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  1. Airman 1st Class James Mason, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, rides his motorcycle around Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., on Aug. 3. While riding a motorcycle, it is important to wear clothing easily seen by other drivers.

    Know the motorcycle rules DoD-wide and at the base level

    When it comes to the rules of the road for military motorcycle riders, every base can be a little different.

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  1. Steven Spielberg to direct 'American Sniper'

    Steven Spielberg has his sights set on his next project, a movie about former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, who is considered to be the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history.

    • May. 2, 2013

  2. Kevlar for the Mind: Transition to peacetime by developing new skills

    Q. Since I joined the Marines Corps 10 years ago, I have deployed five times to Afghanistan and three times to Iraq. We're no longer in Iraq, and it doesn't look like I'll be going back to Afghanistan. I love deployment.

    • May. 2, 2013
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    Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Ken Perrotte

    Civil War road trip: 3 days wandering history, wine & wagon stops

    The storied corridor from Gettysburg, Pa., to Monticello, Va., known as 'The Journey through Hallowed Ground,' is perfectly suited for a three-day weekend blending Civil War history and lighter entertainments.

    • May. 1, 2013

  4. Shake up command PT

    At military posts throughout the world, on land or at sea, all hours of the day: 'Everybody fall in. Let's get ready to do some PT.'

    • Apr. 30, 2013

  5. Armed Forces Bowl to be played Dec. 30

    FORT WORTH, Texas — The Armed Forces Bowl will be played Dec. 30 and feature Navy if the Midshipmen are bowl-eligible.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Tell your story: Self-publishing is easier than ever

    Your friends back home say things are “epic” and “awesome,” but you know the real dimensions of those words.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
  7. Olga Kurylenko, left, and Tom Cruise star in the film "Oblivion." Universal Pictures via AP

    Cruise is humanity's last hope in post-apocalyptic blast ‘Oblivion'

    Snarky types may be compelled to joke about the title of Tom Cruise's new flick as a potential metaphor for a career that's going a bit wobbly in late middle age.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Getty Images

    Making a case for credit unions

    At a time when interest rates remain at historic lows and people try to squeeze an extra fraction of a percentage point out of what they earn on checking and savings accounts, more consumers are exploring credit unions as an option.

    • Apr. 16, 2013
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    Good leaders promote wise financial advice

    A hallmark of good leaders is the example they set for those they lead. When it comes to personal finances, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is setting a good example for troops — and spreading the word.

    • Apr. 15, 2013
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    Military child honorees ‘the best our country has to offer'

    The five 2013 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year award winners are “an incredible group of young men and women,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    • Apr. 12, 2013
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    Child of Year recipients don't let military lifestyle limit their achievements

    Collectively, they've moved 41 times, had parents who deployed for a combined 128 months, and have volunteered for a total of 628 hours. This year's five winners of Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year awards also are excellent students as well as athletes — four high school track team members and a high school golfer.

    • Apr. 11, 2013
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    Kindle Paperwhite David McNew/Getty Images

    Kindle contest: Why do you love military life?

    “What do you love most about military life that you wouldn't get to experience on the outside?”

    • Apr. 11, 2013
  13. Staff Sgt. Ashley Davin, 102nd Security Forces Squadron, crawls through the mud during the Spartan Race Aug. 12 in Amesbury, Mass. SA Jeremy Bowcock / Air Force

    Extreme races: Get fit to get dirty

    More and more weekend warriors are signing up for the increasingly popular “extreme races” such as Original Mud Run, Warrior Dash and the various levels of Spartan races. Some of the most popular:

    • Apr. 6, 2013
  14. Actress Jane Levy is seen in a scene from "Evil Dead." Sony-TriStar Pictures via AP

    ‘Evil Dead’ reanimated: Power tools trump cast in remake

    Other than the fact that modern technology allows horror filmmakers to create far more realistic special effects than were possible 30 years ago, there’s no real reason we need a remake of “Evil Dead.”

    • Apr. 5, 2013
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    Dating history could block security clearance

    If you hold a security clearance, you should already know that the three biggest killers to keeping that access — and your job — are problems with booze, money or drugs. But these days, security clearance snafus can involve so much more.

    • Mar. 27, 2013

  16. Underdog Navy women ousted from NCAA tourney

    NEW YORK — After a two-week layoff, it took Kentucky awhile to get going. Once the second-seeded Wildcats did, Navy was done.

    • Mar. 25, 2013
  17. Former corpsman Joel Booth, who lost a leg in Afghanistan, plays his role as a downed helicopter pilot in a military training exercise at San Diego-based Strategic Operation. Lenny Ignelzi / The Associated Press

    Amputee ex-corpsman helps train troops for war

    SAN DIEGO — The sailor had been back from war for just over a year when friends invited him to watch an unusually emotional training exercise for troops preparing to deploy.

    • Mar. 25, 2013
  18. Guide Carl Rettenberger watches Mark 2 as retired Marine Chan Crangle casts for trout during a Project Healing Waters outing at Harman's Cabins in Cabins, W.Va. Mike Morones / Military Times

    Therapy with road & reel

    Wind-driven snow flurries swirled through the rocky canyon walls and eventually melded with clear, cold river waters, making a scenic, if not productive, scenario for the small army of anglers wading in the current.

    • Mar. 23, 2013
  19. Gerard Butler stars in the movie "Olympus Has Fallen." Phil Caruso / FilmDistrict via AP

    Action film ‘Olympus’ panders to patriotism

    As any fan of “Independence Day” knows, there’s a perverse fascination to be found in seeing some of our most cherished national monuments pummeled and abused on the big screen.

    • Mar. 22, 2013
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    Troops offer strong voice on personal firearms

    It’s no great surprise that folks in the military have strong opinions about weapons.

    • Mar. 20, 2013
  21. Halle Berry stars in "The Call." Greg Gayne / Sony-TriStar Pictures via AP

    ‘Call’ stumbles on preposterous second half

    Halle Berry’s new thriller “The Call” is built on a simple yet irresistible narrative premise:

    • Mar. 15, 2013

  22. ‘Life-changing’ bike ride inspires injured vet

    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shortly after returning from a year of military service in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division, Efrain Fuentes became virtually housebound. Suffering from a severe back injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, the 50-year-old was terrified to tread outdoors. A trip to the grocery store caused panic.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
  23. Pullups are a key exercise for strength training. Colin Kelly / Staff

    Girl power: Essential strength drills for women

    Women need to do strength work as part of their everyday routines, for several good reasons:

    • Mar. 14, 2013
  24. These beverages are recommended as good alternatives to sports drinks.

    Try these alternatives to sugary sports drinks

    A lot of news has been going around about the perceived dangers of some supplement drinks with performance-enhancing claims, and you've begun to realize your sports drink may not amount to much more than calories in a bottle. So what can you quaff for a boost? We rounded up seven with science to back them up.

    • Mar. 1, 2013
  25. Ed Harris stars in the film "Phantom." RCR Media Group via AP

    Cold War sub movie ‘Phantom' barely afloat

    Submarine movies stick in the mind for a couple of reasons.

    • Mar. 1, 2013

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