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Spy balloons in high demand in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The hottest U.S. weapon in Afghanistan lacks a lethal capability, floats thousands of feet in the air and doesn’t carry troops.

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Skiff towed by RHIB sinks; at least 13 dead

The rescue of an overloaded boat adrift in the Gulf of Aden by a U.S. destroyer went tragically wrong when the boat capsized at 8:30 a.m. local time Monday. The destroyer’s small boat crews rescued 61 of the approximately 85 … Continue reading

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Fannie Mae offers aid to military families

WASHINGTON — Mortgage giant Fannie Mae plans to give military families a break on their home loan payments if they are struggling because of the death or injury of a service member. The Washington-based company says it will reduce or … Continue reading

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Survey: Officers favor ‘soft power’

A majority of military officers — especially the mid-career officers in the O-4 and O-5 paygrades — support giving more money and strategic emphasis to nonmilitary initiatives such as diplomacy and economic development in order to advance U.S. security interests, … Continue reading

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Survey: Officers favor ‘soft power’

A majority of military officers — especially the mid-career officers in the O-4 and O-5 paygrades — support giving more money and strategic emphasis to nonmilitary initiatives such as diplomacy and economic development in order to advance U.S. security interests, … Continue reading

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COP Spera defends assault, kills 27 insurgents

U.S. Apache attack helicopters virtually wiped out a platoon-size insurgent force that was assaulting a combat outpost in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost province Sept. 21, according to coalition spokesmen.

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General: Insurgents in Marjah cash-strapped

U.S. efforts to disrupt heroin production in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have put a dent in the insurgency’s pocketbook, the top Marine commander in Afghanistan said.

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DoD details Russian buzzing of U.S. frigate

Russian navy aircraft made a series of very close passes over the frigate Taylor last week after its visit to the northern port city of Murmansk, defense officials confirmed Friday, in a chain of incidents so unusual they were discussed … Continue reading

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Congress to scrutinize rules of engagement

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Military Times has learned.

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Congress to scrutinize rules of engagement

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Military Times has learned.

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