Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that highlights the accomplishments of athletes who served in the U.S. military. Like many veterans, Edward C. Meyer was inspired to serve by a family member, an uncle who was in the Navy. In 1948, Meyer entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York. He …
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Finding the right support to ease the stress of navigating daily COVID-19-related challenges can be a challenge itself. To support the military community, the Defense Department recently launched My MilLife Guide. This new program sends text messages designed to help the military community boost overall wellness while navigating stresses related to COVID-19. The program is …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. The legislation puts Biden on …
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – A wave of Taliban attacks and violence has killed dozens across Afghanistan, even as talks are underway between the government and the insurgents in Qatar, officials said Tuesday. A statement from the defense ministry said four army soldiers were killed late Monday night in Taliban attacks on checkpoints in Kunduz province. …
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran’s military kicked off a ground forces drill on Tuesday along the coast of the Gulf of Oman, state TV reported, the latest in a series of snap exercises that the country is holding amid escalating tensions over its nuclear program and Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran. According to the report, …
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