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  Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating

  Military Times - Jonathan Lehrfeld

  Thunderous reverberations from armed forces helicopters are reportedly driving Australian crocodiles to pursue romantic escapades. According to …

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  Military Times

  

  1 day ago

  This Marine is taking challenge coins to new heights, crayons included

  Military Times - Sarah Sicard

  For over 100 years, the challenge coin has been a symbol of esprit de corps among troops around the globe, tracing its roots back to World War I. In …

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  Military Times

  

  4 days ago

  Petition to retire Pat Tillman’s #40 jersey league-wide gains momentum

  Military Times - Sarah Sicard

  Army Ranger Pat Tillman is forever remembered for his decision to leave behind a multimillion dollar professional football contract to serve in the …

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  Military Times

  

  5 days ago

  Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules

  Military Times - Irene Loewenson

  Leaders of Marine units can let their service members wear nonstandard uniform items amid a long-term shortage of the regular camouflage uniform. The …

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  5 days ago

  ‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity

  Military Times - Sarah Sicard

  Approximately a quarter of American law enforcement professionals have served in the military, according to the Department of Justice. It is precisely …

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  7 awful places where it would be better to live than military housing

  Military Times - Sarah Sicard

  It’s a long-held tradition that with military service comes horrible housing. Whether it’s black mold in the barracks, lead paint in family homes, or …