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The congressionally-chartered National Commission on Military, National and Public Service made 124 recommendations last year, right at the start of the…

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Congressional commission calls for sweeping changes to military, public service programs

After nearly three years of work, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service last week released a long list of recommendations for…

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Congressional commission calls for sweeping changes to military, public service programs

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The congressionally-mandated National Commission on Military, National and Public Service offered up 124 recommendations Wednesday, which address everything from veterans preference rules to adding women to the Selective Service System.

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