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VA Paperless Claims System ‘Spontaneously’ Shuts Down
The system also mixes up evidence between veterans’ files, lawmakers told.
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Here’s What the Army Thinks War Will Look Like in 2030
Top brass gathered in Washington, D.C., recently to review the Army’s latest war games. What does war look like in 2030? (Hint: it’s not that different than today). By Stephanie Gaskell
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Pentagon Lets Joe Biden Do the Talking With China
Hagel and Dempsey have not talked to their Chinese counterparts during the latest tensions. The Pentagon says that’s by design. By Kevin Baron
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Hagel to Cut Hundreds of Staff, Contractors and Reorganize for $1B Savings
In July, the Defense secretary ordered a 20 percent reduction in the front office budget.
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Man Arrested After Throwing Suspicious Object on White House Lawn
Incident happened near the North Lawn.
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Chinese Air Defense Zone Won’t Inhibit Navy’s New Surveillance Planes
7th Fleet will continue routine patrols in disputed zone, spokesman says.
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FBI Agents Worry Criminals Will Have It Easier if Sequestration Continues
Furloughs, hiring freeze will prevent FBI from properly conducting its mission, group says.
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Chemical Arms in Panama Won't Be Sent to U.S. for Disposal, Pentagon Says
The degrading toxin-filled munitions were abandoned by the U.S. Army in 1947.
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Any Questions for the Joint Chiefs Chairman?
Martin Dempsey is holding is first Facebook town hall and wants to hear from you.
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VA and Defense Chiefs Confront Reality of 700,000 Incarcerated Veterans
Conference focuses on vets jailed due to mental health, substance abuse.
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Hagel Picks Christine Fox as His Acting Deputy
Christine Fox is named acting deputy defense secretary, temporarily replacing Ash Carter and making her the highest-ranking woman at the Pentagon. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Why the Senate May Do Nothing About Sexual Assaults in the Military
Votes are in doubt because of an impasse over the annual defense bill and flaring tensions over Senate rule changes.
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Drone-Delivery Expert on Amazon's Plans
"We’re convinced that it’s going to be the next big paradigm in transportation."
Defense
Here's What NSA Wanted Its Employees to Talk About at Thanksgiving
Suggested talking points include that the agency obeys the law and prevents terror attacks.
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Seizure Sunday Precedes Cyber Monday
ICE seized nearly 300 websites selling phony goods before the online shopping spree.
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Grunt With Me at the Bataan Memorial Death March
It’s the 25th anniversary of the commemorative march.
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Navy Deploys First High-Tech Surveillance Aircraft to Okinawa
Okinawa is 260 miles east of new China air defense zone.
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Groups Gather to Define Medical Ethics in Wake of Military Torture
Physicians' treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay has united medical associations against military policy.
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