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The Only US Prisoner Of War In Afghanistan Gave Indications That He Might...
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the Army soldier held by the Taliban since June 2009, gave several indications that he might "walk off into the mountains" leading up to his captivity, according to an in-depth...
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Republican Congressman Just Wants People To Say The C-Word Already
Congressman Randy Forbes, a Republican from Virginia, is tired of defense analysts, reporters, and policymakers skirting around the C-word. That would be China. The representative, a member of the...
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We Had An Incredible Inside View Of The Shuttle Docking In NYC
When the USS Intrepid announced it would house the decommissioned space shuttle Enterprise there was no doubt BI Military & Defense would be there. The only question was how and where to watch the...
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China Just Made A Massive Play For Afghanistan's Resources
Russia and China just indicated they're planning to make a big move into Afghanistan. As the War in Afghanistan winds down and the United States focuses on making final inroads economically, the...
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'We are Dangerously Close To Viewing Veterans As A Privileged And Entitled...
I have to admit, I’m a little nervous. When I write something, I fully expect people to disagree with me and to call me an idiot after reading my “analysis.” But I rarely expect to anger people. My...
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Injuries Suffered By Troops In Afghanistan Cause More Long Term Damage Than...
Brain injuries so subtle that they don't produce a loss of consciousness and can only be detected by an ultra-sensitive imaging test can predispose soldiers in combat to post-traumatic stress disorder...
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The Future Of All Air Force Weapons Programs Is Now Under The Command Of This...
Meet the woman responsible for making sure all of the Air Force's weapons are ready for war. General Janet Wolfenbarger is blowing away any hint of the military's fabled glass ceiling. First, she...
View ArticleThis Light Display Set Off Mad Speculation In The Middle East Last Night
A spiraling vortex of light and smoke had people from Istanbul to Tehran up-in-arms last night, jamming police hotlines with calls and demands for answers. Alan Boyle at MSNBC did a bit of a roundup...
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This Army Colonel Had One Of The Most Spectacular Career-Crashing Meltdowns Ever
The news of lower enlisted troops acting out and falling apart seems to draw more media attention than when a high-ranking official falls prey to his own flaws and hubris. Not always, there was the...
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The UAE Is Nearing Completion Of An Oil Route That Totally Avoids Iran
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — By night, the lights of dozens of ships anchored off this eastern Emirati port create the mirage of a far-off city at sea. The crowded anchorage reflects...
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The US Will Re-Open Massive Philippine Bases Not Occupied Since The Cold War
With the U.S. moving the majority of its naval fleet to the Pacific, commanders are eagerly looking for invitations to park the planes and ships that will be pouring into the region. Travis Tritten at...
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Former Pentagon Analyst Says China Can Shut Down All The Telecom Gear It Sold...
Chinese companies apparently have a covert capability to remotely access communications technology sold to the United States and other Western countries and could "disable a country's...
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Cyber War: North Korea Is Getting Dangerously Good At Knocking Out Networks
North Korea's abilities to wage a devastating cyber war are behind only those of the United States and Russia, after the isolated nation has devoted more than thirty years toward development and...
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Here's Why US Soldiers Were Building An Igloo In The Middle Of The African...
When we did a post on a building project by U.S. soldiers in Djibouti, Africa, we were surprised by how much attention the photos got. The seemingly primitive "eco-dome" was made from bags, dirty...
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These 3D Maps Are Complete Game Changers For US Troops
And you thought that Google Street View was cool. Zebra Imaging of Austin, Texas is churning out 3D, holographic battle maps on demand for the U.S. Military, a new technology that is changing the way...
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PIC: Check Out This Hi-Res Picture Of The Future Of Combat Communications
This is Northrop Grumman's SmartNode Pod, which just had a demonstration at Mojave, California. It's part of the future of communications for the military. It serves as a node which allows real-time...
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ICE Is Branching Out And Arresting Americans In The Most Unlikely Places
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just announced that its Homeland Security unit has busted 190 people — for child pornography. Eighteen victims were identified. It may seem odd that an...
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Detainees At Guantánamo Bay Are Getting A Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade...
Guantánamo Bay is undergoing millions of dollars of upgrades that could prepare it to remain open indefinitely, reports Michael Isikoff of NBC News. As of this week the U.S. detainment and...
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China Is Ignoring UN Sanctions And Selling North Korea Key Components For New...
Chinese firms are breaking a United Nations embargo by supplying North Korea with key components for ballistic missiles including launch vehicles, according to evidence provided by an intelligence...
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Obama's Attorney General Announces Investigation Into National Security Leaks
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced this afternoon that he has appointed two U.S. Attorneys to investigate possible leaks of classified national security information by Obama administration...
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