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Pentagon is worrying about 'Terminator' coming true. Seriously.Weapons that can be programmed to autonomously kill without human input are 'a decade or so away,' a top Pentagon official says. What to do about that is a question causing deep disagreement.聽
How big a military threat is Russia, really?Some US generals see Putin's moves in Ukraine and Syria as dangerously aggressive. Others see calculated efforts aimed at blunting Western influence but not directly challenging the US.
First LookPentagon report stirs fresh debate on closing of prison at Guant谩namo BayThe first unclassified report on the suspected military backgrounds of Guant谩namo Bay prisoners聽tells the stories of 107 detainees.
For some in military, a heartbreak Trump can't comprehendDonald Trump's criticism of a Muslim-American family that lost its son in Iraq has stirred dismay among veterans and soldiers.聽
US veteran homelessness slashed in half: What's behind the decline?In the past six years, the number of unsheltered veterans has been slashed by more than half, according to a report released Monday by the Obama administration.
Boot camps for the mind? Pentagon aims to build super soldiers.At the nexus of biology and technology,聽military researchers are finding new ways to train soldiers to shoot better, make life-or-death decisions more quickly, and even recover more effectively 鈥� even joyfully.
First LookMemorial honors first barrier-breaking, black marinesDedication of a memorial to the first black marines in Lejeune Memorial Gardens, N.C., is another step in the American military's long march toward equality.
A Medal of Honor 鈥� and inspiration for nation in turmoilPresident Obama awarded Lt. Col. Kettles a Medal of Honor Monday, nearly 50 years after he led a daring helicopter mission to rescue 44 soldiers in Vietnam.
Decrease in Taliban violence leaves US officials cautiously hopefulMilitary officers report a lower-than-typical level of violence from the Taliban, but observers are cautious about whether the lull could indicate a turning point.聽
560 US troops headed to Iraq before push to retake Mosul, Pentagon saysThe troops will help establish a newly retaken air base to support an anticipated battle to recapture Mosul from the Islamic state, part of a shift in how US forces are aiding Iraqi Security Forces.聽
What鈥檚 being done to prevent veteran suicide?A new nationwide report by the Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that 20 veterans committed suicide each day in 2014, down from the VA's estimate of 22 veteran suicides each day in 2010.
First LookWill recent deaths tame Navy SEAL training?The death of a Navy SEAL trainee has been ruled a homicide, following two other recent deaths and raising questions about the SEAL's infamously difficult training.
Would California bill infringe on religious liberty of 海角大神 colleges?The legislation, passed by the state Senate in May and taken up by the state Assembly Thursday, would, among other things, allow LGBT students to sue religious educational institutions.
End of Pentagon transgender ban means no more 'tiptoeing' for this MarineThe Pentagon announced Thursday it was lifting its ban on transgender troops serving in the US military, the latest in a series of decisions redefining who may serve.
Marines instructors under investigation after death of Muslim recruitRaheel Siddiqui died in March, days after arriving at a US Marines training facility in聽Parris Island, S.C. Fifteen Marine drill聽sergeants聽are being investigated.聽
Detained US soldiers revealed US sensitive information to Iranians, Navy saysA US Navy report says聽poor planning, leaders who did not properly consider risks, and complacency amid a lack of oversight and low morale, contributed to the January capture of 10 US sailors.
The Marines go gender neutral: Are the troops on board?The Marine Corps announced this week that it will rename non-gender neutral combat positions, a move that has generated a negative response among some marines.
First LookPentagon set to allow openly transgender soldiersThe Pentagon is expected to announce that transgender individuals can openly serve in the military. Military officials have asked for more time to work out the details.聽
Women at Coast Guard Academy: Record high enrollmentThe US Coast Guard Academy marked the milestone Monday as it welcomes a class with a record 38 percent of female cadets.
Who was the mysterious sixth Marine in the iconic Iwo Jima photo?After months of investigation, the Marine Corps announced today that one of the Marines in the famous flag raising photo taken in 1945 after capture of Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima is not who we thought he was.聽
