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Obama Boosts Asia Pivot, Expands U.S. Troop Access to Philippines
President Barack Obama announced a 10-year agreement to send additional American troops and equipment through the Philippines. By Ben Watson
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Reserve, Guard Soldiers Committing Suicide at Higher Rates
The good news is military suicides declined last year. The bad news is Army Guard and Reserve numbers are higher than previously thought. By Ben Watson
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Pentagon Sending 600 U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne are heading to Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia for month-long military exercises. By Ben Watson
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Poland Fears Putin’s ‘New Russia’ Doctrine
Russia’s ‘brutal intervention in eastern Ukraine’ has sounded the alarm for the Polish military. By Ben Watson
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NATO Ramps Up Its Military Presence in Eastern Europe
NATO is stepping up reinforcements in the region as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with the Polish defense minister at the Pentagon. By Ben Watson
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Where Genocide Is Most Likely To Happen Next
One university team may have found a way to predict the world’s next genocides. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
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Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries
Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Policy
NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson
Policy
Army, National Guard Fight Over Apache Helicopters
The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well with Guard Chief Gen. Frank Grass. By Ben Watson
Policy
‘Comprehensive Review’ of Military Medals to Begin in June
Why? Drones, for one thing. By Ben Watson
Policy
Russians Tell Hagel 'No Intention' of Crossing Into Ukraine
Secretary Hagel and Sergei Shoygu, in phone call, say neither intends to march into eastern Ukraine, said Pentagon spokesman. By Ben Watson
Business
Hagel Orders 'Troubling Gaps' Closed in DOD Background Checks, May Cut Clearances
Navy Yard shooting reviews prompt tougher ‘continuous evaluation’ of secret clearances. By Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
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Obama Sanctions 11 Pro-Russian Officials Over Crimea as Militaries Posture
President Obama authorizes sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian 'cronies' and officials in the Russian arms sector. By Ben Watson
Business
U.S. Navy Diverts Ship to Indian Ocean in Hunt for Malaysian Flight MH370
U.S. officials announced Thursday the Navy is shifting its search efforts in Malaysia further westward. By Ben Watson
Policy
Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday
Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson
Policy
How the Navy's 7th Fleet Is Combing the Seas Near Malaysia for the Missing Airliner
As the search for Flight MH370 approaches its seventh day, search efforts expand westward. By Ben Watson
Policy
Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’
Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson
Business
Pentagon Says Its Strategy Addresses Threat from Russia
Christine Wormuth, next policy chief at DOD, says the Quadrennial Defense Review addresses all threats to U.S. national security, including Russia. By Ben Watson
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