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Monday, May 20, 2013  Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office is now accepting applications for candidate nominations for the Class of 2018.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Friday, November 23, 2012  Some University of Missouri students are spending Thanksgiving serving turkey on a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship in the Pacific Ocean.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Skydivers blown off-course, land on high-security submarine base along Georgia coast

Monday, July 23, 2012  The U.S. Navy says the death toll from a helicopter crash last week in the Arabian peninsula nation of Oman is two.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Organizers say this Honor Flight ceremony is one of the biggest they've ever had.

Friday, May 25, 2012  The schedule is set for the 24th annual Salute to Veterans Air Show at Columbia Regional Airport over the Memorial Day weekend.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Organizers say project saw "an avalanche of support".

Saturday, April 28, 2012  Summer Service Slam puts those who served their country 'back in action' in their community

Friday, April 06, 2012  Story updated: Seven people injured, 2 Navy pilots eject from jet and send fighter careening into apartments, destroying buildings.

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Founder of website that supports Marines recognized for putting Citizen Before Self.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Murder-suicide involving 2 Navy pilots rocks elite community of aviators

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  A man scammed some people in front of Columbia’s Old Navy store by impersonating a Salvation Army bell ringer.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Wednesday is the 70th anniversary of the bombing of pearl harbor.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Portraits of Navy SEALs killed in helicopter crash