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A recent report says North Korea may have the capability to mount a nuclear warhead on a missile.  However, the same report says that such technology is unreliable.

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During an episode of "The Amazing Race" which aired last week, the teams were traveling in Hanoi in Vietnam and they stopped to get a clue at a B-52 crash site memorial. The wreckage of the big plane is still on the scene. 2 Airmen died in the crash and 2 others were injured. Military activists say it was offensive to use such a solemn memorial as a prop in a reality tv show.

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An explosion during a training exercise Monday Night caused the deaths of seven Marines and injured seven others at the Hawthorne Army Depot outside of Reno, Nevada.

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The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base is hosting a dedication ceremony in memory of Senior Airman Bryan Bell.

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C. E. Byrd High School JROTC Marksmanship Team finishes high in national competition

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March 1st is a big day in Washington: it is Sequestration Day.  It is part two of the fiscal cliff debate.  Part one involved the nation's taxes and now part two involves the nation's spending.  If Congress does not come up with a spending cut plan by that date, automatic spending cuts would take effect, but the Louisiana representation in Washington says Barksdale may not be hurt

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Early this morning, North Korea successfully tested a miniaturized nuclear weapon underground.  It is concerning to the United States because it brings North Korea closer to being able to put a nuclear weapon in a missile. 

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Commander-in-Chief of the Ditto Head Brigade Rush Limbaugh was in attendance at a dinner honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs that took place at Fort Pierce Florida Navy SEALS museum.

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It's a major change in military policy: no more ban on women serving in combat.  That's what's expected today from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.  It will open up thousands of fighting jobs to female service members

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For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday.

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