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AP - As of Thursday, July 3, 2008, at least 468 members of the U.S. military had died in afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Saturday at 10 a.m. EDT.

Military members are provided monetary allowances to pay for uniform replacement and maintenance. These allowances are based on the cost of specific uniform items, and on an estimated "wear out" date for each specific item.

Detailed job description and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps (USMC) enlisted jobs (MOS's)

Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions, MOS details, and qualification factors. MOS 7234 -- Air Control Electronics Operator

Soldiers from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery held a service of Remembrance and medal parade to mark their recent return from operations

AFP - More than 1,200 US troops serving in Iraq signed up for extended service in the military to mark America's national day on Friday.

A POLICE chief said he was 'sure' nine British soldiers were guilty of starting a mass brawl in the notorious Cyprus party resort of Ayia Napa, today.

DISTRAUGHT Brooke Kinsella today steps up her call for all violent young criminals to be conscripted into National Service.

A FORMER soldier who was attacked on a bus after telling yobs to stop swearing has died.

The Army will extend boot camp from nine to 10 weeks for all recruits beginning Oct. 1, an official at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command confirmed. The extra week is for drill sergeants to review, re-train, and retest skills with individual recruits, so they can thoroughly master required tasks.