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Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:32:25 +0000

A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

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Hundreds of Texas Students Defend Military Funeral Against the Westboro Baptist Church

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:13:15 +0000

When the Westboro Baptist Church announced their intention to target the funeral of Texas A&M alum Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, his fellow Aggies didn’t take it sitting down.

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Military Member Sues After Pacifist Landlord Tells Him to Rent Elsewhere

Shauna Wright — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:44:41 +0000

A Boston landlord and self-proclaimed pacifist has found herself in hot water of the legal sort after she told a military member his service presented a “conflict of interest” and suggested he find an apartment someplace else.

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Is This Photo of Military Moms Breastfeeding a Disgrace to the Uniform?

Don Deane — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:58:59 +0000

A recent photo of two breastfeeding military moms has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with critics arguing that the image is unbecoming of someone in uniform.

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Study Reveals Military Members More Likely to Cause Car Accidents After Deployments

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:04:26 +0000

Members of the Army and Marine Corps are often taught aggressive driving techniques while they’re deployed in areas like Iraq and Afghanistan. And according to insurance company USAA, they’re bringing those driving habits home — and causing more accidents as a result.

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