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13 Years Later, A Marine’s Silver Star Is Getting Upgraded To A Navy Cross. Here’s Why

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White

An infantry Marine’s combat heroism in Iraq is getting an upgrade this afternoon.

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Air Force Chief Of Fire Service Accused Of Stealing From Charities

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The Chief of Fire Service for the U.S. Air Force has been indicted in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee on accusations he stole more than $100,000 in funds raised for charities and used it for gambling, vacations and to pay off personal credit cards.

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Marine Vet Who Took Down Armed Robber Says He Followed His Instincts

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A firefighter and former Marine by the name of Daniel Gaskey, 30, took down an armed robber with his bare hands in a convenience store on June 26, and it was all caught on tape. The attempted robbery took place in the early morning at the Exxon Oasis Food Store in Midlothian, Texas.

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