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HEROES 2013
As the sun rose on Sept. 14, 2011, an urgent call went out for a casualty evacuation. A Navy explosive ordnance technician supporting special operations forces in Afghanistan had stepped on an improvised explosive device in an area rife with enemy activity.
10:53 June 18, 2013
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Analysis
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HEROES 2013
When the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan was activated in early 2009, its new commander knew the unit would face challenges in Afghanistan but he also knew that the Marines and sailors could have tremendous impact.
June 12, 2013
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The Joint Chiefs of Staff and top lawyers from each of the armed services appeared before a Senate committee Tuesday, hoping to stave off a plan from some in Congress to remove commanders’ authority to prosecute sexual predators within the ranks.
June 4, 2013
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The Secret Service and the Capitol Police are investigating active-duty and former Marines in connection with threatening messages posted on Facebook pages, USA Today reported.
May 28, 2013
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Nearly a decade into the Pentagon’s efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment in the military, some parts of the armed services still allow — and even encourage — the kind of anti-woman sentiment that directly contradicts the Defense Department’s oft-cited “zero tolerance” policy.
May 23, 2013
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Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts, commander of the Army’s training center at Fort Jackson, S.C., was suspended Tuesday after allegations of adultery and a “physical altercation,” a spokesman said.
May 21, 2013
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Degrading hate speech against women remains ubiquitous in the military, despite efforts to address the sexual assault crisis.
May 19, 2013
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Military leaders are disappointed, embarrassed and have, “in many ways, failed” on stopping sexual assault in the military, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday afternoon.
May 17, 2013
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As the president continues to press top military brass to stop sexual assaults and a third man in charge of sexual assault prevention is accused of misconduct, the Air Force chief of staff said he’s open to doing what advocates have been suggesting for years: Removing the authority to prosecute sex crimes from the chain of command.
May 17, 2013
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The 101st Airborne Division’s officer for a sexual assault response program has been removed from his job after he was accused by his ex-wife of violating a protective order, according to Army officials.
May 16, 2013
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An Army sergeant first class who had been a sexual assault prevention program coordinator at Fort Hood is now under investigation for abusive sexual contact and acting as a pimp, another blow to the military's efforts to show that it takes sexual assault seriously.
May 15, 2013
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Congress looks to force change in military on sexual assault
May 14, 2013
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Marine captain to be tried in urination video case
May 13, 2013
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Krusinski enters no plea; trial date set for July 18
May 9, 2013
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Marine Corps called to task for Facebook pages
May 8, 2013
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Obama to Hagel: Pentagon must ‘step up our game’ to reduce sexual assault
May 7, 2013
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Pentagon’s annual report shows sexual assault numbers up sharply
May 7, 2013
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Air Force sex assault prevention chief charged in sex assault
May 6, 2013
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US sending more Ospreys to Okinawa
April 29, 2013
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Luck, goodwill reuniting WWII vet with bomber jacket
April 27, 2013
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Head of Marine Corps Officer Candidates School relieved of command
April 25, 2013
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Operational Afghan air force possible, but not certain
April 23, 2013
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Osprey gets support role in Marine One squadron
April 19, 2013
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Military sexual assault victims share heartbreak as lawmakers renew push
April 18, 2013
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Marine general: The war is Afghanistan’s to win
April 18, 2013
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Marine accused of urinating on Taliban bodies will face court-martial
April 17, 2013
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Dunford calls for strong post-2014 presence in Afghanistan
April 16, 2013
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Navy budget adds ships and sailors; Marines up readiness
April 10, 2013
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DOD hopes to save money with more base closures, fewer civilians
April 10, 2013
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Admiral says US can protect itself from North Korean missiles
April 9, 2013
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Navy leader Greenert: 'We need to be where it matters'
April 8, 2013
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Hagel: Defense Department must adapt for the future
April 3, 2013
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Defense secretary chats with enlisted personnel
March 29, 2013
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USS Stennis group commander reprimanded
March 28, 2013
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Court-martial recommended for Marine who urinated on Taliban corpse
March 27, 2013
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Marine Corps identifies some of the wounded in mortar accident
March 22, 2013
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Three Marines killed in apparent murder-suicide at Quantico
March 22, 2013
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Marines killed in Nevada mortar explosion identified
March 21, 2013
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Hearing concludes for Marine accused of urinating on Taliban bodies
March 19, 2013
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Marine faces pre-trial hearing in Afghan urination incident
March 15, 2013
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Commanders’ ability to overturn court-martial results under scrutiny
March 14, 2013
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Sexual assault survivors criticize military culture, justice system
March 13, 2013
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Bill would ban commanders from overturning court-martial verdicts
March 12, 2013
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As furloughs loom, Pentagon spends $1B on unemployment benefits
March 7, 2013
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Marines halt new enrollments in tuition assistance programs; other services could follow
March 5, 2013
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Commissary trims, some DOD school furloughs begin mid-April
March 4, 2013
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Hagel still hopeful on sequestration deal
March 1, 2013
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Effects of sequestration will be real for every service branch
March 1, 2013
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Pentagon grounds entire Joint Strike Fighter fleet
February 22, 2013
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Guantanamo joke flies over the head of some readers
February 19, 2013
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Gen. Allen retiring from military; cites family health issues
February 19, 2013
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Troops use humor to disparage new medal
February 15, 2013
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Pentagon creates new medal for cyber, drone wars
February 13, 2013
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Pentagon extends new benefits to same-sex military partners
February 11, 2013
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Defense secretary's tenure marked by breaking down of barriers
February 10, 2013
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Panetta: BRAC back on the table in 2014 Pentagon budget
February 7, 2013
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Dempsey: Changes aimed at balancing readiness, budget uncertainty
February 6, 2013
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Same-sex spouse named Ft. Bragg spouse of the year, offered club membership
January 25, 2013
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Combat roles for women will strengthen the military, leaders say
January 25, 2013
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Combat integration opportunity to make services better, leaders say
January 24, 2013
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Panetta: Joint Chiefs unanimous on dropping ban on women in combat
January 24, 2013
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Officials: Panetta, Dempsey to remove ban on women in combat
January 23, 2013
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US, UK defense chiefs say hostage situation in Algeria is over
January 19, 2013
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Panetta in London says terrorists will find 'no refuge'
January 18, 2013
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Military leaders see danger in Congress not passing defense budget
January 17, 2013
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Panetta: US hostages taken in Algeria attack a 'terrorist act'
January 16, 2013
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Panetta to pope: Pray for me
January 16, 2013
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Panetta: No US troops on the ground in Mali
January 15, 2013
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US delays drawdown at Lajes Field, Panetta says
January 15, 2013
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Panetta promises help for France in Mali
January 14, 2013
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Second Marine to face court martial in urination incident
January 11, 2013
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Fourth living veteran of Afghanistan war to receive Medal of Honor
January 11, 2013
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Army opens Special Operations flying missions to women
January 11, 2013
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Air Force to assign counsel for victims of sex assault
January 9, 2013
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Obama nominates Chuck Hagel as next secretary of defense
January 7, 2013
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US military’s alcohol-soaked culture taking toll on servicemembers
December 26, 2012
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Navy calls for changes after report on sex assaults at military academies
December 21, 2012
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Marine pleads guilty to urinating on Taliban corpse
December 20, 2012
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Marines end Ultimate Fighting Championship sponsorship
December 18, 2012
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Random breathalyzer program set for Marines
December 17, 2012
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Fort Bragg club wants board to review whether to admit same-sex spouse
December 13, 2012
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Same-sex spouse not allowed to join group at Fort Bragg
December 12, 2012
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Who's got spirit?
December 7, 2012
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Pentagon general counsel resigns
December 6, 2012
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Austin will be nominated to lead US Central Command
December 6, 2012
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Panetta thanks 'miracle workers' at Walter Reed in Bethesda
December 4, 2012
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Panetta: Post-2014 Afghan effort to be substantial
November 29, 2012
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Women already proven in combat, lawsuit says
November 28, 2012
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Women sue Panetta over combat exclusion
November 27, 2012
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Navy names latest sub the USS Delaware
November 19, 2012
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Ethical lapses by some shouldn't taint all, Panetta says
November 15, 2012
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More 'explicit' details on scandal as Panetta orders review of ethics
November 15, 2012
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US, Thailand ink agreement focused on security, stability
November 15, 2012
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Clinton: Allies not worried Allen probe will affect Afghan mission
November 14, 2012
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US relocating radar, space surveillance telescope to Australia
November 14, 2012
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DOD: Allen emails to Petraeus friend 'inappropriate and flirtatious'
November 13, 2012
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Panetta set to visit Australia, focus on rotational deployments
November 12, 2012
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Panetta: Petraeus resignation was right call
November 12, 2012
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Pentagon, White House mulling future of US troops in Afghanistan, Panetta says
November 12, 2012
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Report: Afghan security forces not ready for 2014
November 1, 2012
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Literacy and lack of air support capabilities are among the challenges the Afghan air force faces to become fully operational.
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Chuck Hagel met with six junior enlisted servicemembers over hot dogs and sandwiches Thursday, a meeting he hopes to make happen regularly each month.
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Kentucky reader contacts senator to protest fake news, prompting senator to demand answers from a bemused Pentagon.
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The Distinguished Warfare Medal's precedence over Bronze Star, Purple Heart, spurs creative ire.
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In a turnaround, a lesbian who had been denied membership in an officer's spouse club at Fort Bragg has offered full membership - and honored as the base's spouse of the year.
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Last overseas trip as secretary of defense includes stop at Vatican
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Staff Sgt. Edward W. Deptola is accused of urinating on the body of a dead Taliban fighter in July 2011.
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Starting in January, testing will be done at least twice a year for all
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Midshipmen and cadets get ready for Army-Navy game in online battle of spirited videos.
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Jeh Johnson says he will return to private practice in 2013.