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The future Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sits pier-side at the Port of Baltimore in preparation for its commissioning Oct. 15, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse A. Hyatt

8 Interesting Facts About the New Tech-Savvy USS Zumwalt

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Katie Lange

The newly commissioned USS Zumwalt has a lot of features that are different than most Navy ships. Find out some of them here.
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Members of the Florida National Guard’s CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package conduct search and rescue missions in St. Augustine, Oct. 7, 2016. Florida National Guard photo

DoD’s Hurricane Matthew Rescue, Recovery Efforts In Tweets

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katie Lange

Hurricane Matthew has done a lot of damage in the U.S. and the Caribbean. See some of the best tweets on how our troops helped in this time of need.
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George Banker poses for a photo while coordinating the Army Ten Miler.

Vet Is Key to Army 10 Miler, Marine Corps Marathon Success

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katie Lange

A lot of people run marathons, but have you also reported, photographed, coordinated and mentored while doing so? Probably not. George Banker has.
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Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Sam Kendricks, of Oxford, Miss., wins the bronze medal in the men's pole vault at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 15, 2016. Army photo by Tim Hipps

In Olympic Competition, Pole-Vaulter Kendricks is Soldier First

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katie Lange

2nd Lt. Sam Kendricks proved at the Olympics that he’s a soldier first by stopping mid-run to pause for the national anthem.
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Sesame Street characters dance for children attending the Fort Meade, Maryland, showing of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour. DoD photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Cedric Haller.

Sesame Street/USO Tour Brings Kids Joy, Parents Advice

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katie Lange

Military kids love Elmo and Cookie Monster, and they face a lot of unique challenges. So why not combine those together to teach them how to deal?
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