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Articles about Pentagon
Gunman Killed After Shooting Two Pentagon Police Officers
March 5, 2010
A California man was killed in a shootout with Pentagon police officers.
Nation & World
Pentagon Wrestles With Haiti Relief
February 2, 2010
Some wonder how long the military can continue one of the largest humanitarian efforts in its history
Nation & World
Fort Hood Report Reveals Deeper Dilemma
January 29, 2010
Pentagon review focuses on the need for more military psychiatrists.
Nation & World
Report Calls Military Intelligence Ignorant and Oblivious
January 12, 2010
An intelligence review sends waves through the Pentagon as it critiques strategy in Afghanistan.
Nation & World
Pentagon's Gates to Face His Air Force Critics
September 14, 2009
Under fire in Air Force circles, Defense Secretary Robert Gates isn't afraid to meet them head on.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
GAO Says Pentagon's Officer PR Program Is Legal and Ethical
July 31, 2009
GAO finds no problem with Pentagon PR campaign, despite issues raised in a Pulitzer-winning story.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Pentagon to Change Two-Front War-Fighting Strategy
July 29, 2009
Marine Gen. James Cartwright said the old two-war plan is extreme.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support
June 17, 2009
Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority.
Nation & World
Pentagon War Games Predict Future Threats
June 5, 2009
The military's big thinkers plan for future needs by predicting potential security threats.
Nation & World - Nation
Obama Nominates Republican McHugh as Secretary of the Army
June 2, 2009
McHugh would be the third Republican in a high-ranking post in Obama's administration.
Nation & World - Nation
McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan
May 18, 2009
Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan.
Nation & World - Iraq and Afghanistan
Obama Seems to Care About U.S. Soldiers' Lives; Why Doesn't the ACLU?
May 13, 2009
Why the ACLU isn't concerned about jeopardizing the lives of U.S. soldiers is beyond me.
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Pentagon to the <i>New York Times</i> on Pulitzer: Never mind
May 6, 2009
The Defense Department trashes its own investigation.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Budget Constraints at Pentagon Could Affect National Security
May 4, 2009
The Defense Department starts its yearlong review of strategic priorities.
Nation & World - Nation
Why the U.S. Military Is Wary of Open Warfare With Somali Pirates
April 21, 2009
The Pentagon will defend Americans against pirates, but it's reluctant to get too deeply involved.
Nation & World - World
Why the Pentagon Needs to Rebuild Its Relationship With Pakistan's Military
April 14, 2009
To win Afghan war, the U.S. military needs better relations with the Pakistani armed forces.
Nation & World - Nation
10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New
April 2, 2009
Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months.
Nation & World - Iraq and Afghanistan
Why the Heat Is on Robert Gates Over the Pentagon's Big-Ticket Weapons
March 25, 2009
The defense secretary faces a budget showdown over some of the Pentagon's most expensive systems.
Nation & World - Nation
How the U.S. Military Is Trying to Cut Its Enormous Energy Appetite
March 16, 2009
The Pentagon makes energy savings a higher priority.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Was the Pentagon Right to Lift Military Coffin Photo Ban?
March 9, 2009
Critics argue that photos honor the fallen, proponents say families don't need more tough decisions.
Opinion
Ban on Photographing Military Coffins Protected Grieving Families from Media
March 9, 2009
The ban protects grieving families from a media maelstrom, says Bill Martel.
Opinion
Pentagon Was Correct to Lift the Photo Ban on Military Coffins Returning Home
March 9, 2009
Photographing coffins of fallen service members lets us honor their return, argues Ron Milam.
Opinion
On Pentagon Waste: Just Give It to Us Straight
March 3, 2009
Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story.
Nation & World
