Military

Iraqi soldier kills 2 US soldiers, wounds 3

By Political Revolution

An Iraqi soldier opened fire on a U.S. military team Saturday, killing two American soldiers and wounding three, the U.S. military said, in an attack that could sharpen worries about the extent of militant infiltration in Iraq's security forces. Iraqi officials described the attacker — who was killed in the gunbattle — as a soldier who also served as a Sunni... »

U.S. Commander Offers Grim View of Afghanistan

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The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan offered a grim view Wednesday of military efforts in southern Afghanistan, warning that 17,000 new troops will take on emboldened Taliban insurgents who have "stalemated" U.S. and allied forces. Army Gen. David McKiernan also predicted that the bolstered numbers of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan -- about 55,000 in... »

Official: Military at Risk of Slow Response to New Crises

By Political Revolution

For the third consecutive year, a classified Pentagon assessment has concluded there's a significant risk that the U.S. military could not respond quickly and fully to any new crisis, The Associated Press has learned. The latest risk assessment, drawn up by Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs... »

Official: Pentagon Report Defends Guantanamo

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The Guantanamo Bay prison meets the standard for humane treatment laid out in the Geneva Conventions but could use some changes in how it handles its more dangerous or less compliant prisoners, according to a Pentagon report. The report was prepared for President Obama, who has ordered the terrorist detention center at the U.S. naval... »

Iraq Withdrawal Raises Logistical Concerns for Elite Forces

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As the U.S. readies the pullout of its major combat units from Iraq, officials are concerned that the Pentagon's Green Berets and other elite anti-terror warriors staying behind won't have the helicopters, equipment and other logistical support they need. The uniquely trained special operations forces are scattered across Iraq, generally carrying out the more secretive missions, pursuing al-Qaida and other terrorist... »

Number of Reported Sexual Assaults in Military Climbed 8%

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The number of reported sexual assaults throughout the military jumped 8 percent from last year, according to the Pentagon's Sexual Assault and Prevention and Response Office. Dr. Kay Whitley, director of the office, said Tuesday this is viewed as a positive indicator, suggesting that more people are reporting the... »

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