Senate panel approves Hagel for Pentagon chief

Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bitterly divided Senate panel on Tuesday voted to approve President Barack Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the U.S. defense secretary at a time of turmoil for the military with looming budget cuts...

How Obama has transformed the US military

Lawrence J. Korb, Alex Rothman, and Max Hoffman, Center for American Progress

OPINION - Just days into his second term, President Obama has reinforced his legacy; he will be remembered for transforming our armed forces more profoundly than any president since Harry Truman..

US military to end ban on women in combat

Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war...

Obama's fitness put to test at Pentagon clinic

Darlene Superville, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama underwent a fitness test at a Pentagon health clinic on Saturday as part of a periodic medical exam coordinated by his doctor...

Why Obama is picking Hagel for Defense secretary

Perry Bacon Jr.

ANALYSIS - Chuck Hagel is a conservative on most issues and his selection allows President Obama, like with his first Cabinet, to say he is reaching across party lines for advice...

More US military aid to Africa as terrorism grows

Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Growing concerns about persistent terrorist threats from splintered al-Qaida groups across Africa have triggered an increase in U.S. military funding and more focus on a handful of African nations...

Pentagon official: MLK would support Iraq, Afghan wars

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At a Pentagon commemoration of King's accomplishments, DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson said that today's wars are in line with the reverend's teachings...

Obama commemorates 9/11 with appeal for tolerance

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WASHINGTON (AP) - "We will not sacrifice the liberties we cherish or hunker down behind walls of suspicion and mistrust," the president declared...

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal vote expected soon

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WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House-approved proposal to repeal the ban against gays serving openly in the military is expected to face a vote in Congress as early as this week...

Pentagon 'cautiously optimistic' on Afghan war

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WASHINGTON (AP) - There are encouraging signs and momentum in the once-stalemated war in Afghanistan, two top Pentagon officials said Wednesday, but things may get worse before they get much better...

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Senate panel approves Hagel for Pentagon chief

How Obama has transformed the US military

US military to end ban on women in combat

Obama's fitness put to test at Pentagon clinic

Why Obama is picking Hagel for Defense secretary

More US military aid to Africa as terrorism grows

Pentagon official: MLK would support Iraq, Afghan wars

Obama commemorates 9/11 with appeal for tolerance

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal vote expected soon

Pentagon 'cautiously optimistic' on Afghan war

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