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What might Syria strike look like? Libya operation could hold cluesFour US Navy guided missile destroyers, along with British warships, are positioned in the Mediterranean Sea to attack Syrian military targets. It's a cat-and-mouse game, as Syria likely places decoys.
Why Syria's chemical weapons would be difficult target for US strikeThe US has said it wants to deter Syria 鈥� or anyone else 鈥� from using chemical weapons. But hitting the chemical weapons themselves could be dangerous for several reasons.
Destroyers approach Syria: What might a US strike look like?Destroyers: Syria is now within striking distance of destroyers and warplanes, says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. But the key is what military actions follow an initial US cruise-missile strike.
Nidal Hasan guilty in Fort Hood massacre. Next question: life, or death?Army Maj. Nidal Hasan was convicted Friday of all charges stemming from 2009 attack at Fort Hood, Texas, which killed 13 and wounded 30. Hasan has said he wants a martyr's death. Starting Monday, jurors will begin considering that option.- Lockheed Martin F-35B video: Night landing looks like UFOLockheed Martin F-35B: The US Marine Corps is conducting sea tests of the new Lockheed Martin F-35B at night. Check out the video of the aircraft's first night takeoff and landing.
Pentagon: US influence on Egypt military 'limited,' but ties pay dividendsThe US can't call the shots with its $1.6 billion in aid, but access to Egypt's leaders, preferential treatment at the Suez Canal, and rights of overflight at a strategic location benefit the Pentagon.
Why Iraqi request for help fighting Al Qaeda poses dilemma for USA surge of Al Qaeda-inspired violence has Iraq seeking support 鈥� and big weapons 鈥� from the US. Counterterrorism is a US priority, but some in Congress balk at certain arms sales. One reason: bloodshed in Egypt.
Pentagon unveils measures to curtail sexual assaults. Stringent enough?Under the new provisions, every victim of sexual assault in the military will be provided with special legal representation, and investigations of sexual assaults will be conducted by military lawyers, rather than less experienced personnel.
Pentagon extends military spouse benefits to same-sex married couplesSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel outlined a new policy to 'treat all married military personnel equally,' including providing 10 days' paid leave for same-sex couples to travel to a state where gay marriage is legal.
Seeking martyrdom, Nidal Hasan raises little fuss in Fort Hood courtroomMaj. Nidal Hasan, on trial for the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 soldiers, has acted contrary to many expectations, remaining cool and businesslike as witnesses recount the assault.
Yemen plot foiled: Could it have been an Al Qaeda ruse?Yemen plot foiled, but the intercepted chatter that preceded it has raised a few eyebrows. Some think it might have been an attempt to goad the US into action. Others reject that theory.
Too many classified papers at Pentagon? Time for a secrecy audit.Auditors plan to review how the Pentagon decides if documents should be kept secret. At the heart of the matter is the right balance between national security and transparency for the public.
Bradley Manning acquitted of 'aiding the enemy' but not of espionageWith an acquittal, Bradley Manning avoided his most serious charge, but he still faces convictions on multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act and theft. The judge has broad discretion for sentencing.
Bradley Manning trial: Leakers Julian Assange and Daniel Ellsberg weigh inBradley Manning is a patriot responsible for 'the most influential leak in history,' WikiLeaks' Assange argues. Ellsberg warns the trial has grave consequences for democracy and journalism.
Women in combat no later than 2016, Pentagon saysThe next steps to prepare for women in combat include setting physical standards for previously male-only jobs and reassuring Congress that combat won't expose more women to sexual assault.
No-fly zone in Syria 'no less than an act of war,' top general saysIn a letter to Congress, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff cautions that a no-fly zone in Syria could also be costly, averaging as much as $1 billion per month.
Al Qaeda growing, but less focused on US, study findsThe number of Al Qaeda affiliates has expanded, as have their geographic scope, but the terror network has become more diffuse and decentralized, the RAND study found.- Why does John McCain have a problem with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs?Sen. John McCain said he鈥檇 put a hold on the confirmation of Gen. Martin Dempsey for a second term after a testy exchange about Syria. 锘匡豢锘匡豢Is the senator's real aim to engage with the White House on Syria policy?
- Bradley Manning trial: 'Aiding the enemy' charges stand, but hard to proveThe judge in the military trial of Bradley Manning ruled Thursday she would not dismiss the 'aiding the enemy' charges. But prosecutors so far have proved neither intent nor harm, observers say.聽
FocusSexual assault in the military: Can special counsels for victims help?After a wave of sexual assault cases in the military, the Air Force is using special lawyers in a聽venture that top Pentagon officials hope will transform the way the armed forces treat victims.
