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Gulleson pledges support for veterans
FARGO Democrat Pam Gulleson pledged Friday to maintain funding and other support for veterans services if shes elected as North Dakotas congresswoman this fall. In a press conference with Fargo-ar...
Posted on 5/25/12 at 4:55 PM
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Obama signs Minnesota-pushed bill to restore military benefits
The Pentagon will restore military personnel leave time that was stripped from nearly 50,000 soldiers in October. President Barack Obama Friday signed into law a bill co-sponsored by all of Minnesota...
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What is Armed Forces Day?
May 19 is Armed Forces Day. What is it and how did it originate? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members f...
Posted on 5/14/12 at 11:46 AM
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Where is the sense in it all?
Can you hear me screaming? Can you feel veterans' pain? Can you see the cost of their patriotism? Can you taste the families' tears? Can you smell the fresh dirt that covers their graves? A veter...
Posted on 4/26/12 at 8:22 PM
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Military experience gives veteran push to overcome struggles
Hes jumped out of more than 530 airplanes and hauled a 150-pound rucksack on his back for 20 years. Now, its tough for Steve Bauman, 45, to get out of bed in the morning. But, he does much more than t...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 5:44 AM
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Dozens of children killed in new Syria attack

BEIRUT — Gruesome video Saturday showed rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in bloody shorts and T-shirts with gaping head wounds, haunting images of what activists called one of the deadliest regime attacks yet in Syria's 14-month-old uprising.

By Associated Press , May 26, 2012

Military leave restored to 50,000 soldiers, including Minn. Guard members

ST. PAUL - The Pentagon will restore military personnel leave time that was stripped from nearly 50,000 soldiers in October.

By Don Davis , May 25, 2012

North Dakota official: Red River Valley perfect for drone integration

GRAND FORKS – A decision may not come until December on whether North Dakota will become one of six federal test sites for the nation’s unmanned aircraft systems.

By Kevin Bonham, Forum Communications Co. , May 23, 2012

Congressman: CIA, Pentagon too close to filmmakers working on bin Laden movie

WASHINGTON — A House committee chairman charged Wednesday that the CIA and Defense Department jeopardized national security by cooperating too closely with filmmakers producing a movie on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

By Associated Press , May 23, 2012

Congressman defends stripping sports sponsorship by military

Congressman defends stripping sports sponsorship by military SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Republican congressman from Savannah is defending his backing of a measure that would strip $80 million annually from the military budget used for sports sponsorships.

By Associated Press , May 23, 2012

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Legion’s soldier memorial completed

Legion’s soldier memorial completed Dedication slated for Memorial Day at Moorhead site
MOORHEAD – It’s taken just a little more than a year, but Monday – on Memorial Day – Moorhead’s Post 21 Memorial will be finished and open to the public.

By Wendy Reuer , May 22, 2012

US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments

In sharp contrast to the peak years of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Army last year took in no recruits with misconduct convictions or drug or alcohol issues, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press. And soldiers already serving on active duty now must meet tougher standards to stay on for further tours in uniform.

By Associated Press , May 22, 2012

Readjusting to normal a struggle for some Minnesota vets

MINNEAPOLIS – Ron Chapman sees his military career in numbers. Chapman, 42, returned in April to his home in White Bear Township from a sweltering, sandy camp in Kuwait, the last stop in three deployments over five years. He’s been home only two months in the past two years. In the lives of his three children, he said, that time has added up.

By Alexandra Tempus, Associated Press , May 20, 2012

For Minnesota's returning vets, normal's an adjustment

For Minnesota's returning vets, normal's an adjustment MINNEAPOLIS — Ron Chapman sees his military career in numbers.

By Associated Press , May 20, 2012

Grand Forks Air Force Base reports lower economic impact after tankers leave

Grand Forks Air Force Base reports lower economic impact after tankers leave GRAND FORKS - The economic impact of Grand Forks Air Force Base continued to slip in fiscal year 2011, when the number of active duty military members at the base dropped to its lowest levels in decades.

By Ryan Johnson, Grand Forks Herald , May 20, 2012

Review: Albright weaves riveting tale of her family during WWII

Review: Albright weaves riveting tale of her family during WWII Madeleine Albright is a formidable figure. She was a member of the National Security Council and the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. When she became secretary of State in 1997, she was the first woman to hold the position.

By Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times , May 19, 2012

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Local Vietnam veterans chapter to host reunion PressPass

FARGO – Vietnam Veterans Chapter 941, West Fargo, will host the 2012 reunion of the Block Island Association here Tuesday through May 26 at the Kelly Inn on Main Avenue.

By Forum staff reports , May 19, 2012

Bill retaining C-27J passes the House PressPass

WASHINGTON – Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., announced Friday that a bill that would preserve a flying mission for the Air National Guard base in Fargo passed a House vote and will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.

By Forum staff reports , May 19, 2012

Meet Mrs. M: Widow of Iraqi man who assisted US troops finds peace in America PressPass

Meet Mrs. M: Widow of Iraqi man who assisted US troops finds peace in America FARGO - Generous spirits across the Red River Valley were taken with the story of “Mrs. M,” the Iraqi widow whose husband was killed by Saddam Hussein loyalists after he aided North Dakota National Guard troops.

By Sherri Richards , May 18, 2012

Minnesota soldiers, others receive pay exemption PressPass

MINNEAPOLIS — President Obama is expected to sign legislation within the next week that will help more than 2,000 Minnesota soldiers recoup paid time-off benefits promised before they were shipped overseas last year.

By Associated Press , May 18, 2012

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