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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.
18:15 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.
04:01 May 20, 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.
17:15 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.
19:17 May 19, 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.
19:32 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.
22:23 May 15, 2013
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As military sexual assaults rise sharply, members of Congress have grown impatient with the Pentagon’s repeated promises to address the problem and are drafting legislation to make their own fixes.
11:42 May 14, 2013
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The officer accused of failing to stop a group of his Marines from urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters will be tried at a special court-martial, the Marine Corps announced Monday.
15:34 May 13, 2013
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The Air Force’s head of sexual assault prevention and response did not enter a plea to charges of sexual battery Thursday, just days after his arrest inflamed an already heated debate about the military’s efforts to stop sexual assault.
16:02 May 9, 2013
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Amid a burgeoning scandal over the military’s halting efforts to eliminate sexual assaults within its ranks, a series of demeaning and offensive Facebook pages produced by members of the Marine Corps is now coming under scrutiny.
18:32 May 9, 2013
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President Obama told reporters Tuesday afternoon that he had told Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel “to step up our game exponentially” to prevent sexual assaults and punish attackers.
15:35 May 9, 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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Greenert: Navy to focus on health of force, naval dominance
October 31, 2012
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Military preparing for 'Frankenstorm'
October 26, 2012
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Report blasts Army Engineers for paying contractor despite lingering problems
October 25, 2012
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Panetta: US, South Korea alliance strong against North Korea provocations
October 24, 2012
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Best Warrior event a test of soldiers’ mettle
October 23, 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.