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In this episode: A new jobs program for troops leaving the service, \"Call Me Maybe\" Marines, Air Force Chief of Staff Norman Schwartz retires.
In this episode: Aircraft carrier deployments to average 8 months, Army cuts M806 machine gun program, Military Olympians compete for the gold in several sports.
In this episode: Special Operations Command to add more troops, menu makeovers for chow halls across the force, veterans group against Marine sponsorship of UFC.
In this episode: NATO says six Americans killed in IED blast, Farnborough International Airshow showcasing state of the art commercial and defense products, Dale Earnhardt Jr.\\\'s National Guard sponsorship at risk.
In this episode: New Air Force PT rules, Supreme Court strikes down Stolen Valor Act, military personnel lead U.S. Olympic shooting team.
In this episode: A new study says Congress should revise combat pay, AWOL Airman in Sweden David Helmer wants to visit the U.S., no urinals in berthing areas on Gerald R. Ford class carriers.
In this episode: Marines think the physical fitness test is too easy, Air Force sees a drop in fitness test dodgers, Navy tries out new watch schedules, and the Army sees the Sapper Leader Course as a guide for allowing women to go to Ranger School.
In this episode: The new Marine pack is approved set to be fully fielded in 2013, America\'s Got Talent contestant Sgt. Timothy Michael Poe\'s combat injury claims called into question, laser tattoo removal on the rise because of job related concerns
In this episode: Commandant General Jim Amos cracks down on bad behavior in the Marine Corps, breastfeeding female Airmen violate uniform rules and Panetta announces reopening of excavation sites to search of MIAs in Vietnam while on Asia-Pacific tour.
In this episode: Army launches a service-wide PTSD survey, fit or fat Marines battle the tape test, breathalyzer tests start now for sailors.
In this episode: Marine commanders crack down on photos outside the wire, the United States Postal Service will no longer ship electronics with lithium batteries, the Navy approves new crackerjack uniforms.
In this episode: Massive personnel cuts could impact Army and Marine Corps if Congress fails to reverse sequestration, General Mark Welsh III is nominated to become the next Air Force Chief of Staff, tailoring Navy uniforms for all body types.
In this episode: The Army will field a kamikaze UAV this year, two whistleblower pilots refuse to fly F-22, Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be released November 13th.
In this episode: Female soldiers will start combat related MOS\'s May 14th, possible showdown on Capitol Hill over Guard vs. Active Duty cuts, U.S. and U.K Marines face off in friendly sporting competition.
In this episode: SEALS and SWCC forces are overwhelmingly white despite minority recruiting efforts, female Marines will start infantry school this summer, the UH-1N Huey will look to fly for another 30 years.