Allen may withdraw from consideration for top NATO post in Europe
Gen. John Allen, who stepped down Sunday as the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, may withdraw from consideration as NATO Supreme Allied Commander-Europe and head of U.S. European Command, defense officials said Wednesday.
Pentagon creates new medal for cyber, drone wars
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that U.S. defense officials say they are creating a new medal that can be awarded to troops who have a direct impact on combat operations but do it from afar.
Pentagon repeats dire warnings about cuts: 'Wolf is at the door'
For the second day in the row, Pentagon top brass intensified its warnings to lawmakers about sequestration’s crippling effect on military readiness and its ability to respond to budding conflicts across the globe.
13:26 February 13, 2013VA questioned on mental health care progress despite hiring, funding
Despite more money and more staff to tackle the problem, veterans aren’t seeing enough progress toward getting mental health care, the chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee said Wednesday.
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