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Venezuela charges two former U.S. soldiers with terrorism, conspiracy

They allegedly took part in a failed bid to topple Maduro




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Paraplegic soldiers making face masks in Punjab




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Punjab CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia, govt job for kin of soldier killed in Handwara encounter




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Quarry carvings by American WWI soldiers

The French-German border is littered with as many as 500 underground sites used during World War I. Researcher Jeff Gusky explores them and finds a […]

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Advances in Biotechnology Show Promise For Improving Army Readiness, Soldier Survival

Recent strides in biotechnology offer the promise of new and innovative applications -- from edible vaccines to protein-based electronics components.




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The Golden Oldies




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China enlists 60,000 soldiers to plant trees in war against air pollution

Over 60,000 members of the People’s Liberation Army will help increase the total acreage of forested land in China from 21 to 23 percent.



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First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered

The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony.




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Soldier Field earns LEED Certification

The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium.



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Australian soldiers use time off from fighting fires to feed displaced koalas

Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park.




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Using Influencer Marketing on LinkedIn for World Domination (And Brand Awareness): Goldie Chan on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Top LinkedIn video creator and keynote speaker Goldie Chan shares the secrets of her success in content creation, personal branding, and influencer marketing.




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MPulse Supports U.S. Veterans by Sponsoring Fly Fishing Trips for Wounded Soldiers on Oregon's McKenzie River

Collaborative efforts of MPulse Software, Rivers of Recovery, and Caddis Fly bring Pacific Northwest veterans together for therapeutic outdoor recreational activities.




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Historical Fiction Author Wins Unprecedented Third Award Honoring Famed Civil War Soldier, Writer

Gettysburg author Jessica James received the 2019 John Esten Cooke Award for Fiction for her 2018 Civil War novel "The Lion of the South."




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Tribute to George Strait's "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" by Soldier Juan Velazquez Wins Top Prize at Fort Worth Graffiti Art Fest

Muralist Invites George Strait Fans to Visit Fort Worth Design District to See Tribute to King of Country Music




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Goldie Hawn on Female Leadership

The Hollywood icon explains why she moved from acting to producing and directing, then launched a foundation that teaches mindfulness to kids.




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VIDEO: Watch amazing moment soldier dad and son are reunited for Christmas

A SCHOOLBOY who was apart from his soldier dad for four months was stunned when he turned up out of the blue to pick him up from class - just in time for Christmas.




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The Daily echo joined Hampshire students who walked in the footsteps of World War One soldiers 100 years on since the conflict

IT was a personal journey for each and every one of them.




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The Daily Echo looks back 100 years at two local soldiers killed in action during World War One

AS the war in Europe continued apace, the daily reports of the Allies’ progress on the battlefronts were being forced to share the column inches of the newspaper with the reports and portraits of lost sons, whose lives had been claimed by the fighting, and were appearing with painful regularity.




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Heritage: Southampton girl who fell in love with a German soldier in 1947

The war was over, it was spring and 17-year-old June Harris was in love.




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VE Day: Tribute to Glasgow soldier first to liberate Guernsey in 1945

RACHAEL Newton should have been on her way to Guernsey for this weekend’s VE Day commemoration, which has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Ash Goldie in Glasgow Clan Warrior Wall of Fame

ASH GOLDIE has been inducted onto Glasgow Clan’s Warrior Wall of Fame.




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Stanton's 'Horse Soldiers' charges to big screen in '12 Strong'

Next week, the movie based on Doug Stanton’s book ‘Horse Soldiers’ will hit theaters nationwide. It’s about a small group of Special Forces who rode horses to fight the Taliban. “It’s a Western with lasers,” says Doug.




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This time around, the flu can't stop 'The Soldier's Tale'

When "The Soldier's Tale" premiered in 1918, an influenza epidemic cut short it's European performance tour. Ironically, the flu caused some problems for Interlochen Arts Academy students as they practiced for the show earlier this year.




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Russian volunteers search for fallen World War II soldiers


KHULKHUTA, Russia (AP) — Crouching over the sun-drenched soil, Alfred Abayev picks up a charred fragment of a Soviet warplane downed in a World War II battle with advancing Nazi forces. “You can see it was burning,” he says, pointing at the weathered trace of a red star. Abayev and members of his search team […]




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Parents of Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan say a memorial is more important than an inquiry

This week on The House, two Conservatives join us to talk about what's next for the party now that Andrew Scheer has resigned. Bloc MP Stephane Bergeron lays out his party's demands to work co-operatively with the Liberals. Finally, the parents of a soldier who died in Afghanistan talk about media reports saying that the war was a failure.



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After serving as a soldier for 17 years, Dane Greenstreet left the army



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Anna Bagshaw is working to help soldiers transition to civilian life.



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Country RSL recruiting more young soldiers: 'Not an old fogeys club'

Dane Greenstreet served for 17 years as a soldier. On discharge he faced a battle of isolation. That all changed when he joined his local RSL.



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The country soldier, his donkey, and his plans to help others like him

Army veteran Johnny Hoarau is well known for rescuing donkeys and horses, and says caring for the animals gives him a purpose and them a home.




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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The return of the superhero is both an enjoyable, self-contained action flick, and a further addition to the wider Marvel Universe.




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A Bunbury war historian finds magnificent memorials and quiet graves of South West soldiers

It was bitterly cold at Anzac Cove on the 25th April. In order to attend the Dawn Service marking 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli, Jeff Peirce went 34 hours without sleep.




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Soldiers and spouses smash 24 hour challenge at Lavarack Barracks

In the early hours of Friday morning when most people were waking and getting ready for work or school, 200 military personnel in north Queensland were close to finishing 24 hours of hard work.




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Anzac memorabilia collectors keep the story of WA's fliers and soldiers alive

Two of Australia's most unique private military collections are tucked away on WA's south coast, not far from Albany where thousands of soldiers departed for WWI.




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AusMAP's war on microplastic pollution enlists foot soldiers from all over Australia

From afar, it might look like Michelle Blewitt is teaching bystanders how to pan for gold, as she vigorously shakes a sieve full of sand on a beach, but on closer inspection, she is teaching locals how to hunt for microplastics.





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Vietnam War veterans map likely burial sites of fallen soldiers in operation to bring home 'wandering souls'

Forty years after the Vietnam War, two Canberra veterans have developed digital maps to help locate some 300,000 Vietnamese war dead still missing in action.




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Music Video: Q The Architect’s ‘Life of a Soldier’

Bermuda talent and modeling agency Neo APEX has produced a new music video for artist Q the Architect, furthering their stated objective “to put Bermuda on the map.” The video, created for Q the Architect’s song “Life of a Soldier,” features production by G-Flex and DemBiez and was directed by Marq Rodriguez. The video’s description […]

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21 Regiment Soldiers Promoted At Special Parade

Some of Bermuda’s soldiers praised the career opportunities at the Royal Bermuda Regiment as they celebrated their recent promotions. They said the RBR offered the chance to develop themselves, network, and boost their chances in the job market, as well as providing a rewarding military experience and the opportunity to travel and gain extra qualifications. […]

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Two Soldiers Pass Sandhurst Course In UK

Two RBR soldiers have passed out from the British Army’s elite Royal Military Academy. Now Ci’re Bean and Andrew Wallace will rejoin the Regiment at Warwick Camp as 2nd Lieutenants in charge of other soldiers after they completed the eight week Army Reserve training course at the RMA, known as Sandhurst. 2nd Lt Bean, a […]

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RBR Soldiers Celebrate End Of Recruit Camp

Bermuda’s newest soldiers marked the end of Recruit Camp with a Passing Out Parade in front of their proud families and VIPs. A total of 31 soldiers, plus five Officer Cadets from the new Cayman Islands Regiment, ended their two week stint at Warwick Camp with an awards ceremony. Proud Private Stefan Demello, 30, took […]

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Covid-19: Soldiers Assist With Airport Arrivals

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment have mobilised at the airport to help returned residents disembark and transport those who need quarantined outside their homes to special accommodation. Sergeant Giovanni Lema, a member of the RBR’s Motor Transport section, drove one of the buses used to ferry passengers off some of the last planes to […]

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The Easter Bunny Visits Regiment Soldiers

Soldiers will get a little ‘egg-stra’ in their rations tomorrow [April 11] after a pharmacy chain donated 200 Easter treats to the Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who will spend the holiday on duty. The Phoenix Stores pharmacy chain gave 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the Regiment to give them a small taste of home while they […]

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Soldiers Celebrate Easter On The Job

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment yesterday [April 12] marked the holiday weekend with another round of duty on land and on sea. The Regiment manned checkpoints across the island and worked from forward operating bases, including one at Warwick Academy, as well as the headquarters at Warwick Camp – and for some of the […]

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Chefs & Medics Back Up Front Line Soldiers

Soldiers on the streets to enforce the state of emergency regulations are backed up by a support team based at Warwick Camp. Royal Bermuda Regiment chefs and medics are working overtime to keep about 200 soldiers fed and fit – part of the engine room of the Regiment that powers its large scale provision of […]

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Digicel & One Donate Cell Service To Soldiers

The island’s two biggest telecommunications companies have donated almost $30,000 worth of cell phone services to help soldiers on the Covid-19 frontline keep in touch with their loved ones. Digicel and One Communications said they decided to support the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s efforts to control the spread of the disease and give about 200 soldiers […]

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Fairmont Hotel Provides Free Meals For Soldiers

A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 prepared by its top chefs. The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday [Sunday] – the second time the hotel has ensured soldiers dined in style. Kiaran MacDonald, Fairmont’s […]

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'A Soldier's Wife': Readers are moved by family's struggles

"A Soldier's Wife" in Sunday's Times, the story of an Iraq war veteran's struggles, moved readers with its stark narrative by Christopher Goffard and photography by Rick Loomis.





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Child Soldiers: Rethinking Reintegration