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Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity

• By ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated Press
• Nov 14, 2021
• Nov 14, 2021 Updated Jul 3, 2026
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — It's a hidden crisis that has existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.

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