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Prominent Republicans join fight to remove sex assault cases from chain of command Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz have joined a bipartisan group of more than 30 senators in support of a bill that would remove the authority to prosecute serious crimes in the military, including sexual assault, from the chain of command.   Camp Lejeune Marines introduced to new pistol program The combat pistol program will replace the entry level pistol program, which has been used since the 1980s, no later than the fall of 2014. Those who participate in the training will still use the standard issue M9 service pistol.   Okinawa court denies wife’s appeal in airman murder case A Japanese court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of a Brazilian woman convicted of plotting the murder of her Air Force husband on Okinawa in 2011.   Fla. congressman backs increased funding for F-35s U.S. Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young said Monday he would propose funding this week to increase production of F-35 fighter planes in fiscal 2015, boosting support for the Defense Department's most costly and controversial project.   From war zone to campus, veterans adjust to civilian life with sense of duty Veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan increasingly are turning to higher education as they leave the military and confront an economy still rebounding from recession. They’re often older than other students, and frequently have spouses and children. They’re not interested in partying, and many try to finish their degrees as quickly as possible.   U.S.-German bond crosses the pond for 50-plus years Once upon a time, back in the dark ages of the 1960s, people had to make do without instant messaging and camera phones. It wasn’t easy to keep in touch with faraway friends, but the Kruppas in Bamberg, Germany, found a way to make their voices heard.   Navy ship mail must include 9-digit zip code All mail sent to Navy ships, squadrons and mobile units must now use nine-digit zip codes or it will be returned to sender, according to a Navy statement Tuesday.   Jury selected for court-martial in Fort Hood killings Thirteen high-ranking Army officers, ranging in rank from major to colonel, will decide the fate of Maj. Nidal Hasan after jury selection in his long-awaited court-martial ended Tuesday. Opening statements are scheduled to begin Aug. 6.   Army investigating potential radiation hazard at Fort Bliss The military is investigating a potential radiation hazard at a Cold War-era nuclear weapons bunker near El Paso that has been used to store training weapons since 2003, Army officials said Tuesday.   Navy veteran found in Calif. motel awakens with amnesia Doctors are looking into the mystery of a Florida man who awoke speaking only Swedish, with no memory of his past, after he was found unconscious four months ago at a Southern California motel.   Hagel: Top military staff to be cut 20 percent Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Tuesday he has ordered 20 percent "across the top" budget cuts for his Pentagon staff and that of his top brass.   Daily Headlines sponsored by MOAA, serving military officers since 1929. Find out more about MOAA.