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People looking to leave typhoon-stricken region face chaos at Tacloban airport It was a chaotic scene at the Tacloban airport on Friday as commercial airlines crowded ramps and runways, and people with cash were put on flights out of the ravaged city ahead of the sick, the injured, children and pregnant women.   Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez: Telling a tale of bravery and ingenuity The Navajo Code Talkers relied on their their native language to develop a code that helped to turn the course of World War II in the favor of the Allies. Of the original group of 29, only one is still alive: Chester Nez.   Shiites in Afghanistan observe holy day of Ashoura Most Afghans are Sunni Muslims, but a sizable minority are Shiites, mostly part of the Hazara ethnic group, whose Asiatic features denote their Mongolian roots and set them apart from other Afghans.   New Europe bank rules affect US military customers overseas Community Bank customers who have standing orders to pay rent and other expenses need to enroll in online banking and update their billing information before Feb. 1, 2014, to ensure their bills will continue to be paid.   Budget cuts mean fewer troops for Africa missions U.S. Africa Command is planning for a smaller training mission on the continent as it contends with a shrinking budget brought on by the Pentagon’s fiscal crunch, AFRICOM’s Gen. David Rodriguez said on Thursday.   New Vicenza commander replaces sacked colonel U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza’s new commander was introduced as a “leader who knows that dignity and respect are a non-negotiable cornerstone of leadership,” and as soon as he took the podium he proved the point.   Suicide among military-connected youth a growing concern School officials say they know suicide among students with military ties is a problem, even without research to show it.   Veteran uses spray paint to heal battlefield scars Every artist has his favorite medium. For Jon Hancock, 30, that medium is spray paint. The Maryland artist's work is on display at the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago.   Army seems ready to scrap new camouflage as Congress looks for uniformity The U.S. Army's effort to design a new camouflage uniform — which has taken three years and cost at least $2.9 million — appears to have stalled and may never produce a new design.   Marine dies after apparent fall from building in Okinawa An Okinawa-based Marine died after an apparent fall from a building in the capital city of Naha on Thursday morning, according to Japanese police.   Retiring after 36 years in Army, Capel honored with ceremony at Fort Bragg Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas R. Capel had most recently served as the senior enlisted leader for the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. He previously served as command sergeant major for U.S. Army Europe and the 82nd Airborne Division, among other units.