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Admiral: Forces ready to confront Iran

The top U.S. Navy official in the Persian Gulf says he takes Iran's military capabilities seriously but insists his forces are prepared to confront any Iranian

FBI to mine social media for intel

The U.S. government is seeking software that can mine social media to predict the future.

Inside look: Remotely piloted warbirds

The Air Force training underway in southern New Mexico is helping keep U.S. forces safe across the world.

Navy names ship for Gabrielle Giffords

The Navy has named a ship for Gabrielle Giffords, the recently retired congresswoman from Arizona who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head received

German court sentences US airmen's killer to life

An Islamic extremist who killed two U.S. airmen bound for Afghanistan at Frankfurt airport last year and injured two others was convicted of murder and

Hold the mystery meat: Military food gets upgrade

Hold the mystery meat: Military mess halls soon will be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve

Marine Sgt. not guilty in hazing case

A military jury has found a Marine sergeant not guilty of charges in the hazing of a lance corporal in his squad.

Marines pose with Nazi symbol

The Marine Corps confirmed Thursday that one of its scout sniper teams in Afghanistan posed for a photograph in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of

GOP report questions Guantanamo detainee releases

The Bush and Obama administrations released or transferred 600 terror suspects deemed an acceptable threat from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, only

Admiral: Special ops to aid in Afg. war

Adm. Bill McRaven said Tuesday that special operations forces in Afghanistan are preparing for a possible expanded role as overall U.S. forces begin to draw

US General to visit Pakistan

U.S. officials say a senior U.S. military commander will visit Pakistan this month in what could be an important step in healing the rift between the two

Marines practice war, storm US beaches

Military officials say current training operations being conducted in Virginia and North Carolina is the largest amphibious training exercise they've attempted

Obamas to host dinner honoring Iraq veterans

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host a Feb. 29 dinner at the White House honoring members of the armed forces who served in Iraq.

More cities consider Iraq vets parades

A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering

Panetta: Pressure must be kept on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday the key to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear bomb is keeping global support for tough economic sanctions.

Obama pushes for veterans jobs programs

President Barack Obama is proposing steps to help veterans find work as firefighters, cops and park rangers.

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