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MILITARY UPDATE | DOD plan would ‘destroy’ commissaries, industry representatives say A panel created by Congress recommended sweeping changes Thursday to pensions and health care following its two-year review of the military’s compensation and retirement systems.     Germany's army used broomsticks instead of guns during NATO exercise The German army has faced a shortage of equipment for years, but the situation has recently become so precarious that some soldiers took matters into their own hands. On Tuesday, German broadcaster ARD revealed that German soldiers tried to hide the lack of arms by replacing heavy machine guns with broomsticks during a NATO exercise last year.     Freedom’s Sentinel now qualifying operation for Afghanistan Campaign Medal Troops who have participated in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel now qualify for the ...

Whether or not you agree with the author of this piece, it is, certainly, a worthwhile read. Published on The Nation ( http://www.thenation.com ) Why Don’t Americans Know What Really Happened in Vietnam? Christian Appy | February 9, 2015 Exclude left body block Image A napalm strike erupts in a fireball near US troops in South Vietnam, 1966 during the Vietnam War. (AP Photo) This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com [1] . To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch.com [2] . The 1960s—that extraordinary decade—is celebrating its 50th birthday one year at a time. Happy birthday, 1965! How, though, do you commemorate the Vietnam War, the era’s signature catastrophe? After all, our government prosecuted its brutal and indiscriminate war under false pretexts, long after most citizens objected, and failed to achieve any of its stated objectives. More than 58,000 Americans were...

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The Next Chapter Business Meeting : The next meeting is at the Glockenspiel Restaurant Tues, Feb 3 rd , 2015 . The Glockenspiel is near downtown St. Paul, (605 7 th St W) and the m eeting starts at 7:00 pm. http://www.glockenspielrestaurant.com/ Some folks show up early for dinner, about 6:15.   Some folks show up early and socialize until the meeting.   Some folks just come to the meeting.   Come on down. Upcoming Activities : The Corrigedor/Junction City/Mosul Dinner will be in late Feb or Early March at the Fort Snelling Officer’s Club; social hour at 6 pm, Dinner at 7pm.   Dinner Selections are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken, or Walleye, at $35.00 ($32.00 for WWII or Korean Veterans) and you can pay at the door.   When the Dinner date is set, we will also publish an RSVP date and phone number. After Action Report : Meeting Minutes: The January Business Meeting was on January 6 th and sta...