military
After five years, Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas (with video)
An exchange between Hamas and Israel is underway this morning. Gilad Shalit is back home in Israel and nearly 500 Palestinian prisoners are headed for Gaza, the West Bank or other parts of the Middle East.
North Dakota college is first teaching piloting of unmanned aerial vehicles
As unmanned aerial vehicles become more important to the U.S. military, North Dakota and its schools are trying to lead the way in preparing pilots and mechanics for these new airplanes.
National Guard playing bigger role; can it last?
As we reach the tenth anniversary of the conflict in Afghanistan, the U.S. National Guard is showing signs of the stress it's been undergoing. But might some changes be in the future?
Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy is history
Two men whose lives have been impacted by Don't Ask, Don't Tell share their experiences under the policy, and what they hope for the future.
Cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for US: $4 trillion
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have already cost the United States about $2.5 trillion, and researchers expect the price tag to reach some $4 trillion.
US relationship with oppressive regimes under scrutiny
Washington's past compromises now plagues its policy throughout the Arab World: supporting an unpopular strongman in exchange for a military stronghold.
How 9/11 prompted more young people to enter the military
In the past three years, the U.S. Military has overwhelmingly exceeded their recruitment goals in all branches -- a military couple explains why they enlisted.
Examining 10 years of US counterterrorism
A new book details how US counterterrorism efforts evolved in the 10 years after 9/11 from a kill-and-capture strategy to one of Cold War deterrence.
Military pension could see radical overhaul
In its plan, the Defense Business Board proposes doing away with the traditional pension program for any members serving 20 years.
U.S. steps up clandestine operations in Somalia
A recent report claims the U.S. is sending $45 million in arms to African soldiers and private security companies.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ...
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Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...