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Report: Military quietly grants itself domestic policing powers

Washington - The Pentagon has quietly granted itself the power to police the streets of US towns and cities without obtaining state or local consent.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 17 comments

Senator Menendez issues hawkish bill on Syrian intervention

Seeking US economic and military intervention in Syria's civil war, Senator Menendez (D-NJ) issues the Syria Stabilization Act of 2013.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Rights campaigner Tatchell slams Manning Pride honour reversal

Britain’s best-known human-rights campaigner has issued a damning criticism of the organisers of San Francisco Gay Pride, who have revoked the nomination military whistleblower Bradley Manning as Grand Marshal of this year’s Pride parade in June.

In the Media by Andrew John - 2 comments

Op-Ed: US military wants commanders reviewed by those they command

Sydney - This is a shakeup in a way no military organization has ever been shaken up. The new move is to get commanders “to be evaluated by their peers and the people they command on qualities including personal character”. Expect some interesting results.

In the Media by Paul Wallis

Op-Ed: NATO withdrawal and the ability of the Afghan National Army

Washington - As NATO prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, politicians and military leaders highlight the positive in an attempt to convince the public that the war yielded positive results. The Taliban is targeting Afghan forces in its spring offensive.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 10 comments

A mayor in Japan is being removed as he rejects US-military base

The people of Nago are outraged after knowing that their elected Mayor Inamine has been targeted for removal by the Japanese and American governments as he becomes stronger spokesman for anti US-military base, and obstacle to its construction.

In the Media by Eko Armunanto - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Afghanistan success is an illusion - Soviet similarities

Kabul - As the war winds down in Afghanistan, there are similarities with the Soviet withdrawal in 1979. While politicians and military brass emphasize the defeat of the Taliban and the ability of Afghan Security Forces. This defies the reality of Afghanistan.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 8 comments

Op-Ed: New DADT — US military bans, expels transgender service members

Washington - It's been a year and a half since 'Dont' Ask, Dont' Tell,' the Pentagon's long-standing ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the US armed forces, officially ended.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins

Op-Ed: Evolution of Warfare - Drone Distinguished Warfare Medal

Washington - With the evolution of warfare, the US government has turned to drone operations, which is the engagement of the enemy from afar. The Pentagon has announced an award for drone pilots, the Distinguished Warfare medal.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 7 comments

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 jet fighter fleet

Washington - The Pentagon has grounded its entire F-35 jet fighter fleet, citing engine problems. The problem has been identified as a cracked engine blade, detected during a routine inspection at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 10 comments

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The U.S. military has announced it will begin shipping Gulf of Mexico seafood to 72 base commissaries along the East Coast of the US as seafood safety testing continues.

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