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• Pentagon rules shift on women in combat

  February 9, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Pentagon rules are catching up a bit with reality after a decade when women in the U.S. military have served, fought and died on the battlefields of Iraq … 23

• Guest opinion: Hope defines us, so persist

  January 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page B9 My life has not been easy. Like many of you (and the majority of those who came before us), my beginnings were not promising, but the opportunity to undertake a … 1

• Meyer deserved Medal of Honor, his comrades say

  December 14, 2011 in Special Dakota Meyer’s commander had good reason to nominate the former Marine Corps corporal for the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest decoration for valor.

• Marines promoted inflated story for Medal of Honor winner

  December 14, 2011 in Nation/World With Dakota Meyer standing at attention in his dress uniform, sweat glistening on his forehead under the television lights, President Barack Obama extolled the former Marine corporal for the “extraordinary … 5

• Base names 4 soldiers killed in helicopter crash

  December 14, 2011 in Region were identified Wednesday as investigators look into the cause of the collision, 1

• Troops’ amputations up sharply in Afghan war

  September 20, 2011 in News WASHINGTON (AP) — The counterinsurgency tactic that is sending U.S. soldiers out on foot patrols among the Afghan people, rather than riding in armored vehicles, has contributed to a dramatic … 2

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  Shawn Vestal: Daughter brings father’s war diaries alive

    July 29, 2011 in City on Page A5 Duane “Swede” Nelson’s diary entry for April 1, 1945, was unusually long and detailed. You can understand why. He writes about the invasion of Okinawa and his surprise at the …

• Obama wants military, not courts, to lift ban

  July 15, 2011 in News, Nation/World A move by the Obama administration to temporarily reinstate the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” stance on gays is prolonging efforts to eliminate the policy that all sides have agreed …

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  CdA, Spokane processions to escort soldiers’ remains

  July 15, 2011 in Idaho on Page A7 Law enforcement representatives in Spokane and North Idaho will join members of the U.S. military in processionals today to deliver to funeral homes the remains of two Coeur d’Alene soldiers …

• Funeral processions planned for two soldiers

  July 14, 2011 Law enforcement in Spokane and North Idaho will join the U.S. military in processions today to deliver to funeral homes the remains of two Coeur d’Alene soldiers killed in Iraq 1

• Two Idaho soldiers killed in Iraq

  July 9, 2011 in City, Idaho On July 5, Spc. Nathan R. Beyers wrote on Facebook that a soldier has only one wish: “To come home safe.” Two days later, Beyers and Spc. Nicholas W. Newby … 15

• Military jet fighter crashes in Nevada

  June 28, 2011 in News LAS VEGAS (AP) — A spokesman for Nellis Air Force Base says a military jet fighter has crashed during training near Caliente, Nev. 2

• More soldiers seek mental health treatment

  June 27, 2011 in City on Page A6 JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Officials at Joint Base Lewis-McChord believe they’re making progress against the stigma that keeps some soldiers from getting help for mental health issues. More soldiers …

• Fallen soldier remembered as dedicated to family

  May 24, 2011 in News A Medical Lake soldier was killed Sunday in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Clifford E. Beattie, 37, died of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised …

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  Valley church building memorial to veterans

  May 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S12 The congregation of Valley Fourth Memorial Church has been a supporter of U.S. military members for the last several years. Volunteers send care packages, cards and letters to troops stationed …

• Editorial: Witt’s fight a service to all members of military

  May 12, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 When the U.S. military’s estimated 65,000 gay and lesbian members are finally freed from the fear of being discharged because of their sexual orientation, we hope they appreciate the tenacity … 3

• Air Force to award $35 billion tanker contract

  February 24, 2011 in Nation/World, Region After a decade of delays and embarrassing missteps, the Air Force is poised to award one of the biggest contracts in military history — a $35 billion deal to build …

• Open house to focus on military service

  October 7, 2010 in City on Page A7 High school students interested in military academy following graduation are invited to attend an open house on Saturday hosted by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The open house will feature U.S …

• Fairchild airman awarded Bronze Star

  June 30, 2010 in City Technical Sergeant James Lorenzo led more than 16 military convoy missions over about 472,000 miles delivering people and supplies from Kuwait to Iraq during his last deployment in the U.S. … 1

• House approves ‘don’t ask’ repeal

  May 28, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday delivered a victory to President Barack Obama and gay rights groups by approving a proposal to repeal the law that allows gays to serve …

• Congressman accuses VA of ‘noncompliance’

  April 27, 2010 in Nation/World A key House member asked Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to explain an apparent “emerging pattern” of agency noncompliance” with congressional requests for information about veteran suicide and other issues. 8

• House expands benefits for veterans’ caregivers

  April 21, 2010 in Nation/World Family members of severely wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who forgo jobs and health insurance to provide care for an injured loved one would get relief under a bill unanimously … 4

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  Four service members named persons of year

    April 7, 2010 in City on Page A5 Four military service members were honored Tuesday by Greater Spokane Inc. and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The regional business organization named Senior Airman Joseph Sparks, Marine Staff Sgt. Daniel … 15

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  Gays should serve openly, admiral says

  February 3, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The nation’s top military officer told Congress on Tuesday that gay men and lesbians should be allowed to serve openly in the military, the strongest endorsement ever by … 13

• Study will scrutinize ‘don’t ask’

  February 2, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert Gates today will take the first real steps toward lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the military, announcing a yearlong review aimed at …

• Fairchild airman awarded bronze star

  January 29, 2010 in City A Fairchild Air Force base airman was awarded the bronze star on Friday for his command of dangerous convoy missions in Iraq last year, base officials said. 4

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  War recalls past conflict

  December 6, 2009 in City on Page A1 An editorial cartoon in the early 1980s, as the Soviet Union army struggled against the mujahedeen in Afghanistan, featured two shivering soldiers in furry hats in front of a Soviet … 2

• Club prepares boxes for troops

  December 6, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I5 The Rathdrum Lions Club is asking for donations to fill 50 boxes, which they will pack and mail to military men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Just imagine … 1

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  Spokane native, a Rogers grad, among dead at Fort Hood

  November 6, 2009 in City Family members of Michael Grant Cahill, a Spokane native killed at Fort Hood, Texas, on Thursday waited for hours after the rampage with no word of his whereabouts. They called … 2

• Military families gain advocate

  November 5, 2009 in City on Page A10 WASHINGTON – Members of Congress launched a bipartisan caucus Wednesday to advocate for families of service members. Led by U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., the …

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