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US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon says

Posted on May 9, 2026 Updated on May 4, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pentagon-germany-troops-reduction/

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Personal Property Activity Launches Moving Website

Posted on May 8, 2026 Updated on May 1, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4474708/personal-property-activity-launches-moving-website/

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This entry was posted in PCS and tagged PCS.

Finance Friday Articles

Posted on May 8, 2026 Updated on May 7, 2026

  • 13 Common Investing Mistakes Wealthy People Make (How Many Are You Making?)
  • Believing ‘Never Spend Principal’ Will Cost You Your 60s
  • Higher Gas Prices
  • Keeping Vulnerable Loved Ones (and Yourself) Safe from Fraud
  • Life is existential uncertainty
  • Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
  • The best and worst states for doctors in 2026
  • The Psychology of Spending in Retirement
  • What Happens When A Physician Is Reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?
  • Will My Beneficiaries Be Subject to RMDs?

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This entry was posted in personal finance and tagged personal finance.

What is the STA-21 Program?

Posted on May 7, 2026 Updated on May 1, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1004256/sta-21-program

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This entry was posted in Enlisted, Nurse Corps, Recruiting and tagged Enlisted, Nurse Corps, Recruiting.

Naval Undersea Medical Institute (NUMI)

Posted on May 7, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1004344/naval-undersea-medical-institute-numi

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This entry was posted in Undersea Medicine and tagged UMO.

The Marines may need 40 amphibious warfare ships, general says

Posted on May 7, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-amphibious-ships-2026/

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Navy rolls out updates for working uniform and service dress blues

Posted on May 6, 2026 Updated on May 1, 2026

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/04/30/navy-rolls-out-updates-for-working-uniform-and-service-dress-blues/

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This entry was posted in Uniforms and tagged Uniforms.

Navy Medicine renews commitment to excellence in trauma care

Posted on May 6, 2026 Updated on April 29, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563812/navy-medicine-renews-commitment-excellence-trauma-care

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This entry was posted in Trauma and tagged Trauma.

Shaping the Future of Navy Nursing at 2026 Leadership Symposium

Posted on May 6, 2026 Updated on April 29, 2026

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Modern Combat Requires Warrior Medics Modeled After Machaon

Posted on May 5, 2026 Updated on May 1, 2026

https://warontherocks.com/modern-combat-requires-warrior-medics-modeled-after-machaon

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