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- Marine commander: We'd adjust to openly gay people in military Tuesday, August 24, 2010If Congress scraps the ban on openly gay people serving in the military, the Marine Corps would not “hesitate” to adjust to a new law and “move Read more... […]
- Army to re-start bidding process for new $40B ground combat vehicle program Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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