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Lesbian U.S. deserter to get new...
A Canadian court ordered a new refugee hearing on Friday for a U.S. Army deserter who claimed she would face persecution because of her homosexuality if returned to the United States.
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New nuclear sub arrives on Clyde
The Royal Navy's biggest and most powerful attack submarine is due to arrive at Faslane on the Clyde later.
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Floods devastate UK Lake District; Many rescued
Military helicopters winched dozens of people to safety and emergency workers in inflatable boats rescued scores more as floods swamped homes and roads Friday in northern England's picturesque Lake District.
13 hrs ago | ABC News
Military Experiment Seeks to Predict PTSD
Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.
A new generation of patriots are ready to take the front line.. On 9/11 some of these men and women heading to war were not able to drive, take a geometry class or even apply to college.
Gates names West, Clark to lead Fort Hood review
WASHINGTON - Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured.
200 Web sites spread al-Qaidaa s message in English
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message to Muslims in the West.
Army keeping media from Palin event
The U.S. Army plans to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, fearing the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama, officials said Thursday.
GAO: Fraud in Disabled Vets Contracts
The Small Business Administration failed to check if companies were eligible for the no-bid contracts for veterans with service-related injuries, allowing, for example, a contracting employee at a military base in Tampa, Fla., to improperly funnel a $900,000 Air Force contract to his wife's firm.
US soldier prime suspect in Okinawa hit-and-run
Japanese police said Thursday that an American soldier is the prime suspect in a fatal-hit-and-run accident on the southern island of Okinawa and asked the U.S. Army to bring him in for further questioning.
Ex-official to head Fort Hood review
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tapped a former senior defense official to lead a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings, The Associated Press has learned.
Funeral held for Tenn. soldier killed in Fort Hood shooting spree
Family and friends said farewell Wednesday to Army Spec. Fred Greene, 29, of Mountain City, who was gunned down with 12 others earlier in November in a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.
Former Marine recruiter sentenced to prison
A former U.S. Marine Corps recruiter has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Riverside County after pleading guilty to child sex charges.
Marines, corpsman to be removed in Iraqi death
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told the North County Times on Tuesday that the killing in the city of Hamdania did not happen in the fog of battle but was a carefully planned attack and coverup.
Navy finds lax behavior aboard sub in collision
The crew aboard a U.S. submarine made dozens of errors before the vessel collided with an American warship in the Persian Gulf, an accident that exposed lax leaders who tolerated sleeping, slouching and a radio room rigged with music speakers, a Navy review found.
Maersk Alabama repels 2nd pirate attack with guns
Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months and were thwarted by private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship who fired off guns and a high-decibel noise device.
Army helps vets with PTSD find jobs
Richard Martin keeps a rearview mirror on his desk to prevent co-workers from startling him in his cubicle.
Lottery winner's son in Taliban war
The soldier son of Britain's biggest lottery winner is preparing to fight in Afghanistan, it has been reported.
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