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- May. 9, 2013
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4 leg exercises with little or no equipment
You really can do leg exercises without the isolation-style or massive leg press machines found in most gyms. No more leg extension or leg curl machines. No need to find a leg abductor/adductor combo or hoist a 45-pound Olympic bar.
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Should you feel sorry for Bradley Manning? New film thinks so
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Injured veteran finds outlet at Warrior Games
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Bill proposes opening base gyms to potential recruits
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Know the motorcycle rules DoD-wide and at the base level
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Not so secret: Guard medic's band is gaining ground
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Better running with Pauline Nordin
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Duffel Blog: Don't get it? He doesn't care
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At the Movies: All sparkle, no soul in 'Great Gatsby'
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Ultra kids: Is distance running safe for your 12-year-old?
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Military Muscle: Power produce
Today, stores stock their bins with produce not only from all parts of the country but also from other parts of the world, allowing consumers to enjoy fruits and vegetables throughout the year rather than just seasonally.
- May. 9, 2013
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Hunter tech: Gear and gadgets to help you on the trail
Whether you're hunting coyotes or turkey, gemsbok or grouse, new products are hitting the outdoors retail market that are designed to increase your odds of success, degree of comfort, shooting skills and more. Here's a look at some that got our attention.
- May. 9, 2013
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Kevlar for the Mind: Transition to peacetime by developing new skills
Q. Since I joined the Marines Corps 10 years ago, I have deployed five times to Afghanistan and three times to Iraq. We're no longer in Iraq, and it doesn't look like I'll be going back to Afghanistan. I love deployment.
- May. 2, 2013
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Civil War road trip: 3 days wandering history, wine & wagon stopsThe storied corridor from Gettysburg, Pa., to Monticello, Va., known as 'The Journey through Hallowed Ground,' is perfectly suited for a three-day weekend blending Civil War history and lighter entertainments.
- May. 1, 2013
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Shake up command PT
At military posts throughout the world, on land or at sea, all hours of the day: 'Everybody fall in. Let's get ready to do some PT.'
- Apr. 30, 2013
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Corps aims to win over HITT skeptics
Six months after the Corps rolled out its premiere functional fitness program, officials are working to ease apprehension among Marines who remain skeptical of the new workouts.
- Apr. 22, 2013
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Corps' new workout program scores with Brian Stann, UFC's 'All-American'
The term 'warrior athlete' has profound meaning in the Marine Corps, but few have taken the concept to the extremely extreme, as Brian Stann has.
- Apr. 22, 2013
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Armed Forces Bowl to be played Dec. 30
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Armed Forces Bowl will be played Dec. 30 and feature Navy if the Midshipmen are bowl-eligible.
- Apr. 19, 2013
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Tell your story: Self-publishing is easier than ever
Your friends back home say things are “epic” and “awesome,” but you know the real dimensions of those words.
- Apr. 19, 2013
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Cruise is humanity's last hope in post-apocalyptic blast ‘Oblivion'
Snarky types may be compelled to joke about the title of Tom Cruise's new flick as a potential metaphor for a career that's going a bit wobbly in late middle age.
- Apr. 19, 2013
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Making a case for credit unions
At a time when interest rates remain at historic lows and people try to squeeze an extra fraction of a percentage point out of what they earn on checking and savings accounts, more consumers are exploring credit unions as an option.
- Apr. 16, 2013
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Good leaders promote wise financial advice
A hallmark of good leaders is the example they set for those they lead. When it comes to personal finances, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is setting a good example for troops — and spreading the word.
- Apr. 15, 2013
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Military child honorees ‘the best our country has to offer'
The five 2013 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year award winners are “an incredible group of young men and women,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Apr. 12, 2013
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Child of Year recipients don't let military lifestyle limit their achievements
Collectively, they've moved 41 times, had parents who deployed for a combined 128 months, and have volunteered for a total of 628 hours. This year's five winners of Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year awards also are excellent students as well as athletes — four high school track team members and a high school golfer.
- Apr. 11, 2013
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Kindle contest: Why do you love military life?
“What do you love most about military life that you wouldn't get to experience on the outside?”
- Apr. 11, 2013
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Extreme races: Get fit to get dirty
More and more weekend warriors are signing up for the increasingly popular “extreme races” such as Original Mud Run, Warrior Dash and the various levels of Spartan races. Some of the most popular:
- Apr. 6, 2013
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‘Evil Dead’ reanimated: Power tools trump cast in remake
Other than the fact that modern technology allows horror filmmakers to create far more realistic special effects than were possible 30 years ago, there’s no real reason we need a remake of “Evil Dead.”
- Apr. 5, 2013
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Student sheds 85 pounds to become a Marine
Jamie Albonetti was about to start her senior year at the University of Memphis when she decided she wanted to become a Marine like her grandfather. There was just one problem — she was about 80 pounds too heavy to qualify.
- Mar. 31, 2013
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Amputee ex-corpsman helps train troops for war
SAN DIEGO — The sailor had been back from war for just over a year when friends invited him to watch an unusually emotional training exercise for troops preparing to deploy.
- Mar. 25, 2013
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Therapy with road & reel
Wind-driven snow flurries swirled through the rocky canyon walls and eventually melded with clear, cold river waters, making a scenic, if not productive, scenario for the small army of anglers wading in the current.
- Mar. 23, 2013
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Action film ‘Olympus’ panders to patriotism
As any fan of “Independence Day” knows, there’s a perverse fascination to be found in seeing some of our most cherished national monuments pummeled and abused on the big screen.
- Mar. 22, 2013
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Troops offer strong voice on personal firearms
It’s no great surprise that folks in the military have strong opinions about weapons.
- Mar. 20, 2013
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Pendleton educates Marines on alcohol usage
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A late night of partying may leave some Marines and sailors intoxicated hours after they took their last gulp of alcohol. That possibility becomes more serious as the Marine Corps begins random sobriety checks as part of its new education campaign to deter binge drinking and alcohol abuse and nab Marines and sailors still drunk on duty.
- Mar. 16, 2013
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‘Call’ stumbles on preposterous second half
Halle Berry’s new thriller “The Call” is built on a simple yet irresistible narrative premise:
- Mar. 15, 2013
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