U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Military Recruiters, Sex Assault Responders To Be Retrained

Mark Memmott — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:00 +0000

All branches of the U.S.

Sequester Has Air Force Clipping Its Wings

Larry Abramson — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:30:00 +0000

The Pentagon says the automatic budget cuts known as sequestration could leave the U.S. with a military that is simply unprepared for the most challenging combat missions. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel told Congress in April that the military is eating its seed corn.

"The cuts will fall heavily on maintenance and training, which further erodes the readiness of the force and will be costly to regain in the future," he said.

Wildlife That Isn't Wild And Isn't Alive

Robert Krulwich — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:08:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNUeSUXOc-w

Pentagon: China's Government Hacked U.S. Networks

Scott Neuman — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:26:00 +0000

The Pentagon has for the first time fingered Beijing directly for cyberattacks against both U.S. government networks and commercial computers, calling the practice a "serious concern."

The new report says numerous U.S.

Violence Hits Guantanamo Bay, As Inmates Continue Hunger Strikes

Bill Chappell — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Inmates fought guards at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after military authorities decided to end communal housing in one of the prison's camps, and instead put prisoners in individual cells. At least one detainee was reportedly injured by a rubber bullet in the clash Saturday.

The violence began after the facility's commander ordered the move Saturday morning. According to the U.S.