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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listens as President Barack Obama announces Hagel's resignation.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is out — but whether it was his choice is less than certain

Conflict

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has resigned. But did he jump or was he pushed? Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post says both sides can point at each other.

How A Shrinking American Military Impacts Japan

Navy Vice Admiral Michael Rogers

How do you lead a government agency that’s been under intense scrutiny?

Environment
1st Lieutenant Jennifer Moreno, 25, of San Diego, was killed in action in the Zhari district of Afghanistan, near Kandahar, on Sunday. Moreno was a qualified paratrooper, and was serving as a cultural liaison officer with Special Forces. Her family is on

Charity steps in to help military families unable to receive death benefits because of the shutdown

Global Politics

The Takeaway Answers Listener Questions on U.S Intervention in Syria

Divided U.S. Congress considers military intervention in Syria

Global Politics

President Barack Obama over the weekend outlined his belief that military strikes on Syria were warranted, but said he would seek Congressional authorization before acting. Congress stands divided on the issue of intervention — with Democrats and Republicans on both sides of the issue.

U.S., U.K. take steps toward action on Syria

Global Politics

As U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel revealed that American military forces have been moved into position for any military strikes, British Prime Minister David Cameron announced a recall of Parliament to vote on a government proposal to deal with Syria’s recent alleged chemical attack.

US House Speaker John Boehner Favors Military Strike in Syria

Conflict & Justice

US House Speaker John Boehner came out in favor of a military strike in Syria. But there’s still a lot of work for the Obama administration to do before Congress votes in President Obama’s favor.

Hagel on Syria: US Military ‘Ready to Go’

Conflict & Justice

The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, says the US military is ready for any option the president might decide to take against Syria. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the military and diplomatic situation with the BBC’s Jonathan Marcus.

U.S. Weighs Intervention in Syria

The Obama Administration continues to weigh its response to the Syrian conflict in the wake of last week’s chemical attack in the rebel-held, Damascus suburb of Moadamiyeh, which left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.  On Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry briefly addressed the issue with the press. “President Obama has also been in close […]