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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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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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    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Warrior Transition Battalion soldiers compete in a Warrior Games archery qualifying event, Feb. 27, at the Outdoor Recreation Indoor Archery Range at Fort Belvoir, Va.

    WTC announces Army team for 2013 Warrior Games

    The Army’s Warrior Transition Command has announced this year’s Warrior Games team members. The wounded, injured and ill soldiers and veterans will compete against Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Special Operations Command and United Kingdom teams May 11-16 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.

    • Apr. 4, 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. ‘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
  12. 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
  13. An Army vs. Marines MMA fight is slated in Loveland, Colo., to benefit wounded troops.

    MMA soldiers, Marines face off in benefit fight

    It’s the ultimate showdown: Army Strong vs. Semper Fi.

    • Mar. 13, 2013
  14. The Pentagon is planning a militarywide effort to influence the lifestyles of troops and families, aiming to change bad habits such as smoking, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. The initiative was to be rolled out this spring, but several factors, including pending budget cuts, have delayed an announcement. Senior Airman Ethan Morgan / Air Force

    DoD preps war on unhealthy lifestyles

    The Pentagon is planning a militarywide effort to influence the lifestyles of troops and families, aiming to change bad habits such as smoking, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating, according to a source with knowledge of the new program.

    • Mar. 9, 2013
  15. 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
  16. 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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