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Capt. Kirk takes helm of US Navy's futuristic shipCapt. James Kirk took command of the USS Zumwalt on Friday, as the Navy's state-of-the-art ship moves closer to full operation.
Is the Pentagon doing enough for sexual assault victims?A report by the Human Rights Watch argues that victims of sexual assault have been given "bad discharge" from the military.
First LookChinese fighter jets in near collision with US aircraft, Pentagon saysIn the latest incident to mark the ongoing territorial dispute smothering the South China Sea, two Chinese fighter jets are said to have come within 50 feet of a US reconnaissance plane.
First LookSenate confirms openly gay Army chief, five years after 'don't ask, don't tell'Eric Fanning's confirmation sailed through the Senate after Sen. Pat Roberts (R) of Kansas withdrew objections that had stalled the process for months.
How Eric Fanning became the first openly gay official at the PentagonEight months after Eric Fanning was nominated for the position of Army secretary by President Obama, the Senate has finally made the nomination official.
Why Bergdahl court martial won't begin until new president takes officeOn Tuesday, Col. Jeffrey Nance delayed the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl until February 2017 to give his lawyers time to settle a dispute over documents.
First LookNORAD general: First female Air Force Commander is about more than genderGen. Lori Robinson's appointment as the the US Air Force's first female Commander is historic, but to those who know her, it isn't the least bit surprising.
First LookBill to restore burial rights for female WWII pilots flies through CongressFollowing an online petition and lobbying campaign, the House and Senate approved a bill Wednesday to restore eligibility for former Women Airforce Service Pilots to have their ashes placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
FocusIn Syria, a test of Obama's 'good enough' military doctrineThe war on terror has swung between full-scale war and avoiding quagmires. In the fight against ISIS, Obama and the Pentagon are seeking a new model.
First LookTorture at Abu Ghraib: Who will bear responsibility?A federal court is reexamining whether a civilian contractor can be sued for incidents of torture or whether the US military was ultimately responsible.
The female World War II pilots who got all Congress on their sideThe Senate on Tuesday unanimously recognized the rights of a group of World War II female aviators to be buried in Arlington cemetery. Their cause became a nationwide crowd-sourced campaign.
First LookWhy did West Point cadets pose with raised fists?A photo of 16 black female cadets at the US Military Academy raising their fists has sparked a debate over whether the gesture is a symbol of unity or a political act.
BLM protest? West Point inquiry into black female cadets' fists-raised photoA photo showing 16 black, female cadets in uniform with their fists raised has spurred questions about whether the gesture violates military restrictions on political activity.
Why US military doesn't welcome a decline in sexual-assault reportsDefense officials estimate that victims report fewer than 1 in 3 sexual assaults within the US military. They want that to change, and some steps are under way to reshape the culture surrounding victims.
In Iraq, US troops edge closer to front lines against ISISThe death of an American service member points to a shift in how the Pentagon is fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
How Russia is changing the Pentagon's calculus in EuropeThe US is deepening its military commitment to Europe – while at the same time trying to avoid shutting out Russia as an adversary.
Navy SEAL killed in Iraq: Who was Charlie Keating IV?Charlie Keating died Tuesday in Iraq in an Islamic State group attack near the city of Irbil.
First LookCheck out Sea Hunter, the US Navy's new 'crewless ship'No captain? The US Navy's newest prototype uses radar, sonar, and global positioning systems to navigate without direction from a human captain. Are autonomous ships the future for seafarers?
First LookIwo Jima flag raising: Curious historians prompt Marine Corps investigationAP photographer Joe Rosenthal didn't get the name of the flag raisers, leaving the task to the Marines, who, after some confusion, may have misidentified one of the men.
Who was really photographed at Iwo Jima? Marines start investigationThe US Marine Corps says it may have misidentified one of the men hoisting the American flag in the now-iconic image.
