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Ask Lacey: Is Private Long-Term Care Insurance Necessary for a 100% Disabled Vet?

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VA Fertility Benefits for Military Veterans

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Fertility Benefits for Active-Duty Service Members

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Military Child Care Fees

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The Mental Burden of Using Military Benefits

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Other Than Honorable Discharge: Everything You Need to Know

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Honorable Discharge: Everything You Need to Know

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Roman-Era Mosaic Panel with Erotic Theme That Was Stolen During World War II Returns to Pompeii

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USS New Orleans in English waters, about June 1934. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command)

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Arrmy Pfc. Charles Barger was presented with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on Oct. 31, 1918.

This Soldier Was Born into a Life of Crime. Somehow, He Became a Medal of Honor Recipient.

Charles Barger and his assistant automatic rifle gunner, Jesse Funk, received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the...

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