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U.S. MILITARY IMPRESSED BY TANZANIA'S BOMB-SNIFFING RATS
BY KELLY KENNEDY
When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)
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U.S. Military Impressed by Tanzania's Bomb-Sniffing RatsBY KELLY KENNEDY
When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)
BY KATE BRANNEN
A delegation of Massachusetts representatives is urging Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to support the U.S. Senate's stronger language demanding tougher oversight of the Army's Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). ... full story
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U.S. Military Impressed by Tanzania's Bomb-Sniffing RatsBY KELLY KENNEDY
When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)
BY KATE BRANNEN
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