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Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem
Reuters* House panel proposes tougher penalties for attackers * Measures also aim to improve victim treatment and support * Proposals follow string of military sexual assault cases By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers frustrated...Tags: Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Sex Crimes, Military Justice, Fort Hood (military base)
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Appeals court turns away effort to force US to release photos taken of dead bin Laden
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos. The three-judge...Tags: Washington, DC, Justice and Rights, Police Investigations, Freedom of Information Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Army To Honor Yankees Employee From Stamford
The Hartford CourantFor Deborah Tymon of Stamford, honoring America's veterans comes naturally, and very personally. Tymon, a senior vice president for marketing who has been with the Yankees for 29 years, has taken charge of the team's numerous efforts on behalf of...Tags: Johnny Damon, George Steinbrenner, Nick Swisher, Stamford, U.S. Army
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U.S. general suspended amid misconduct investigation
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The commanding general at the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson in South Carolina was suspended from his position on Tuesday amid allegations of misconduct, including adultery and having a physical altercation, the...Tags: Sexual Assault, Sex Crimes, U.S. Army, Sexual Misconduct
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Pentagon wants $450 million for maintaining, upgrading Guantanamo prison
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is asking Congress for more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison that President Barack Obama wants to close. New details on the administration's budget request emerged on Tuesday...Tags: Parties and Movements, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, Carl Levin
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Exclusive: U.S. Air Force to move forward target date for F-35 use
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force plans to start operational use of Lockheed Martin Corp.-built F-35 fighter jets in mid-2016, a year earlier than planned, using a similar software package as the Marine Corps, two sources familiar with the plans...Tags: Military Aircraft, Military Equipment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Congress, Sports
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F-35 fighter jet program reaches milestone with vertical takeoff
The F-35 fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, hit a major milestone when it completed its first-ever vertical takeoff. On Monday, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. released a video in...
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Kaman Pledges Support For Employees in National Guard and Reserves
The Hartford CourantBLOOMFIELD — Kaman chief executive Neal Keating, standing at a podium, gave a few remarks before signing a statement that said the company will support its employees who are active in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. "We've supported our...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Career and Workplace, FuelCell Energy Incorporated, Aetna Inc., Northeast Utilities
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Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations : sources
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terrorism suspects overseas that are currently run by the CIA, several U.S. government sources said on Monday....Tags: Military Equipment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, U.S. Military, Police Investigations
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Reuters World News Highlights 2200 GMT May 20
ReutersTOP STORIES ----------- AMMAN/BEIRUT - U.S. President Barack Obama voiced concern at Hezbollah's growing role in the Syrian civil war on Monday after men from the Lebanese militia fought their biggest battle yet alongside President Bashar al-Assad's...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Walmart, Washington, DC, Iran, Islam
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Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations -sources
Reuters* Pentagon control could open program to more congressional oversight * Strikes in Yemen to be run by armed forces * CIA to keep drone operations in Pakistan for now By Tabassum Zakaria and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President...Tags: Military Equipment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, U.S. Military, Police Investigations
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EXCLUSIVE-U.S. Air Force to move forward target date for F-35 use
Reuters* Air Force aims for mid-2016 start * Navy eyes mid-2018 date for operational use of F-35s * Marines sticking to mid-2015 target date By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force plans to start operational use of Lockheed...Tags: Military Aircraft, Military Equipment, U.S. Congress, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Sports
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