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Meet the winners of the Army’s ‘diabolical’ Best Sapper Competition
Captains Joseph Palazini and Matthew Cushing took first place in the Army's 16th annual Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
By James Clark
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Man who joined the Army under fake name 37 years ago avoids prison
He joined the Army with a stolen name, under advice from a recruiter, to escape violence in his hometown, a public defender argued.
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At least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.
By Joe Gould
Army’s Best Sapper Competition to feature all-female team among other ‘firsts’
Capt. Hilary Thomas and 1st Lt. Alyvia Orsini, both with the 21st Brigade, 3rd Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, will comprise the first all-female team of combat engineers to participate in the three-day competition.
By Dylan Gresik
National Guard providing relief from massive floods in Midwest
More than 340 guardsmen are working throughout the Midwest to aid those impacted by unexpectedly high floodwaters.
By Joshua Axelrod
All in the Navy family — mother and son enlist together
She intended to drive her son to visit a recruiter — she left having signed a contract.
By Jon Simkins