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The Secret War: How U.S. hunted AQ in Africa

One night in November 2003, beneath the moon-washed waters off Somalia’s northern coast, a small, dark shadow slipped away from the attack submarine Dallas and headed toward the shore.

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Pilots await go-ahead for F-35 flight ops

Pilots at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., are eagerly awaiting the go-ahead to fly their new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters.

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Security improves in Afghanistan, DoD says

WASHINGTON — Despite improvements to security in Afghanistan, militants operating from safe havens in Pakistan and chronic problems with the Kabul government pose significant risks to a “durable, stable Afghanistan,” according to a Pentagon progress report released Friday.

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Pentagon personnel chief Stanley steps down

Clifford Stanley has resigned in the midst of an Inspector General investigation of his performance as undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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Pentagon personnel chief Stanley steps down

Clifford Stanley has resigned in the midst of an Inspector General investigation of his performance as undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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Marine Corps backs off tuition assistance cuts

The Marines Corps has retreated from the tuition assistance cuts the service announced less than two weeks ago, according to a Marine Corps administrative message released Wednesday, but they are warning that TA funds will probably run out well before … Continue reading

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Panetta discusses North Korea, cuts with troops

SEOUL, South Korea — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday called North Korea a “serious threat” and told U.S. troops that the Pentagon will strengthen its presence in this region to guard against North Korean provocations.

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F-22s back in the air after grounding

F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., returned to flight on Tuesday after a weeklong grounding.

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War-zone Marines eating like cavemen

GARMSER, Afghanistan — Lt. Col. Sean Riordan used to consider himself chubby. It never kept him from meeting the Marine Corps’ height and weight standards or from scoring in the 280-plus echelon on his physical fitness test. He just chalked … Continue reading

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Promotion boards to look at energy efficiency

If you’re an officer, saving energy may earn you a promotion or your command a Battle “E.”

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