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Air Force pulls sexual assault prevention brochure

The Air Force has pulled a brochure circulated at a South Carolina base after a lawmaker complained about some objectionable advice to sexual assault victims — such as submitting to an attack rather than resisting.

American Legion post displays World War II hero’s award

Army Pvt. George J. Peters never wore the Medal of Honor he earned for his heroic actions when he stormed a Nazi machine gun nest in a farmer’s field along Germany’s Rhine River in 1945.

Nellis war relics symbolize freedom, dedication of military

They stand as symbols of freedom. Some are perched on concrete pedestals at parks and military bases. Others guard the entrances to American Legion and VFW posts. The thunder from their jet engines and deafening blasts from their barrels have long been silent. Yet their sun-baked shrouds remain as reminders of their historic roles in the nation’s defense.

Summerlin servicemen provide a glimpse into military life

They put their lives on the line for their country. In honor of the Fourth of July, View looks at what it’s like to be in the military and how it affects one’s life.

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Pilot proud to serve but excited to return early to surprise his children

Capt. John Costa, a fighter pilot who has served in Iraq and flown F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16s in Afghanistan, faced a new nerve-racking mission — appearing on stage in front of a crowd to surprise his daughters.

Army to cut active-duty brigades at 10 U.S. bases

In a massive restructuring, the U.S. Army is slashing the number of active duty combat brigades from 45 to 33, and shifting thousands of soldiers out of bases around the country as it moves forward with a longtime plan to cut the size of the service by 80,000.

U.S. senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet

U.S. senators sought cost-cutting opportunities Wednesday in the Pentagon’s $400 billion program for the next-generation F-35, a fighter jet with a troubled testing record that military leaders said America couldn’t afford not to build.

Veterans Affairs’ next wrinkle: backlog of appeals

While the Department of Veterans Affairs scrambles to reduce a staggering backlog of disability claims, another problem has come into view: a backlog of appeals.

 
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

WASHINGTON — Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.

Decorated Vietnam War pilot, ex-POW dies in Las Vegas

Retired Air Force Col. James W. O’Neil, a decorated Vietnam War pilot and ex-prisoner of war who spent six months in the “Hanoi Hilton” Hoa Loa prison camp, died June 7 of complications from a heart ailment, his widow said.

VA hires more mental health care professionals in Southern Nevada

Veterans seeking mental health care can look forward to a brighter future with the hiring of 22 more professionals announced Wednesday by the Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

Nevada grads struggle with military aptitude test

Only one in five of Nevada’s high school graduates who tries to join the Army is smart enough to get in, according to a report released Tuesday by a national security organization of retired generals and admirals.

VA nightmare ensnares widow

For 34 years Johnnette Fafard has battled the VA in Reno and Hawaii over her husband’s disability claims and medical problems.

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