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Why 'Have a blessed day' greeting rattled the Air ForceWhen some airmen complained, gate guards at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia were told to stop saying 'Have a blessed day.' A minor uproar caused the Air Force to again allow the greeting.- Fort Hood prostitution case shows military's challenges with sexual assaultSgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen was a sexual assault response coordinator, but Army reports show he used his job to victimize women. He received a two-year sentence in a plea deal this week.
How big a security threat are Latin America's problems? US general weighs in.Gen. John Kelly, at a Senate hearing Thursday, called for a focus on stamping out the root causes of human and narco-trafficking in Latin America, so terrorists can't access smuggling routes.
Military helicopter crash victims found in the fog and rainMilitary officials say they have found the main site where a helicopter crashed, and seven marines and four helicopter crewmen are presumed dead. The crash occurred during a training mission on the northern Florida Gulf coast Tuesday night.
Florida military helicopter crash shows perils of combat trainingA Black Hawk helicopter went down off the Florida Panhandle on a training mission Tuesday night. Eleven US Marines and US Army soldiers are presumed lost in what could be among the deadliest military training accidents in recent years.
Terror fight's tricky question: Should Islamic State be shut down on Twitter?Suspending all known Islamic State-affiliated accounts would hinder the terrorist group from recruiting. But it also would 'represent a staggering loss of intelligence,' a new Brookings Institution study says.
Why Iran's latest foray into Iraq doesn't worry Pentagon 鈥� yetThe Iranian military is advising and reportedly even fighting alongside Iraqi forces trying to retake Tikrit from the Islamic State. If that's all Iran forces are doing, their presence might be helpful, the Pentagon says. But that's a big 'if.'
Behind delay to retake Mosul from Islamic State, desire to ease the aftermathLiberating the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State is expected to be a considerable challenge. But even more difficult could be taking care of civilians afterward.
Pentagon push for women's equality gets murky at academies' doorstepsAs the Pentagon opens more jobs to women, will the three service academies let in more female students? That's unclear, but it's a question with major implications for women's equality in the military.
Progress WatchWhy, despite the headlines, the world is a safer placeThe most destructive category of warfare 鈥� namely, war between two big rich countries 鈥� hasn鈥檛 had a new entrant since the Korean War came to an end in 1953.
What do Chelsea Manning treatments mean for transgender troops?The Pentagon appeared to go against its own policy in allowing transgender treatments for Chelsea Manning. The decision points to changes at the Pentagon on the issue, activists say, but none that are seismic.聽
With Ebola cases down dramatically, US military ends mission in West AfricaBetween November and February, new cases of Ebola in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone plummeted from 2,032 to 371, according to data from the White House, which attributed the decline to 鈥楿S-led containment efforts.鈥�
US effort to train Syrian rebels ramps up: Can Pentagon avoid past follies?The facts on the ground in Syria will make it very hard to find 'moderate' rebels to fight the Islamic State and the Assad regime. But modest goals to start should help.
In a historic first, five women qualify for Army Ranger SchoolThe Army opened its prestigious Army Ranger School to women last autumn. Now, five women have qualified and more could be on the way. But even if they pass, they still can't serve as Rangers 鈥� yet.
What does White House want from next Defense secretary? Clues at hearing.The Defense secretary's focus has been on a host of new challenges, including the rise of the Islamic State. At his confirmation hearing Wednesday, nominee Ashton Carter offered insight into his priorities.
Why is more data on Afghanistan war being classified, former US commanders askFormer military commanders are concerned the move will prevent Americans interested in tracking the conflict's progress from accessing information that has been readily available. The US command in Afghanistan has cited security reasons.
Pentagon wrestles with how to shield current veterans from budget cutsThe Pentagon's personnel costs are skyrocketing, making budget cuts necessary. But a commission is seeking ways to do that without breaking the military's 'social contract' with troops who served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
What Pentagon would gain from Bowe Bergdahl desertion chargeSgt. Bowe Bergdahl has already spent five years in Taliban captivity, but charging him with desertion would likely lead to no jail time and would send a message to soldiers.
Female vet harassed for parking in reserved spot resonates with other servicewomenIn a recent incident in North Carolina, a female veteran received a nasty note after pulling into a veterans-only parking space at a grocery store.
The hunt for Red October gets easier. How submarine warfare is changing.Improving technology could make it easier to find submarines. That's a threat to the US fleet 鈥� but it's also an opportunity for the Pentagon, a new report says.
