U.S. Military

'American Sniper' Movie 2015: First Lady Michelle Obama Defends Film, Asks for More Accurate Portrayals of Veterans

First Lady Michelle Obama defended the Oscar-nominated film "American Sniper" which has received criticism for its depiction of war, Yahoo! News reports according to the Associated Press.

Most Americans Feel Congress Is Not Prepared to Prevent 'Imminent' Terrorist Attack on US Soil: Poll

A new poll released on Tuesday reveals that recent world events have cast a spotlight on the importance of foreign policy for the current administration. A majority of Americans admit that they are living in fear of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil that they feel is imminent and have also expressed concern that Congress is incapable of keeping the country safe from such a threat.

China Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Steal Documents Showing Development of Advanced Titanium for US Military Aircraft

On November 7, U.S. officials arrested a Chinese citizen who tried stealing American military documents and bringing them to his native country.

Troops in Afghanistan: Increased Violence, Slow Response from NATO Allies Means 1,000 U.S. Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan

At least 1,000 U.S. troops will be in Afghanistan until early next year because of a slower-than-expected force commitment from NATO allies.

U.S. Military Preparing for Years-Long Battle Against ISIS

U.S. military preparing for years-long battle against ISIS Though the ground war rests on enlisting Syrians, Iraqis and other nearby Arab nations to fight the Islamic State, the U.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell 2014: US Military Gains Support to Repeal Ban on Transgender Members

U.S. military gets support to repeal ban on transgender members, may join 18 other nations which accept them

President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes, Sends Humanitarian Aid to Iraq

The U.S. has already begun airstrikes against ISIS positions near the Kurdish capital of Erbil. As the crisis in Iraq continues to deteriorate, President Barack Obama has allowed for humanitarian aid drops for Iraq's beleaguered minorities as well as limited air strikes against advancing ISIS forces.

Kustom Products, Inc: Oregon Company Pleads Guilty to Selling U.S. Military $10 million in Phony Parts

A family-owned company in Oregon secured hundreds of contracts totaling $10 million while successfully selling phony parts to the US government which were used for military attack helicopters.

Chinese-US Cyberhacking News: Businessman Seeking Canadian Citizenship Charged with Hacking Defense Data

A Chinese businessman arrested in Canada last month is one of the most recent cases in a line of data hacking that has resulted in sales and potential sales to Chinese state-owned companies in what the U.S. is claiming is a government-involved plan.

Julian Assange Reddit AMA: WikiLeaks Founder Has No Regrets, Says Internet Offers Opportunities to Act Globally

For WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the most important information he publicly leaked is the ongoing "Public Library of U.S. Diplomacy" (PLUSD) series, which he believes had the "most impact" in court cases and elections.

Memorial Day 2014: Marines Serve Breakfast for San Diego's Homeless Veterans

On Sunday morning a group of Marines from the Twentynine Palms base in Southern California came down to San Diego to serve up breakfast for homeless veterans and other residents at the St. Vincent de Paul Village in the city's downtown area.

Pentagon Uses Zombie Scenario for Training: US Military Has Elaborate Response to Apocalypse in Document 'CONOP 8888'

Like many would suspect, or at least hope, the Pentagon and the U.S. government have emergency responses already planned out for natural disasters and attacks on the home front.

Homeland Security Ammunition and Weapons: Defense Report Reveals Possibly Billions of Dollars in Wasted Ammunition

The Pentagon will destroy more than $1 billion worth of ammunition such as bullets and missiles meant for U.S. military forces.

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Threatens Potential For 'All Out' Nuclear War Against South Korea, U.S. In New Year Speech [VIDEO]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un issued a New Year speech on Wednesday that focused, among other things, on international relations as well as improving relations between North and South Korea. At the same time Kim touched on the possibility of a “deadly” nuclear standoff against the United States and South Korea, should the North be provoked.

CNN Poll: Only 17% of Americans Support War in Afghanistan, 'Most Unpopular War in U.S. History'

A new poll from CNN and ORC International shows that support for the war in Afghanistan continues to dwindle and according to the numbers this war is “arguably” the most unpopular war in United States history, even more so than Vietnam.

Japanese Troops Set To Train With U.S. Forces Together Off Coast Of California

The two countries have been long-time economic allies, and now appear to be growing close militarily as well.
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