Pentagon
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Yonathan Melaku defense seeks review of plea
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Lawyers for an ex-Marine convicted of shooting at the Pentagon and other military targets want a judge to review a plea deal calling for a 25-year prison sentence now that their client has been diagnosed as schizophrenic.
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Chuck Hagel nominated for defense secretary
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Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. He is also President Obama's probable nominee for defense secretary.
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Obama could round out natl. security team soon, picks for CIA, Pentagon possible
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President Barack Obama may round out his new national security leadership team next week, with a nomination for defense secretary expected and a pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency possible.
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U.S., Pakistan held different views of Nazir
CommentGordon interview January 3, 2013
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Army daycare centers under investigation
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A White House official said the president relayed his concern about reports of abuse at the Fort Myer, Va., day care center and made clear that there must be a zero tolerance policy when it comes to protecting the children of service members.
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Pentagon sending defense missiles to Turkey to protect from Syria
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The Pentagon says it will send Patriot air defense missiles and 400 troops to Turkey as part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from potential Syrian missile attack.
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Pentagon asked to investigate contractor using animals for training
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A research reform advocacy group is asking the Pentagon to investigate an Army contractor that uses animals for combat casualty training.
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Fiscal Cliff: Pentagon begins planning $500 billion in cuts
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Pentagon spokesman George Little says the Pentagon started this week to look at how to implement the cuts, which amount to 9.4 percent across the board.
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David Petraeus affair probe: Gen. John Allen linked to Petraeus scandal
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Gen. John Allen, the nation's highest ranking military commander in Afghanistan, could face a rare court-martial over his alleged involvement and knowledge of the affair between David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell.
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Jorge Scientific video: U.S. contractor under fire for alleged drinking video
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A Crystal City-based security contractor is under fire after ABC News obtained video of its employees in Afghanistan allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs as part of what they call "a pattern of outrageous behavior."
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Heavy drinking a concern with troops, their families, report says
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There are new concerns about heavy drinking among service members.
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9/11 children's artwork shown at Pentagon
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Artworks created by children who lost parents or siblings in the 9/11 attacks are being shown together for the first time at the Pentagon. It includes reproductions of art pieces created by more than 500 children at America's Camp.
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Pentagon may take legal action against Navy SEAL author of bin Laden raid book
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The Pentagon's top lawyer on Thursday informed the former Navy SEAL who wrote a forthcoming book describing details of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden that he violated agreements to not divulge military secrets and that as a result the Pentagon is considering taking legal action against him.
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Yonathan Melaku seeks psychiatric evaluation
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Prosecutors say Yonathan Melaku, who in January pleaded guilty to the overnight shootings in northern Virginia, is mentally competent for sentencing.
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Gay pride celebration held at the Pentagon
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Tuesday, the Department of Defense honored its gay and lesbian servicemembers at the Pentagon.
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Air Force Captains reunited in Pentagon ceremony
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Separated by a war zone and eight and a half time zones, Air Force Captains Christian and Lori Hodge were reunited Monday in a career achievement.
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Pentagon creates new Defense Clandestine Service
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The Pentagon is rebranding and reorganizing its clandestine spy shop.
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Soldiers in alleged photos with insurgent bodies condemned by White House
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In another embarrassment to the Pentagon, newly published photographs purport to show U.S. troops posing with the bodies of dead insurgents in Afghanistan.
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