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U.S.: Military committed to Afghan strategy

By Robert Burns - Associated Press

This scene from the film "Act of Valor" showcases active-duty Navy SEALs. Military commanders beginning five years ago allowed a small, independent film company to turn live training exercises into a feature-length movie with recruiting in mind. (Associated Press)

‘Act of Valor’ accomplishes mission of educating public

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Cyber Command combines offense, defense in planning

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

**FILE** Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan attends the OutServe Armed Forces Leadership Summit on Oct. 15, 2011, in Las Vegas. (Associated Press)

Military gay group growing, aiming for more rights

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Illustration by John Camejo for The Washington Times

CARAFANO: Putting national security at risk

By James Jay Carafano - The Washington Times

The Pentagon. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Pentagon details troop cuts in Europe

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

** FILE ** First lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in this April 12, 2011, file photo, to launch Joining Forces, the national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families. Mrs. Obama is expected to announce the commitment from more than 100 medical schools during an appearance Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

First lady advocates for military spouses at Pentagon

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

Vice President Joe Biden meets with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Inside the Ring

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping reviews the troops during a full honors ceremony on Feb. 14, 2012, at the Pentagon in Arlington. (Associated Press)

Xi Jinping welcomed by 19-gun salute

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

Rep. Michael R. Turner, Ohio Republican (Associated Press) **FILE**

U.S. weighing steep nuclear arms cuts

By Robert Burns - Associated Press

The Pentagon. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Pentagon proposes pay raise in austerity budget

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, California Republican

Replacement of war-worn equipment cut in budget

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outline the main areas of proposed defense spending cuts during a Jan. 26, 2012, news conference at the Pentagon. (Associated Press)

Pentagon budget cuts weapons, troops in 2013

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

** FILE ** U.S. Marine Sgt. Monica Perez (left) of San Diego helps Lance Cpl. Mary Shloss of Hammond, Ind., put on her head scarf before heading out on a patrol in the village of Khwaja Jamal in the Helmand province of Afghanistan in August 2009. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Pentagon to move women closer to front lines

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

** FILE ** U.S. Marine Sgt. Monica Perez (left) of San Diego helps Lance Cpl. Mary Shloss of Hammond, Ind., put on her head scarf before heading out on a patrol in the village of Khwaja Jamal in the Helmand province of Afghanistan in August 2009. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Sources: Pentagon rules shifting on women in combat

By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press

Inside the Ring

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

Gen. Carter Ham, the head of the U.S. African command, attends a conference on terrorism in the Sahara in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. The two-day conference on terrorism in the Sahara was originally expected to focus just on al-Qaida, but has now become inextricably tied up with the civil war in neighboring Libya. (AP Photo)

U.S.’s Africom trains host nation’s forces to battle terrorism

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

The Pentagon. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Pentagon opens ‘Tweet’ offensive in cyberspace

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

The F-16 is one of the Air Force's tactical aircraft. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Fleets fade away with Pentagon budget cuts

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Attacks by Afghans on U.S. forces increase

By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press