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Blue Star Families has launched a professional network to make it easier for constantly-moving military spouses to find work in their new hometowns. -
In what could be the first spillover from France’s intervention in Mali, Islamist militants attacked and occupied a natural gas complex partly operated by energy company BP in southern Algeria on Wednesday. Two foreigners were killed and possibly dozens of others, including Americans, were taken hostage. -
Military working dogs will play a key role at President Obama's inauguration next week. -
Rep. Joe Heck introduced this week the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, a measure that would make it illegal to "knowingly benefit" from lying about receiving military medals. He calls the bill "identical" to one that cleared the House of Representatives last year, but did not become law because the House and Senate couldn't agree on a final version of the legislation. -
A Sailor from the San Diego-based USS Carl Vinson describes what it's like to be a Religious Program Specialist in the Navy. The occupational rating marks its 34th year in existence today. -
A close friend of fallen Camp Pendleton Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Verbeek decided to honor his former Marine Corps comrade by re-enlisting at his grave. -
In a letter sent to California Senator Barbara Boxer, Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel promised to extend military benefits to gay and lesbian military families. -
The U.S. is already providing intelligence-gathering assistance to the French in their assault on Islamist extremists in Mali, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said, and officials would not rule out having American aircraft land in the West African nation as part of future efforts to lend airlift and logistical support. -
A program called "Welcome Home" is helping the VA do more than place a roof over someone's head. -
Camp Pendleton officials have rejected a request by Rock Beyond Belief to hold a music festival celebrating atheism on the military base.
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