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Why military personnel fall prey to payday lenders

May 17, 2013
The government provides countless resources to help military families with financial literacy and even offers low interest loans to help them in times of emergency. So, why are many troops opting to take out risky payday loans instead?

Oh, the places David Petraeus could go

May 2, 2013
After accepting a teaching post at CUNY, the exalted and shamed former general is reportedly in talks with private equity giant KKR. What are the real job prospects for David Petraeus?

Today's Army marches on its batteries while searching for alternatives

Apr 22, 2013
The Rapid Equipping Force seeks solutions to problems soldiers encounter in the field -- such as packing pounds and pounds of batteries on patrol.

New body units offer info on effects of blasts on soldiers

Aug 1, 2012
The U.S. military is experimenting with new ways to gather data to help personnel in short-term and long-term.

U.S. Army cuts NASCAR ties

Jul 11, 2012
Congressional critics say the recruiting money used to sponsor sporting events like Stewart-Haas Racing could be spent more effectively.

Cotton is so yesterday. Army searches for technologically advanced fabric

Aug 2, 2011
According to Wired magazine, the Army is in the market for fabric that can change with temperature. "This 'environmentally responsive' material...

Army tests out consumer-grade smartphones for combat

Jun 3, 2011
The Wall Street Journal reports that starting Monday, the Army start testing on the battlefield the same iPhones and Android phones you buy off the...

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