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January 24, 2012
US Forces Rescue Kidnapped Westerners in Somalia

American woman, Danish man taken last October in Somalia are safe now after daring operation northwest of Mogadishu
January 11, 2012
US Defense Chief Condemns Alleged US Abuse of Taliban Corpses

Leon Panetta blasts online video as 'utterly deplorable,' though Taliban spokesman says he does not think it would derail peace talks
January 10, 2012
US Military to Help Build South Sudan

US Defense officials say five officers are being dispatched starting January 13 on orders from President Obama
January 09, 2012
US Coast Guard Rescues Iranian Mariners

Latest rescue of Iranians at sea comes as Pentagon seeks to publicize good that US forces do
December 18, 2011
Pentagon Closely Monitors North Korea After Kim's Death

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has been touch with South Korean military officials in hours after Kim’s death
December 16, 2011
US Defense Chief Makes Historic Visit to Libya

Brief trip comes one day after US lifted most of economic sanctions against Libya in effort to ease financial crisis there
December 15, 2011
Panetta Offers US Support for Libya's Transition to Democratic Rule

US defense secretary heads to Libya Saturday, becoming first American defense chief to visit country
December 14, 2011
US Ends Military Mission in Iraq

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says dream of independent, sovereign Iraq is now reality
December 13, 2011
Panetta: Troops' Sacrifices 'Paying Off' in Afghanistan

US defense secretary says soldiers' sacrifices 'paying off,' with record declines in violence despite recent high-profile attacks
December 12, 2011
Panetta in Afghanistan, Calls 2011 a 'Turning Point'

US defense secretary checks on progress of US-led counterinsurgency efforts
December 08, 2011
US Troops Leave Iraq with Job Concerns

Soldiers who made sacrifices for their country now hope their country will deliver badly-needed jobs
December 06, 2011
US Withdrawal From Iraq Nears Completion

Fewer than 4,000 remain in country and officials say they will likely be out in next few days
December 03, 2011
US Troops Return From Iraq to Reflect on Their Future at Home Base

After eight years and with more than 4,000 Americans killed, thousands of troops are returning to Fort Hood to start a new life
November 14, 2011
US Officials Defend Troop Pullout From Iraq

General Martin Dempsey says he agrees with President Barack Obama's decision to pull troops out
November 10, 2011
US Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison for Afghan Atrocities

Case involving US Army Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs raises questions about how US military handles misconduct
November 09, 2011
US Defense Chief Warns Against Military Strike on Iran

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says military action against Iran could have unintended consequences
November 01, 2011
Evidence Points to US Soldier's Hand in Afghan Atrocities

Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs, 26, faces life in prison without parole if convicted of murder and other charges
October 20, 2011
US Withdrawal Raises Questions of a Vacuum in Iraq

Some in US military disagree with decision, are concerned about repositioning Persian Gulf forces to maintain stability, safeguard oil
October 20, 2011
Panetta on Asia Trip to Reassure Allies

Secretary of defense's goal is to strengthen U.S. ties with allies Indonesia, Japan, South Korea - reassure about China concerns
October 17, 2011
US Troops Deploy to Fight Lord's Resistance Army

About 100 US troops will help Ugandan soldiers, armies of other nations eradicate LRA in Uganda. central Africa

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