Taliban announces monumental operation aimed at defeating 'western invaders,' a reference to US-led allied forces in the process of drawing down
Defense secretary says White House is considering a range of options but that no decisions have been reached
Analysts say nothing is straightforward, could involve deployment of tens of thousands of troops, high risk of contamination, huge escalation
Defense Secretary Hagel delivers a $10 billion weapons package to Israel and some of Washington's Arab allies
Defense secretary announces deployment of US army headquarters element in Jordan to deal with a number of scenarios
Defense Secretary Hagel says cuts reflect state of financial uncertainty for the military
Pentagon is sending its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile system to counteract North Korean threats
US military says it is force feeding 11 of the 31 inmates taking part in strike
Official says US forces are ready to respond to any aggression by Pyongyang
Decision to allow women in direct combat roles merely symbolic for many women soldiers who have already been in combat in Iraq, Afghanistan
Long, drawn-out war was far from conventional and shaped the way U.S. military would handle future conflicts
Unannounced visit to war zone comes just days after former senator was sworn in as Pentagon chief
Officials say despite the North’s successful nuclear tests, they doubt it is able to deliver on its threats
A joint commission will probe complaints, which prompted President Karzai to order all US special operations forces out of Wardak
Force would be left to help Afghans maintain stability in nation after most international troops pull out by end of 2014
Senior defense ministers say proposal aims to reassure Afghans of international committment to country's security after troops leave
Deadline draws near for White House and Congress to reach budget deal to avert deep cuts to entire US federal budget
Accelerated withdrawal has multiple implications for operations this year, though US forces will be there as backup
General John Allen hands over command of international forces in Afghanistan to General Dunford
Military judge cuts off US government censors after discovering someone outside court had control over audio feeds to journalists and observers
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