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Russia could stand in way of Obama's nuke cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — By saying he intends to bargain with Russia over new reductions in nuclear weapons, rather than make cuts on his own, President Barack Obama is asking for

Mueller urges caution on NSA program changes

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to move carefully before making any changes that might restrict the National Security Agency programs for

US senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet

U.S. senators are seeking cost-cutting opportunities in the Pentagon's $400 billion program for the next-generation F-35.

Navy holds hearing on deaths of divers

Two members of a Navy dive unit are facing involuntary manslaughter and dereliction-of-duty charges in the drowning of two divers at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Navy presents Bronze Stars to sailors

The Navy honored two local sailors Tuesday for their work in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan last April.

Officials speak on women combat roles

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that women in the military will be able to join the best of the best when it comes to combat.

NBC to air special on Operation Homefront

NBC’s Al Roker will host a special on Operation Homefront as the group aids military families.

USS Enterprise to embark on final voyage

A famous U.S. aircraft carrier will take its final voyage Thursday.

VA officials discuss Syria controversy

As the president receives criticism for recent decisions on U.S. aid in Syria, some Virginia politicians are speaking out on the controversy.

Suspicious package at Oceana cleared

A report of a suspicious package in Virginia Beach Monday afternoon was deemed a false alarm.

House OKs 2-year sentence for military sex assault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Angered by the epidemic of sexual assault in the military, the House on Thursday endorsed a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison for a member of the

USS Bainbridge deployment

The USS Bainbridge left Friday for a seven-month deployment from Naval Station Norfolk.

Fort Hood soldier accused of paying for sex

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Authorities have charged a Fort Hood sergeant with paying for sex with a soldier in a prostitution scheme allegedly arranged by a coordinator of the Texas

Committee rejects overhaul of military justice

WASHINGTON (AP) — Siding with the Pentagon's top brass, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved legislation Wednesday to keep commanders involved in deciding whether to

Top military leader disputes diplomat on Benghazi

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that four members of Army special forces in Tripoli were never told to stand down after last year's

Navy task force to set goals for women on subs

The commander of a Groton-based submarine group is leading a task force dedicated to the integration of enlisted women on Navy submarines.

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