with Lieutenant General Raymond G. Mason being promoted to the position. At the spearhead
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Pentagon study finds beards directly related to combat effectiveness
TAMPA, Fla. — Forget new gear, weapons, or sophisticated targeting systems. The newest tool coming to combat troops is low-tech: beards. In a report released yesterday, research think-tank Xegis
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Stolen valor claim after man poses as elite administrative soldier
RICHFIELD, OH – On a normal Friday night at the Clearview Bar & Grill, U.S. Army Reservist Specialist Wendell Dukes had ordered his usual Rolling Rock and was minding his
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CBRN Marine fills vital role digging holes, burning feces
COP SULLIVAN, AFGHANISTAN – When Corporal Victor Foster says he has a dirty job, he’s not exaggerating. As an MOS 5711 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist with the
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MRE maker introduces throwback meals, troop favorite 'hot dogs' and 'bean burrito' to return
CINCINNATI, OH — For over 30 years, Wornick Foods has been producing the Meals-Ready-To-Eat (MRE) that are familiar to troops worldwide. As the years have passed, the meals
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Marines to deploy on revolutionary new aqua-fobs
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA - After more than a decade of war, the Marine Corps is beginning a new mission oriented towards the Pacific Ocean. But in keeping with its traditions as
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DoD seeks corporate sponsorship, Copenhagen, Budweiser already on board
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Department of Defense budget gets slimmer each day, military and civilian personnel are getting creative with how to cover shortfalls. The Pentagon has already started
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