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Sexual assault is a ‘scourge’ on U.S. military, Hagel says

Posted on May 25, 2013 by admin

(Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called sexual assault a “scourge” on Saturday as he addressed graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where a sergeant stands accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers.

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Obama urges U.S. military to stamp out sexual assault

Posted on May 25, 2013 by admin

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) – President Barack Obama urged the future leaders of the U.S. military on Friday to stamp out sexual assault from their ranks, warning that a few individuals could undermine the strongest military in the world.

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Putin flexes Russia’s military muscle in Black Sea exercises

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin ordered the launch of large-scale military exercises in the Black Sea on Thursday, projecting Russian power towards Europe and the Middle East in a move that may vex its neighbors.

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‘Violence risk’ after military tours

Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin

Members of the military returning from duty are more likely to commit violence than the rest of the population, a study of UK personnel suggests.

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Barney Frank, Clint Eastwood vs. the military budget

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

In November 2011, Rep. Barney Frank, the mouthy Massachusetts Democrat, announced that he would retire from Congress in January 2013. A few short weeks after his retirement last month, he had second thoughts about leaving Washington. He asked Massachusetts Gov. … Continue reading →

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House committee hearing to address sexual assault in military

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The House Armed Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday into sexual assault in the military, prompted by outrage over a sex-with-recruits scandal at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

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Following program cancellation, military starting new presidential helicopter effort

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

As Congress and the president wrangle over impending budget cuts, the Pentagon is reviving its effort to purchase a new presidential helicopter fleet, a high-profile initiative that was canceled in 2009. Read full article >>

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Military lobbying claims probed

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

The Ministry of Defence says it is to investigate claims that retired military officials offered to lobby MPs on behalf of arms firms.

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Obama, Romney woo military in battleground state Virginia

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

VIRGINIA BEACH/SPRINGFIELD, Virginia (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney battled to capture the military vote in Virginia on Thursday as they tried to squeeze out an advantage in one of the most tightly contested swing states … Continue reading →

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United Technologies acknowledges coverup of sale of military software to China

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

United Technologies, a major defense contractor, and two of its subsidiaries on Thursday acknowledged covering up the illicit sale of sensitive military software to China — technology that the country later used to develop its first attack helicopter. Read full … Continue reading →

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