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US military footprint on Philippines could grow after typhoon HaiyanThe aftermath of typhoon Haiyan is showing Filipinos the benefits of a robust US military presence. That could help a US-Philippines military accord currently under discussion.
Philippines: US military's ships, aircraft to aid in typhoon Haiyan reliefThe Pentagon orders an aircraft carrier group to the Philippines to help with search and rescue, deliver supplies of gasoline and water, and back a massive relief effort in the wake of typhoon Haiyan.
More Iraq, Afghanistan vets going from service member to member of CongressSixteen members of Congress have served in Iraq or Afghanistan – the largest contingent of former service members to come to Capitol Hill since the 1980s. More could be on the way.
- Is Pentagon response to sexual assault broken? Clash over new bill.
A bipartisan group of senators is proposing legislation mandating that instead of military commanders deciding whether a rape charge has merit and should move forward, an independent judiciary will.
With US set to exit Afghanistan, is legalizing the Taliban the way to end the war?A US combat role is slated to end in Afghanistan by late 2014, and negotiations go on over terms for keeping US troops there for training. But some analysts see a need to do a deal with the Taliban, sooner or later.
Syria meets first chemical weapons deadline, but much harder ones aheadSyria has destroyed its equipment for making chemical weapons, but now it must destroy its stockpile. Similar efforts in the US show that the process is long and complicated.
- 'American Blackout': Is National Geographic's take on cyberattack accurate?
The National Geographic Channel’s fictionalized account of a 10-day blackout following a major cyberattack draws on previous events and expert opinions to paint a rather bleak picture.
Air Force Academy honor oath: 'God' now optionalSome cadets at the US Air Force Academy have complained of unwanted religious proselytizing. Now, the academy has made 'so help me God' an optional phrase in the cadets' honor oath.
Pentagon's top three threats in the 'deep future' What sorts of threats will the US military face in the 'deep future'? Here is a list of the top three picks.
Robot jellyfish? Eel-like craft? Why US Navy wants undersea drones.Unmanned underwater vehicles could transform US military operations in the world's oceans, just as aerial drones have changed the way America conducts land wars. That's why the Navy is funding projects that sound as if they are pulled straight from science fiction.
Medal of Honor recipient: jobless and struggling with horrors of warCapt. William Swenson, an Afghanistan War vet awarded with the Medal of Honor Tuesday, has openly said he struggles with combat stress. President Obama lauded his courage on and off the battlefield.
New Pentagon rules ban tattoos on the neck and below elbows or kneesThe Pentagon's new regulations designating tattoo-free zones for body art come as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are winding down and recruitment pressures are easing.
How NATO is navigating Syria (and other issues for the evolving Alliance)On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the NATO secretary general discusses Syria and how 'smart defense' will contribute to cash-strapped Alliance members’ security future.
Pentagon warns against government shutdown, but study says it can live on lessEven as Pentagon officials warn lawmakers of the dire effects of a government shutdown, a panel that includes former members of the Joint Chiefs says staffing cuts can safely be made.
Why Navy Yard shooting raises tough questions for PentagonThe Navy Yard shooting has raised questions about security clearance and mental health, but with many vets dealing with combat-related stress, any solutions are fraught with complications.
Navy Yard shooting: US to review security at all military installationsSecretary Hagel spent much of the day following the Navy Yard shooting collecting input to help define the parameters of the review, which could be announced Wednesday, a senior Pentagon official said.
Navy Yard shooting: What to do about attacks on US military at home?Monday's horrific Washington Navy Yard shooting, which killed 12, is the third attack in four years on US military installations at home. Active-duty or former military men were behind all three cases.
Cover StoryCyber security: The new arms race for a new front lineThe Pentagon – and a growing cyber industrial complex – gears up for the new front line: cyberspace. Cyber defense is necessary. But it could cost us.
Navy's sexual assault number goes up. Better reporting?Sexual assaults reported in the Navy increased by 50 percent over last year. Officials say that's because training and awareness programs have helped make sailors more willing to report such assaults.
9/11 Commission leaders push for changes in US terrorism fightThe top two officials on the 9/11 Commission note that the threat of terrorism has changed, especially during the past three years. US policy must evolve too, they say.
