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By Jeff Schogol Dec 10, 2020

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Troops could get the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

Prepare to be pricked.

By Joshua Emerson Smith, The San Diego Union-Tribune Jul 28, 2020

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Smoke from USS Bonhomme Richard fire contained toxic chemicals, contradicting Navy claims

As black smoke poured off the USS Bonhomme Richard, people in portside communities complained of headaches and nausea even as the Navy claimed Navy that "there's nothing toxic in there"

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters Jun 9, 2020

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Navy investigation finds 60 percent of USS Theodore Roosevelt volunteers have COVID-19 antibodies

If sailors who did not previously test positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) show antibodies, that could suggest a higher rate of infection than previously known

By Haley Britzky Oct 9, 2019

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2 US Army soldiers are reportedly being treated for vaping-related illnesses

As of October 1, over 1,000 lung injury cases related to vaping had been reported to the CDC.

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Aug 25, 2017

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American Legion Adopts Resolution Supporting Medical Marijuana

The American Legion adopted a resolution Thursday urging the federal government to allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to discuss … Continued

By James Clark Jun 6, 2017

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Lead Found In Water At Navy WESTPAC Elementary School, Again

The water fixtures at the Navy’s Ikego Elementary School in Japan contain high levels of lead… again. No families aboard … Continued

By Matthew Cox, Military.com Dec 30, 2016

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DoD Health Experts Want Troops To Cut Back On Energy Drinks

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and … Continued

By Brian Wagner May 2, 2016

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Suicide Is More Than Just A Veteran Problem

No number is as wrought with consequence in the veterans community as 22, which has become a rallying cry for … Continued

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Troops could get the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

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Navy investigation finds 60 percent of USS Theodore Roosevelt volunteers have COVID-19 antibodies

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American Legion Adopts Resolution Supporting Medical Marijuana

Lead Found In Water At Navy WESTPAC Elementary School, Again

DoD Health Experts Want Troops To Cut Back On Energy Drinks

Suicide Is More Than Just A Veteran Problem