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Tech Sgt. Murat Elahi is a weapons expert stationed at Incirlik Air Base, but it’s his knowledge of Turkey and its language that make him stand out among his fellow airmen. Check out this video to hear his story: Video …
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Summer vacation is a great time to take your family overseas and explore other countries and new cultures.  These trips should be relaxing and enjoyable, not filled with worry about a sudden illness or accident. TRICARE beneficiaries on summer vacation …
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Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Those words have had an impact on people everywhere continuing to better themselves through education. For soldiers …
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Story by Sgt. Christine Samples Four years ago he was walking around Hemet, Calif. sporting tattoos and gauges in his ears and wondering what to do with his life. Today, he’s in Helmand province, Afghanistan providing security for Leatherneck through foot …
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Afghan National Army soldiers and Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment cleared Trek Nawa, Afghanistan of insurgents, improvised explosive devices and weapons caches during Afghan led Operation High Noon 15. Produced by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea Video by Cpl. …
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