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Syrian crisis: the case for the US to intervene now – or notSenate hawks urge a swift US military response to Syria's deepening conflict, citing humanitarian concerns and US security interests, including the regime's chemical weapons. Critics ask: Is it possible to end the fighting on acceptable terms?
Sikh temple shootings: Extremist groups recruit from US military ranksInvestigation into the background of alleged shooter Wade Michael Page highlights practice of extremist groups to target prospects with a military background.
Sikh temple shooter: decorated Army veteran on watchlist for 10 yearsPentagon releases military record of Wade Michael Page, a decorated Army veteran killed in a shootout with police, but is not commenting on renewed concerns about extremists in the US military.
Top 3 lessons the US military has learned in Afghanistan As robust defense budget wranglings continue on Capitol Hill, much of the debate about one of the Pentagon's largest expenses – Afghanistan – centers around just how effective the decade-long fight has been. Here are the top three lessons that US military has learned in Afghanistan.
Why have F-22 pilots passed out at the controls? Pentagon solves mystery.On Tuesday, Pentagon officials announced the results of an investigation into dangerous malfunctions surrounding the F-22 – the most expensive fighter jet in military history.
Gun control: Why the US military is fighting with the NRAUS military commanders are trying to cope with an epidemic of suicides within the armed forces. Officials say they are frustrated by a recent law, backed by the NRA, that makes it difficult to talk to soldiers about personally owned firearms.
- Afghan war: Did US commanders cover up 'horrific' conditions at hospital?
A House subcommittee hears testimony of 'horrific' conditions at the US-funded Dawood Military Hospital in Afghanistan, including bribery and surgery without anesthesia. Retired officers say there was an attempt to block an investigation.
Defense cuts: three things Americans should know The US House approved a bill in July that’s likely to spark a showdown on military spending.
Why a grateful father helped raise $1.1 million to help veteransPhillip Green did not have to send his children to Iraq or Afghanistan, so he wanted to thank the troops that did go. He's part of a group trying to convince some rich families to pledge 1 percent of their net worth to helping vets.
Pentagon warns that US faces IED threat at homeThe roadside bombs (improvised explosive devices) so deadly to US troops in Afghanistan are also being deployed against Americans at home, as the Pentagon adapts wartime strategies to help counter the threat.
Cyberdefense: Should Americans be concerned about their privacy?As Congress weighs information-sharing among government agencies, including the NSA, in the name of cyberdefense, the Pentagon is seeking to allay Americans' privacy concerns.
US quietly prepares for naval clash with Iran in Strait of HormuzIran is ramping up its production of mini-submarines, which are 'a huge problem' for US naval power. The US has countered by sending minesweepers to the region.
Army uses 'Xena: Warrior Princess' as inspiration for new body armor for womenMaking body armor that better fits the bodies of female troops is a considerable engineering challenge. The Army is forging ahead with improvements after a decade of women serving on the front lines.
- CIA's harsh interrogation techniques: three key memos now online The most detailed documents describing the Central Intelligence Agency’s secret interrogation, rendition, and detention program are now online in the American Civil Liberties Union’s new Torture Database. Here are three of the most important memos of the 5,000-plus that the ACLU obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and legal challenges going back to 2003, according to Alexander Abdo, staff attorney for the ACLU’s National Security Project.
Cover StoryWomen in combat: US military on verge of making it officialWomen in combat: De facto warriors in Afghanistan and Iraq, women are now closer than ever to the "profession of combat arms." The US military is opening jobs to them closer to the battlefield, and they are pushing to abolish job limits through legal battles.
- Pentagon celebrates gay pride month, but can it really make gays equal?
The repeal of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' has exposed some inequalities – between spousal benefits for heterosexual troops and those for homosexual troops who are also in legal partnerships.
After sex scandal, Air Force mulls using only women to train female recruitsDozens of young female cadets were the victims of sexual misconduct by their basic training instructors. In response, the Air Force is considering using more, or only, women to train women.
Pentagon dilemma: More privacy in barracks linked to more sexual assaultPentagon upgrades in troops' living quarters sought to ease rigors of persistent conflict, but lax regulations are also producing more high-risk situations for young servicemen and women.
Taliban attacks on US bases in Afghanistan: enabled by Pakistani forces?The volume of explosives used in attacks on US military bases in Afghanistan in recent days fuels concern that Pakistani security services are taking a stronger hand in backing insurgent groups.
- US plans to base regional force in Kuwait. Will Iran get the message?
As the Pentagon exits Afghanistan it is looking to Kuwait to base a sizable force. One aim, to dispel the perception in the Mideast, disseminated by Iran, that the US is pulling back in the region.
