Sixteen years after Bill Clinton tried to end restrictions on gays in the military, the U.S. armed forces under Barack Obama may be forced to give homosexuals the same welcome as non-gays.

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A female dolphin found dead on a Sea Bright, N.J., beach Christmas Day was pregnant.

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Paraplegic allowed to stay in the English armed forces.

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Daily Tribune editorial on the blunder of Edsa 2: Everybody knows that the elite Edsa ll was a major mistake, but not everybody who joined the elite mob rule who knows it was a big mistake is willing to publicly apologize for it.

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HENDERSON, Texas (AP) — Sgt.

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Withdrawal Pains

This was a very busy week for the Obama transition team, as it hit the headlines with a series of executive appointments.

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Four British soldiers have been killed in two separate attacks in southern Afghanistan, Britain's Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

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As of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at least 4,209 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

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The Soldier : A Christmas Poem (Not written by Author)

I received this in an email earlier in the day and just wanted to pass it on for all to enjoy. It really did bring a tear to my eye. I DID NOT WRITE THIS, I'M JUST PASSING IT ON!

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Obama's Challenges, Part 2

Last week's focus on South and Southwest Asia, the nexus of the war on terror, described the most immediate challenges to the new administration, but those are not necessarily the most intractable.

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He may be out of sight, but he's not out of mind: Though ailing Fidel Castro hasn't appeared in public since July 2006, his new book, "La Paz en Colombia," explores Cuba's role in trying to end Colombia's civil war, his memories of that country, and his thoughts about the drug tr …

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He may be out of sight, but he's not out of mind: Though ailing Fidel Castro hasn't appeared in public since July 2006, his new book, "La Paz en Colombia," explores Cuba's role in trying to end Colombia's civil war, his memories of that country, and his thoughts about the drug tr …

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Colonel Paul Eaton is a committed Christian and active serviceman in the Army. Last week, he helped launch United Christian Broadcasters' new Forces Prayerline for servicemen and women and their families.

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Motorcycle accidents have killed more Marines in the past 12 months than enemy fire in Iraq, a rate that's so alarming, it has prompted top brass to call a meeting to address the issue, officials say. Despite crashes, Gunnery Sgt. Art Tucker rides a sport motorcycle. "I enjoy it.

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The most surprising and significant aspect of recent events is the revelation that Gen. Danilo Lim of Scout Rangers fame has been part of the [Philippine] military resistance.

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War Over?

As is often the case, some of the candidates' positions are beginning to look similar, as the campaigns realize that the uncommitted voters represent the margin of victory.

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In San Francisco, a city long associated with the peace movement, some teens are taking an unlikely stance - campaigning to keep the armed forces' Junior ROTC program in public schools.

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She Was.

This story is a tribute to a girl, a lady, and an American woman who all merged together in a delightful little package as one person. The name in this story have been changed to protect her survivors.

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A US-led operation in western Afghanistan has killed 76 civilians, including 50 children and 19 women, according to claims from the Afghan interior ministry.

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A soldier returning from Iraq in full combat uniform was thrown off a train after a ticket inspector demanded proof he was eligible for an Armed Forces discount.

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Administration officials have told The Associated Press that President Bush approved the execution of an Army private, the first such action by a president in 51 years.

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Police arrested a Spanish woman suspected of being a liaison between the leadership of Colombia's FARC rebel group and its members based in Europe, authorities said.

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Support american troops

UNITED STATES - Today, this very second, there are men and women who are bravely risking their lives to protect their freedom and the freedom of each and every United States citizen, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and in every region they are assigned to be stationed around the globe.

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We do not live in a time when politicians can be expected to give a damn about honor. We live in an age when taking responsibility for ones actions is seldom a reality and usually the exception to the rule. We live in an age of "group think" and "truth by consensus."

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Comedians for Howard Sterns radio program, while doing shows for the USO/Armed Forces in Afghanistan, came under mortar fire as they were leaving Kandahar and heading to do another show. .

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