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On the front lines of sexual assault in the military: Army chaplainsWith the Pentagon ramping up its efforts to root out sexual assault in the military, Army chaplains are poised to play an important role. Finding the right voice, however, can prove difficult.聽
US Navy rescues Iranians from Somali pirates 鈥� no 'thank you' expectedA US Navy search-and-seizure team rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates in November. Maybe Iran will send a fruit basket.聽
Under new defense strategy, what is biggest threat facing US now?The new defense strategy rolled out by the Pentagon Thursday centers on military priorities that are, in many cases, dramatically different from the ones that dominated the post-9/11 decade.聽
New Pentagon strategy recasts military in Obama's imageThe new Pentagon strategy unveiled Thursday is aimed at trimming defense spending. But Obama took the opportunity to overhaul the military's priorities so they match his own.聽
Leaner military, weaker military? Obama must tread tricky line.The defense strategy released Thursday faces up to budget realities, but the Obama administration will have to balance the need for cuts against Pentagon warnings about undermining security.聽
Pentagon to abandon two-war strategy, but at what cost to US security?The Pentagon has long said it must be prepared to fight two wars at once. Budget cuts and changing global threats mean that standard is no longer practical, experts say.
