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Daily Report: National Guard's Birthday, Combat to Home Front, Colleges Exploit Veterans?, Female Marines, Navy's Sci-Fi Weapon

National Guard to mark 374 years of serving nation - Happy Birthday to our National Guard, serving the nation for 374 years, "Always Ready, Always There." Transition tough from combat to home front - For anyone struggling to live with someone who's served in Iraq or Afghanistan, contact Courage to Call 877-698-7838 or the San Diego Vet Center 858-642-1500, and for combat vets who need help there's ACVOW (American Combat Veterans of War) at 858-552-7501. For-profit colleges get soaring amount of U.S. aid for military students - The Education Department is considering regulations to force for-profit colleges to show that their graduates obtain "gainful employment." Female Marines prepare for deployment, mission - Half are Afghans, half are female Marines, who have shed their Kevlar helmets but remain armed with flak jackets and rifles. Navy sets world record with incredible, sci-fi weapon - A theoretical dream for decades, the railgun uses an electromagnetic current to accelerate a non-explosive bullet at several times the speed of sound.

A big decision awaits some voters this July as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.