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Craft Breweries Debut New Beer On Memorial Day To Raise Money For Military Families

May 24, 2013
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Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido is one of nine craft breweries nationwide that helped create Homefront IPA, a new beer debuting Memorial Day. Proceeds from the sale of the beer will be donated to Operation Homefront.

Military Commissaries To Close Mondays Due To Sequestration

May 24, 2013
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The effects of sequestration are about to hit home for many military families. The Pentagon announced today most military commissaries will soon be closed on Mondays.

Two Southern California Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan (+Video)

May 20, 2013
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Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker, 29, of Hesperia, and Spc. William J. Gilbert, 24, of Hacienda Heights were killed May 14 during an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan.

Peleliu ARG Back Home In San Diego (Video)

May 14, 2013
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The USS Peleliu, USS Green Bay, and USS Rushmore - all part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group - returned to homeport Naval Base San Diego this morning, completing an eight-month deployment to the Middle East.

15th MEU Returning To Camp Pendleton Monday (Video)

May 13, 2013
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It's been eight long months, but today the families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit will get to see their loved ones again, as the Marines return home to Camp Pendleton. The 15th MEU has been deployed with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group since September.

Prince Harry Surprises Military Moms At White House Tea (Video)

May 10, 2013
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The 170 military mothers who were guests at the White House Mother's Day tea were treated to a surprise visitor - Prince Harry of Great Britain.

Green Beret Dies Of Injuries Sustained In Afghan IED Blast

May 6, 2013
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Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Simpson, 30, died May 1 in Landstuhl, Germany of wounds he suffered in an April 27 improvised explosive device attack in Afghanistan.

Two Californians Among 3 Killed In Kyrgyzstan Plane Crash

May 6, 2013
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Air Force Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney, 27, of Palmdale and Tech Sgt. Herman Mackey III, 30, of Bakersfield were killed along with Capt. Mark T. Voss, 27, of Colorado when their plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on May 3.

Disabled Dog Welcomes Home Airman From Deployment (Video)

April 24, 2013
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Emma the pit bull mix is unable to use her back legs due to a disorder called hemivertebrae. But that didn't stop her from welcoming her Airman dad home from deployment with as much enthusiasm as an able-bodied pooch.

'Tough Ruck' Soldiers Credited For Saving Lives After Boston Bombings

April 17, 2013
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A team of 15 National Guard soldiers wearing 40-pound packs on their backs marched in the Boston Marathon to honor service members who lost their lives to suicide or combat. When two bombs went off after they finished their race, "Tough Ruck" team members used their military training to aid the injured.

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