RSSPak Town Falls to Taliban; Thousands Flee
Armed Taliban insurgents seized control of the main town in Pakistan's Swat valley, sending thousands of residents fleeing in advance of a possible showdown between the Islamic militants and the army that could help decide the future of nuclear-armed Pakistan.
No Charges Seen Over Torture Memos
Justice Department investigators say Bush administration lawyers who approved harsh interrogation techniques of terror suspects should not face criminal charges, according to a draft report that also recommends two of the three attorneys face possible professional sanctions.Gun-hiding Alleged After Iraq Shootout
Shortly after a 2007 shooting incident in a Baghdad traffic square that left 17 Iraqi civilians dead, Blackwater contractors allegedly transferred a number of machine guns to another contractor who is now charged with trying to smuggle them out of Iraq.Agent Orange Still Stalks Vietnam Vets
In the past few years, Dr. Michael Koopmeiners has seen a surge in the number of veterans seeking help for war-related disabilities at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. But only a fraction of the cases have anything to do with Iraq or Afghanistan. Instead, most are Vietnam veterans.Sergeant 'Zaps' Away Spinal Cord Pain
Staff Sgt. Zach Collett has a remote control to mute the crippling pain he felt for years in his back and legs, the result of a 2005 injury in Iraq.Suspects Joked About Bombing US Base
A group of men were caught on tape discussing bombing Ramstein Air Base in Germany and joking about the reaction once they carried out their plan, a German investigator testified Tuesday.Navy Lets Sailors Take Break From Service
In an effort to offer more career flexibility to its top talent, the Navy has introduced a sabbatical program that will allow Sailors to temporarily leave the Navy for up to three years while still maintaining vital benefits. The Career Intermission Pilot Program is being offered to both officer and enlisted Sailors across the fleet.
Jump Jet F-35B Test Delayed
The first flight test of the F-35B Lightning II short take-off, vertical landing version of the jet -- originally scheduled for sometime at the end of March -- will be delayed until late September, the acting F-35 deputy program director said May 5 at the Navy League's Sea Air Space exposition in Washington, D.C.N. Korea Reportedly Has Cyber Warfare Unit
North Korea runs a cyber warfare unit that tries to hack into U.S. and South Korean military networks to gather confidential information and disrupt service, a news report said Tuesday.Chinese Vessels Again Confront US Ships
The U.S. Defense Department Tuesday played down a confrontation between Chinese vessels and one of its Navy surveillance ships, taking a decidedly more low-key tone than during similar incidents two months ago.Republicans Bash Obama’s Terror Policy
After weeks of concentrating their attacks against President Barack Obama on the economy, Republicans are branching out. They're taking aim at his anti-terrorism policy.Military Spouses Meet with Pelosi
Speaker of House Nancy Pelosi and several other Congressional representatives met today with military spouses in Washington, DC in the wake of a survey of 3,000 military family members that showed that 94 percent believed that people without close ties to the military "do not understand or appreciate the sacrifices made by service members and their families."Army Recalls Some Combat Helmets
The Army has issued a recall of more than 30,000 helmets -- not because the helmet shells are flawed, but because it found that four screws that attach the chinstrap and related parts didn't meet Army specs.
Mutiny Reported at Georgian Army Base
A tank battalion mutinied Tuesday at a Georgian military base near the capital and the base has been sealed off, the defense minister said. The mutiny followed an announcement by the Interior Ministry that it had uncovered a Russia-supported plot to overthrow the government and had arrested the suspected organizer.JetBlue Offers $1 Flights for Troops
JetBlue is tossing a sharp salute this month to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. Active-duty service members will be able to fly out of Richmond International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport on JetBlue Airways for $1 this month.Army Says it Confiscated Afghan Bibles
The U.S. military has confiscated Bibles that Christian U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan had apparently intended to give to local Muslims, a military spokesman has said.NCO Declared Missing in Afghanistan
A 27-year-old Army sergeant was reported missing in Afghanistan after an insurgent attack killed two other troops in his unit late last week, the Department of Defense announced Monday.Therapists Offer Soldiers Free Help
Service members contact Trisha Pearce in need of counseling. Spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, relatives are welcome to get in touch with her, too. They may feel burnt out and worn down by the experience of fighting a war -- or of loving someone who has.Iraq Committed to US Pullout Despite Attacks
Iraq will not extend the June 30 deadline for U.S. troops to withdraw from urban areas despite concerns about a resurgence of violence in recent weeks. A series of high-profile bombings have cast doubt on the readiness of Iraqi forces to take over security responsibilities.
Mullen Believes Pakistan Nukes Secure
The Pentagon's top military officer said Monday that he is comfortable that Pakistan's nuclear weapons remain secure, but is gravely concerned about Taliban advances there and in Afghanistan.
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