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Is US goal to 'destroy' Islamic State? President Obama and US envoy disagree.While President Obama speaks of destroying the Islamic State, US Special Envoy John Allen tells a German newsmagazine that 'defeating, dismantling, and degrading' of IS will result in 'ultimately destroying the idea.'
US Navy joins AirAsia recovery efforts: why the US military is helpingThe USS Sampson arrived in the Java Sea off the coast of Indonesia Tuesday afternoon and has helped to pinpoint the airliner鈥檚 debris field. The USS Fort Worth is standing by.
Al Shabab intelligence chief reportedly target of US airstrike in SomaliaIf confirmed, his death would be the latest in a series of setbacks the US military has dealt the terrorist organization.
War in Afghanistan officially over. Does that mean end of fighting for US?Although combat operations ended Sunday, America will continue advisory and counterterrorism missions in Afghanistan. The ongoing international military campaign will have some 13,000 service members, most of them US troops.
Did Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill reveal classified details about bin Laden raid?Former Navy SEAL Robert O鈥橬eill has suggested that he fired the fatal shot that killed Osama bin Laden. Now, the Navy is investigating whether he revealed classified information.
Worse than Islamic State? Concerns rise about Iraq's Shiite militias.The Islamic State is a serious threat to Iraq from the outside, former military officials agree. But Shiite militias, which are gaining influence, threaten from within, they say.
Pentagon: why training Iraqis to take on Islamic State will take '3 years, minimum'US general says needs include: assess and repair what the Iraqi troops actually have in their arsenal, rotate units out for training, and convince Sunni tribes to rejoin the fight.
Sony hack: Why do analysts believe North Korea is behind attack?Sony reportedly canceled the release of 'The Interview' Wednesday, after a terrorist threat aimed at theaters that screened the comedy about the attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
Pentagon's floating missile defense future: a pair of billion-dollar blimpsThe Pentagon previewed two helium-filled surveillance airships Wednesday. The giant dirigibles are expected to be deployed over the East Coast in February as the United States' new missile defense system.
Navy develops 'GhostSwimmer' drone that looks like a shark. Seriously.Navy engineers have developed an unmanned underwater vehicle that looks and moves like a fish. The GhostSwimmer is currently being used to gather ocean and weather data, but could one day be weaponized.
Why the Navy is excited about new laser weaponsAccording to a Navy announcement released Wednesday, a new laser weapon system has performed perfectly in tests this fall.
Senate torture report: six top findings The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released an executive summary of its investigation into the Central Intelligence Agency鈥檚 detention and interrogation program 鈥� an investigation launched in 2009 after lawmakers learned that the CIA had destroyed videotapes of detainee interrogations. Here are six top findings in the report.
Symbolic 'end' to Afghanistan war overshadowed by new Obama plansThe US and NATO closed their combat command in Afghanistan Monday, but US troops will remain and recent developments raise questions about their role.
Purple Heart medal likely for Ft. Hood victims. Right decision?The Ft. Hood shooting by Nidal Malik Hasan, killing 13 people and wounding 32 , was not considered a terrorist attack, which meant victims could not be awarded the Purple Heart medal. A provision in a defense spending bill would make such awards possible.
Ashton Carter: Pentagon insider known to get things donePresident Obama has picked Ashton Carter to be secretary of Defense. If confirmed, Carter will have to deal with wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria while tightening Pentagon spending and facing the new threat of cyber warfare.
Pentagon sex assault report shows progress, but victims still in shadowsA Pentagon report on sex assault in the military holds some hopefuls signs, but many women still fear retribution for coming forward.
How to topple Islamic State? 3 strengths that can be turned to weaknesses. Here are the top three strengths of Islamic State fighters 鈥� and how these strengths could be used against them:
Ashton Carter emerges as top pick for Defense. Why Obama might want a wonk.The Oxford University-educated theoretical physicist has a reputation for getting things done and is well-regarded by Republicans, particularly Sen. John McCain.
Why did FBI urge US troops to scrub social media accounts?The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned current and former service members to carefully weed their social media profiles for information that could attract the attention of Islamic State fighters.
Mich猫le Flournoy out of running to be Defense secretary: Top prospects nowMich猫le Flournoy, who could have been the first female Defense secretary, reportedly cited family concerns in bowing out of consideration for the post. Among the names now circulating is Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
