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Armed Forces May 2, 2016

Army chief urges caution amid calls to arm more US soldiers in wake of fatal shooting

The Army's top officer said Friday they would review security at military recruiting and reserve centers in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Tennessee, but urged caution on calls to arm more soldiers to protect against these kinds of attacks.

Armed Forces May 2, 2016

Officials: US jets scramble to intercept Russian bombers off California, Alaska coasts on July 4

While the United States celebrated Independence Day, two pairs of Russian bombers flew off the coast of California and Alaska -- forcing the Air Force to scramble fighter jets to intercept both flights, two senior defense officials tell Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.

Threats May 2, 2016

Putin biding his time? Evidence shows buildup of Russian tanks, generals in Ukraine

New evidence is exposing Russia's deepening role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, suggesting Vladimir Putin may be preparing to gobble up more territory undeterred by NATO -- as a new U.S. military document highlights the extent of Moscow's aggression.

Armed Forces May 2, 2016

Message to Moscow: Pentagon reportedly set to send heavy military equipment to Eastern Europe

The Pentagon reportedly is poised to send heavy military equipment to Eastern Europe and the Baltic nations, as part of an effort to bolster U.S. forces there and send a message to Russia.

Pentagon May 2, 2016

Despite recruitment struggle, Pentagon confident ‘Sunnis will come to them’ this time

The Pentagon is ready to try what appears to be a "Field of Dreams" strategy in Iraq, hoping to entice Sunnis to join the fight against ISIS with an "If you build it, they will come" plan for a new military training site.

Threats May 2, 2016

Congress: US military highly vulnerable to cyber attacks

Congress wants the Pentagon to spend more than $200 million to identify holes in U.S. weapons and communications software that could allow foreign militaries to disrupt or defeat advanced arms in cyber attacks.

Pentagon May 2, 2016

US Navy to accompany US, British flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel

U.S. Navy ships will begin to accompany U.S.- and British-flagged commercial ships as they travel the Strait of Hormuz, defense officials confirmed to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, on the heels of Iran seizing a cargo ship.

Pentagon May 2, 2016

Iraqis to get American F-16s – but can they fly them?

The Iraqis are getting a batch of American F-16 fighter planes to run combat missions against the Islamic State, but questions remain over whether they can fly them.

Threats May 2, 2016

Washington to make payments to families of American hostages killed in drone strike

The U.S. government intends to make payments to the families of two al-Qaida hostages that President Barack Obama says were accidentally killed in a drone strike.

Pentagon May 2, 2016

Officials giving mixed messages on why US aircraft carrier shadowing Iranian convoy

An American aircraft carrier and its warplanes are shadowing an Iranian convoy approaching Yemen, as the U.S. beefs up its presence in the region -- but back in Washington, officials can't seem to agree on why.

Trials May 2, 2016

Gitmo detainees stall 9/11 hearing over CIA ‘black site’ claims

A 9/11 hearing at the high-security courthouse in Guantanamo Bay came to an abrupt halt Monday morning, just minutes into the session, after two suspects claimed their interpreters worked at so-called CIA black sites -- and said they could not trust them.