RSSGeneral Defends War Progress Despite ‘Whistleblower’ Account
A top American commander in Afghanistan defended the war's progress and the accuracy of the Army's reports about it Wednesday in the wake of accusations that Congress and the public are not getting the real story of life on the ground.
Iraq Vets Still Pushing for NYC Parade
New York City dumped an estimated 40 tons of ticker tape on the Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Tuesday, but Iraq War veterans won't see a parade in honor of their efforts any time soon.Iran Warns of Counterstrike if Attacked
The United States and Israel are in no position to launch a military strike against Iran over its nuclear program, the deputy head of Iran's armed forces said.
Pieces of Atsugi Aircraft Fall Off Midair, One Strikes Vehicle
A piece from an EA-6 Prowler at Naval Air Facility Atsugi fell out of the sky and struck a moving vehicle, but no injuries were reported Wednesday, Navy officials said.India Upgrades its Military With China in Mind
India has decided to buy 126 fighter jets from France, taken delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia and prepared for its first aircraft carrier in recent weeks as it modernizes its military to match China's.
Dempsey Heads to Egypt with Relations on Line
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will travel to Egypt to press for the criminal charges against at least 16 American nonprofit workers to be dropped.
SOF Grows as Services Shrink
As the U.S. military prepares to downsize its conventional strength, it will grow its special operations forces enough to keep a continuous presence around the globe.
Pakistan Holds Border Talks After Deadly US Attack
The Pakistani army was meeting with NATO and Afghan forces on Wednesday in an effort to improve coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, a sign of thawing relations after American airstrikes accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year.Big East Means Big Changes for Navy Football
Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo is not backing down from his statement that if he could only schedule just one of their two rivals, he would take Notre Dame over Air Force as the Naval Academy football team joins the Big East in 2015.Navy Separation Process Leaves Sailors in the Dark
A bloated defense budget and the sluggish economic climate of the country have forced the Navy to downsize, and some sailors have been surprised to learn that they have been among the 3,000 hand-picked sailors to get caught in the crossfire.
Admiral: Spec Ops’ Afghan Role May Expand
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 down after a decade of war.
Man Accused of Posing as Navy Officer
A former Virginia Beach man with a long history of defrauding people has been charged with impersonating a Navy officer, complete with medals he never earned.US, Japan Pave Way to Send Okinawa Marines to Guam
The transfer of thousands of U.S. Marines to Guam will not require the prior closure of a base on the southern Japan island of Okinawa, the United States and Japan announced Wednesday in a compromise they hope will break a stalemate over opposition to the large U.S. military presence there.Wolfenbarger Tapped to be AF’s First Female Four-Star
Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger would become the highest-ranking woman officer ever to serve in the Air Force if a nomination forwarded Monday by President Barack Obama is approved by the Senate.US Not Considering Arming Syrian Opposition
The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. is not considering arming opposition groups in Syria, deflecting calls from some lawmakers to explore such a possibility as one way to quell the violence in Syria.Last Known WWI Veteran Florence Green Dies At 110
Florence Green , who has died aged 110, was the last known surviving veteran of World War I. She was serving with the Women's Royal Air Force as a waitress at an air base in eastern England when the guns fell silent on Nov. 11, 1918.
Iran Calls New US Sanctions 'Psychological War'
Iran on Tuesday dismissed the new U.S. sanctions, saying they are part of a "psychological war" meant to sow discontent among Iranians and insisting the measures would not halt the country's nuclear program.US General to Visit Pakistan to Discuss Airstrikes
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 nations, officials said Tuesday.PTSD Ruling Returns Benefits to Thousands of Vets
Former airman Aimee Sherrod stopped going to the therapy sessions, even though she couldn’t get visions of exploding mortars out of her head. Military officials told her in one breath that she couldn’t do her job because she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, but in the next breath said she was fine.
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