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Senator John Kerry says leaked Pentagon papers are meaningless

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The leak of tens of thousands of classified U.S. military documents on the Afghan war, while illegal, has little significance for policymaking, Sen. John Kerry said Tuesday.

Defense Department misplaces $8.7 billion

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An audit found that shoddy record keeping by the Defense Department left the Pentagon unable to fully account for $8.7 billion it withdrew between 2004 and 2007 from a special fund.

Army drops 'psy ops' name for confusing new one

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Many in the psychological operations community dislike the new name. They say it makes it harder to explain what they do.

Hero's welcome for wounded Marine

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Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely is back home in St. Louis for the first time since losing his arms and legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

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President Obama to outline Afghanistan strategy tonight

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Even before taking his battle plan to Americans tonight, President Obama has issued the orders: some 34,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan starting next month.

Knitting needles get woman in trouble with Homeland Security

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A Texas woman is trying to figure out just why a pair of knitting needles got her kicked out of a government office.

Defense chief to propose weapons cuts

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday recommended halting production of the F-22 fighter jet and scrapping a new helicopter for the president as he outlined deep cuts to many of the military's biggest weapons programs.

Jurors Weigh Verdict In 1st Guantanamo Trial

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America's first war crimes trial since World War II went to the jury Monday as a panel of six U.S. military officers began deliberating whether to send Osama bin Laden's former driver away for life.

Missouri Army National Guard Has Deployed 10,000 Since 911; Still in Good Shape for State Emergencies

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Missouri National Guard Adjutant General King Sidwell addressed these issues Friday, when more troops deployed from Jefferson Barracks.

Lebanon, Missouri Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

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A 21-year-old soldier from Lebanon, Missouri died over the weekend in Afghanistan while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.