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Ukraine crisis: US boots on the ground in Poland is an option, Hagel says'De-escalation is our focus,' Hagel said alongside his Polish counterpart, but 'we have to look at every possibility.' Even so, US steps on Ukraine are not meant to threaten Russia, he said.
Medal of Honor for 'uncommon valor' high in the Hindu KushSgt. Kyle White will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in November 2007. After his platoon was ambushed, he risked his life to rescue and comfort the wounded and dying and radioed for the help that saved his comrades.
Russian aircraft buzz US Navy destroyer: How big a deal?The incident took place over the weekend in the international waters of the Black Sea 鈥� 鈥榓 long way from US Navy bases and at the front doorstep鈥� of the Russian military, a naval analyst says.
At Fort Hood memorial, Obama promises help for war-weary troopsPresident Obama spoke at a Fort Hood memorial service Wednesday to remember three soldiers killed by Sgt. Ivan Lopez. He said the US needs to better address mental illness in the military.聽
US options to curb Russia on Ukraine: Boots on the ground in Poland?Amid GOP cries to 'do something' on Ukraine, the Pentagon weighs increasing military exercises, forward deploying equipment and personnel, and increasing naval, air, and ground presence. But there are also risks in doing too much, Pentagon officials say.
Does labeling Fort Hood shooter with PTSD stigmatize combat vets?Fort Hood shooter Sgt. Ivan Lopez is said to have had PTSD. But veterans and mental health professionals say this rush to label stigmatizes combat soldiers, including those with post-traumatic stress.
Fort Hood shooting victims: Family men, combat vetsThe three soldiers killed in a shooting rampage that wounded 16 others at Fort Hood this week were the backbone of the US Army 鈥� experienced sergeants with years of service who鈥檇 been to war.
Spc. Ivan Lopez, before Fort Hood attack: 'My spiritual peace has gone away.'Facebook posts and other reports are painting a fuller portrait of US Army Spc. Ivan Lopez, who killed three fellow soldiers and wounded 16 others before taking his own life.
Fort Hood shooting: the coffeehouse where soldiers find solaceFort Hood shooting: The wife of a wounded soldier started the 鈥楿nder the Hood鈥� coffeehouse near Fort Hood, Texas. It鈥檚 a place where soldiers can feel comfortable talking about their experiences and fears.
Fort Hood shooting: Could armed soldiers on base prevent tragedy?Except for military police officers, soldiers generally are not allowed to carry loaded weapons on US Army bases. This week's mass shooting at Fort Hood raises questions about that policy.
Fort Hood shooting: Is Army paying enough attention to mental health?In the days before he killed three people and himself at Fort Hood, Specialist Ivan Lopez had been 'under diagnosis' for post-traumatic stress disorder, 'but he had not yet been diagnosed.'
Fort Hood shooting: What's known about combat stress and violence?Fort Hood shooting suspect was being diagnosed for PTSD and claimed other mental health issues. The rates of suicide and domestic violence have increased during the years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, though it is unclear if an Iraq deployment played a role in this case.
Ivan Lopez: Truck driver. Dad. Drummer. Portrait emerges after Fort Hood attack.Spc. Ivan Lopez, who authorities say killed three others and himself Wednesday at Fort Hood in Texas, reportedly was grappling with depression and anxiety. Authorities hint at a precipitating on-base event.
Another Fort Hood shooting: Motive unclear, but 'jihad' ruled outFort Hood shooting: At Fort Hood, Texas, Wednesday, a troubled soldier who had served in Iraq and was said to have mental health issues shot and killed three fellow soldiers and wounded 16 others before killing himself.
Cyber-security: Hagel, at NSA headquarters, promises more transparencyIn a carefully worded speech on cyber-security described as a study in 'strategic ambiguity,' Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel also called for the development of offensive cyber-capabilities and investment in the Pentagon's Cyber Command.
General's sentence in sex case called a 'shock,' 'beyond disappointing'Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair received no jail time or demotion in rank despite having a long-standing affair with a captain under his command and inappropriate relationships with three junior soldiers.
Navy Yard rampage could have been prevented, Pentagon review concludesThe reservist who killed 12 people at the Washington Navy yard had behaved 'in a way that raised concerns about his mental stability,' but the 'information was not reported ... as required,' the Pentagon review finds.
Can military try sexual assault cases? Critics decry general's plea deal.Advocacy groups say the plea deal, in which sexual assault charges were dropped against Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, shows why military commanders should not have authority over such cases.聽
Military sexual assault bill clears Senate: what it could mean for troopsThe military sexual assault bill largely prohibits the 'good soldier' defense. It passed just days after a more robust version failed to receive sufficient support amid opposition from the Pentagon.
Is military better handling its sexual assault problem? Congress is watching.This week saw Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair on trial for sexual assault, and news of another case broke: A top Army prosecutor has been suspended after being accused of groping a military lawyer.
