Topic: U.S. Navy

The Pentagon Takes Its Time Disciplining Soldiers

Reuters

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has apologized for grisly new photos showing American soldiers posing with the body parts of Taliban suicide bombers and promised that “anyone found responsible for this inhuman conduct will be held accountable.” If similar recent events are any indication, those punishments will be a long time coming.

By Adam Clark Estes

Feb 6, 2012

Researchers Suggest The Constitution Is Passé

On Monday, The New York Times reported on a new study that reveals a sad fact: The United States Constitution is no longer cool.

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By Adam Martin

Sep 30, 2011

Live Feed: Obama to Speak on al-Awlaki Drone strike

The president is expected to address the operation at Adm. Mike Mullen's retirement ceremony

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By Adam Martin

Sep 30, 2011

Military Chaplains Can Now Officiate Same-Sex Weddings

But the Department of Defense stopped short of universally endorsing the marriages themselves

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 25, 2011

The Raunchy Video Captain Gets to Stay in the Navy

Captain Owen Honors won't be kicked out of the Navy for filming the videos

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By Adam Clark Estes

Aug 4, 2011

The Pentagon's Priciest Plane Can't Fly

The problematic new F-35 will cost the government more than Australia's GDP

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By Heather Horn

Jul 11, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On seawater power, media flaws, and universal questions

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By Adam Martin

Jun 30, 2011

Army Toe Shoe Ban: Latest in Armed Forces Fashion Regulation

All branches of the military have their quirks as far as dress goes

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