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Long-war abilities cut; focus now on Pacific

The Pentagon will abandon its ability to fight long, drawn-out wars like the ones fought in Afghanistan and Iraq as it enters the next decade.

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AWACS crew coordinates rescue in Afghanistan

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New law eases airport screening for troops, families

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New RPA simulator facility unveiled at Creech AFB

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Some Gold Star families feel disconnected

COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Jane Horton wears a small Gold Star pin honoring her husband, Army Spc. Christopher D. Horton, who was killed by Taliban gunfire four months ago.

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F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia part of broader effort

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Fired majors plan to sue for reinstatement

A group of former Air Force majors, forced out this summer by a noncontinuation board, plans to file a lawsuit claiming the service had no right to separate them simply to meet end-strength numbers set by Congress.

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Defense bill affects pay, separation bonuses, more

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Tight budgets pit Guard against active-duty

National Guard leaders are making their case to expand their force while the rest of the Defense Department is tightening the purse strings, causing a rift between active-duty and reserve leaders.

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Air Force divorce rate highest in military

The divorce rate among airmen today is almost 64 percent higher than in 2001, and is the highest in the military, according to a recent Defense Department report.

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