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For years, Frontwave has benefited from an exclusive agreement that funnels young Marine recruits into the credit union. A previous KPBS investigation showed Frontwave relies on overdraft fees from Marines and others as a key source of revenue.
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The Navy has raised its age limit from 39 to 41 — the oldest of any of the services. But the Navy’s national chief recruiter said data shows older recruits can do well. -
The U.S. Transportation Command has the primary responsibility to load planes, ships, and other vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine. -
Commanders are still allowed to consider how and whether to deploy unvaccinated troops. -
While still a small percentage of the total veteran population, the number of veterans committing extremist violence has risen sharply, according to a Congressional report. -
A federal court has ruled that the Marine Corps can't deny Sikhs because of their unshorn beards and hair. -
The National Guard fell about 9,000 troops short of its goal in 2022. Some states are improving their outreach and incentive plans to try to counter that trend. -
To win GOP support for the 4,408-page bill, Democrats agreed to Republican demands to scrap the requirement for service members to get a COVID-19 vaccination. -
Though military suicide has been a problem for decades, critics say the Pentagon hasn’t come to terms with the fact that anyone can potentially be at risk. -
For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling and health care gapsWhen service members move from base to base, they sometimes find it takes too long for their child's new school to begin providing special education services. -
The fire broke out Tuesday morning, and was extinguished by the crew.
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