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  1. Today, on , we remember the lives we lost in the attacks on 9/11 and focus on how works to keep them from happening again.

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  2. Best medic! It takes a lot to make it through ’s grueling Best Medic competition at , . Join these to see what it takes!

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  3. 5 hours ago

    As moves toward the East Coast, we want to make sure our personnel and their family members know what to do before, during and after the storm. Now is the time to review these tips -

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  4. 13 hours ago
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  5. "We continue to urge all South Carolinians to listen to the information from emergency personnel and to not take this storm lightly." members are ready to respond to .

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  6. Watch Live Sept. 11: -9/11 remembrance flag unfurling @ 6:47 am ET at the - Mattis, Vice Chairman of Gen. Paul J. Selva host during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at @ 9:10 am ET at the .

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  7. 6 hours ago

    If you are in 's path and may need to evacuate, keep in mind: ✅Decide on a few locations you can go so you have options. ✅Bring your pets, but make sure to pick destinations that are pet-friendly. ✅Plan to take one car per family to reduce congestion on the roads.

    A graphic that shows an Evacuation Route sign and says: "Know your local evacuation routes."
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  8. preparing to support in advance of . We are preparing our Soldiers, Airmen & families- urging all citizens to follow and listen to advisories.

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  9. I have ordered a full coastal evacuation effective noon tomorrow, Tuesday, September 11. If you are unsure if you are in an evacuation zone please check here:

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  10. During the , Cpl. Gordon M. Craig’s selfless act of inspired his fellow to fight even harder and earned him the . Read More:

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  11. Everything we do across the is geared toward one goal: maximizing lethality. The is our map to victory and every employee is critical to its implementation. Our warfighters rely on all 3 million of us.

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  12. A floating hospital! 🚢🚢 DYK? The @USNSComfortTAH20 is one of two hospital ships that can provide combat or humanitarian anywhere it’s needed in the world.

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  13. Race to the top!🔝🧗 train hard on the ropes at . What are your Saturday workout plans?

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  14. “Standing up this facility is just the first step of many in our commitment to care for our warriors with invisible wounds” Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg on opening up the first Air Force Invisible Wounds Center. Read more:

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  15. Hang on! Fly with the ! The ’s precision flying team will do more than 60 demonstrations this year. Join them in flight at the Cleveland National Air Show 2018.

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  16. Sep 9

    September is suicide awareness and prevention month. Be there; everyone has the ability to positively influence and change the trajectory of someone’s life. For help and resources, visit:

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  17. Sep 9

    A good reminder for all of us to for hurricanes. Have multiple ways to stay informed: 🌀Follow for forecasts 📻Get a NOAA weather radio for your emergency kit 📲Download the FEMA app for prep tips and weather alerts

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  18. Sep 8

    “Prime Minister ’s leadership along with that of have truly put the relationship between and the United States on a good plane with an upward trajectory.” – Secretary Pompeo 🇺🇸🇮🇳

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  19. Sep 7

    "We're going to restore readiness … and we're going to build a more lethal force in the process," says James N. Mattis

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  20. 🎵Dancin’, Dancin’, Dancin’…. Dancin’ Marines!🎵 from visit the Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center during .

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