U.S. military admits major war mistakes

By R. Jeffrey Smith

An internal report prepared by the Joint Staff describes failures of leadership and planning in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

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Failure to secure weapons in Iraq

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Methodology

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Windfalls of War: A decade of keeping government spending accountable

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Military failure to secure Iraq after invasion

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"… that system of governance.”Without using his name, the report says that Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, who directed the V Corps that assumed control in Iraq aft …"

Obama administration embraces major new nuclear weapons cut

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Officials back a new targeting plan and a one-third reduction in the U.S. arsenal.

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Nukes likely to decline in Obama’s second term

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Obama proposes shifting funds from nuclear nonproliferation to nuclear weapons

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Possible nuclear weapons cuts worry Republican lawmakers

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U.S. nuclear targeting unaltered since 2008

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"… geting now,”  but did not rule it out, the source added. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, who as head of the Global Strike Command oversees the oper …"

Pentagon criticizes F-35 contractors but hands over the dough

By Douglas Birch and R. Jeffrey Smith

UPDATE: Early flight tests show multiple problems but the program gets new funds just before sequester.

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F-35 deputy sees challenges ahead

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A close call for the world’s most advanced warplane?

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Documents show Air Force neglected concerns about F-22 pilot safety

Will the $55 billion bomber program fly?

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"… few days after a rhetorical shot heard halfway around the world, fired by Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, the newly-installed chief of the Pentagon’s F-3 …"

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New sexual assault trouble in the Air Force

By Richard H.P. Sia

An officer responsible for stopping AF sexual assaults is accused of that offense

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Washington fury over military sexual assaults hits the Pentagon

By Richard H.P. Sia and Douglas Birch

Notre Dame case highlights complexities of campus sexual assault investigations

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Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act headed for President's signature

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Students from two colleges file federal complaints related to sexual assault

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"… ning” with “no justifiable explanation.” Then on Feb. 26, Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin sparked controversy by overturning a lieutenant colonel’s …"

Washington fury over military sexual assaults hits the Pentagon

By Richard H.P. Sia and Douglas Birch

President Obama calls for punishing, firing or discharging those involved.

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By Richard H.P. Sia

Notre Dame case highlights complexities of campus sexual assault investigations

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Campus Sexual Assault Statistics Don’t Add Up

By Kristen Lombardi and Kristin Jones

Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act headed for President's signature

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Lt. Gen.":

"… portant we do it.” She already is holding up the nomination of Air Force Lt. Gen. Susan Helms to be vice commander of the U.S. Space Command while awaiting …"

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