President says he hopes spending plan will help bridge gap between rich and poor in America; opposition lawmakers want more cuts
President says any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty would be deeply destablizing, clear violation of international agreements
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says 2015 budget proposal reflects push to reduce overall government spending as well as an end to costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
US officials have long complained that China has not been transparent about its goals as it continues an unprecedented expansion of its military
Critics oppose that beards must be shaved until an accommodation is granted, and that regulations require service member to apply for a waiver every time they move to a new post
One of Obama's main global defense strategies is meeting significant challenges from China and its rapidly developing military might
Russia has yet to accept US offer of help, however, US says it is going ahead with plans to send two Navy ships to Black Sea in coming days
US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was captured more than four years ago
Washington is accelerating delivery of about 100 Hellfire missiles, aerostat balloons and about 10 small drones
State memorial planned for Monday with participation of Israeli and world leaders, followed by private burial at Sharon's ranch in Negev desert
US is again threatening a full withdrawal if Afghanistan president does not sign deal
Hydrolysis units installed aboard Cape Ray to neutralize agents used in mustard and nerve gas weapons
Roughly half of Guantanamo's inmates have been cleared of charges, yet remain at the facility
Defense Department officials say Dec. 5 near-collision between US and Chinese warships resolved in a routine, professional manner
Defense Department to test system it plans to use to destroy stockpiles at sea, officials offering reassurances that process will be safe
Officials say Afghan government's hesitance to approve a bilateral security agreement undermines resolve of allies
Pentagon spokesman says US will not comply with China's new air defense zone in East China Sea
A key US condition for leaving any troops in the nation is that no American soldier can be tried under Afghan law if he or she is charged with crime while deployed
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says aircraft carrier USS George Washington is en route, along with two amphibious ships that will deliver tons of supplies, personnel, and equipment to remote beaches in otherwise unreachable areas
Designed for unconventional conflict, nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford will be able to launch drones once operational in 2016
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