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A soldier at Fort Drum questioned Defense Secretary Ashton Carter about what he's doing to make sure service members are able to make a smooth, easy transition to civilian life. "The way I think about it is there's only one soldier. Why should they have to put up with two Cabinet departments, right?" Mr. Carter responded. "You guys shouldn't have to see all that. It should be seamless to you." (Associated Press)

Veterans’ health records lost in VA-Department of Defense divide

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, California Republican, said he will not include legalization in the main bill he introduces, which means it will be up to someone else to offer an amendment in the committee or on the floor. The panel will begin debating the defense policy bill at the end of this month and hold a full committee vote May 7. (Associated Press)

American Legion shoots down idea to tie immigration to military service

By Stephen Dinan and Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times