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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.
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.