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Army photo by Tim Hipps/U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Marks swims during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Cheer On These Military Paralympians As They Go for Gold

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Katie Lange

Several service members and veterans who have amazing stories of resilience are competing in the 2016 Paralympics. Meet a few of them here.
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Air Force 1st Lt. Cale Simmons is a contracting officer, an Air Force World Class Athlete Program member and a 2016 Summer Olympian. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne

10 Military Athletes Who Are Also Olympians: Part 2

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Katie Lange

Several military athletes are competing in the Rio Olympics this year. Get to know some of them here!
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Army Spc. Paul Chelimo leads a pack of runners. Army photo by Tim Hipps

10 Military Athletes Who Are Also Olympians: Part 1

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Katie Lange

A handful of service members have also found time to be world-class athletes. See who is headed to Rio for the Olympics this year.
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Not ‘In For Life’? Let’s Talk Retirement Anyway

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katie Lange

The military retirement system has remained fairly consistent for decades, but that’s about to change. Find out how it affects you here.
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Bryce Fisher. Photos by Army Sgt. Jim Greenhill/ Air Force Staff Sgt. Martina Culich

10 NFL Players Who Have Served in the Military

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Katie Lange

Many service members have played in the NFL over the years. How many of them do you know? Here are just a few.
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