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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  White House threatens veto over parts of House defense bill that limit president's authority

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members

Thursday, May 12, 2011  House panel OKs defense bill, votes to delay law allowing gays to serve openly

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  APNewsBreak: Vets seek changes in military's handling of rape, sexual assault cases

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  'Suspicious object' shuts Pentagon train station -- it was only a blinking Christmas ornament.

Monday, August 09, 2010  The announcement was the first major step by Gates to find $100 billion in savings in the next five years. Gates says that money is needed elsewhere within the Defense Department to repair a force ravaged by years of war.

Friday, July 02, 2010  The Defense Department said Friday that 24-year-old Cpl. Larry D. Harris, Jr. died Thursday while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  The dog, named Chaky, died last month at age 10.

Friday, March 26, 2010  The inaugural Warrior Games are sponsored by the Defense Department and the U.S. Olympic Committee. The Army will send 100 competitors, the Marines 50, the Air Force 25 and the Navy and Coast Guard 25 combined.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart said Wednesday he plans leave the military on July 1 after a 39-year career. NORAD, a joint U.S.-Canada command, monitors air and space threats against both countries. The Northern Command oversees the U.S. military's homeland defense and supports civilian authorities.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  The Defense Department said Tuesday that 22-year-old Spc. Jason A. McLeod of Crystal Lake died Monday west of Pashmul of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with mortar fire. He was assigned to the 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson in Colorado.

Sunday, October 25, 2009  Head of Defense Contract Audit Agency forced out; Army official assigned as replacement

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  The Defense Department released annual reports from the Naval Academy, West Point and the Air Force Academy on Wednesday about efforts to reduce sexual misconduct.