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Ex-Army specialist: I’m still concerned that military won’t address rape culture
A former Army specialist who shared her story about being raped as an 18-year-old servicewoman before a Senate hearing told MSNBC host Richard Lui on Friday she was “still a little bit concerned” about the culture that protected her attacker being addressed. “Going into the testimony, I was not sure…
Pentagon unveils new ‘Distinguished Warfare Medal’ for drone operators
The Pentagon unveiled a new medal on Wednesday to honor “extraordinary” troops who launch cyber attacks or drone strikes from their consoles, even if they do not risk their lives in combat. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, announcing the new “Distinguished Warfare Medal,” said it was time to recognize those who…
Panetta laments ‘meanness’ of U.S. politics
Looking back at a long political career, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday lamented an increasingly bitter atmosphere in Washington, saying there was “too much meanness” on display. His comments come amid a mounting budget crisis in a deeply divided Congress and after Republican lawmakers renewed threats to block the…
Watch live: Panetta delivers farewell address
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delivers a farewell address to the Pentagon community. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 12. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Defense Department extends some military benefits to same sex partners
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Monday that the same sex partners of soldiers will immediately begin receiving some of the benefits opposite sex couples enjoy, including the issuance of military identification cards. “It is a matter of fundamental equity that we provide similar benefits to all of those men and…
Panetta: The Pentagon and Clinton supported arming Syrian rebels
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday admitted for the first time that the Pentagon had backed proposals to arm the Syrian opposition battling to oust President Bashar al-Assad. The idea was first floated by former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who met privately with David Petraeus, then CIA chief, in…
Panetta: US needs to keep up drone war
The United States will have to keep up an open-ended drone war against Al-Qaeda militants in Pakistan and elsewhere to prevent another terror attack on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. The assassination of Al-Qaeda figures in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia with unmanned, robotic aircraft has provoked widespread criticism from…
Panetta asks Congress to act on defense budget
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday demanded Congress take action after November elections to ensure stable funding for the US military and to break a partisan deadlock over the country’s budget deficit. “When Congress returns to town after the election, there is a great deal of critical work…
No reliable intelligence during Benghazi attack: U.S.
WASHINGTON — US military leaders ruled out sending in forces during the attack on an American consulate in Libya last month because of a lack of reliable intelligence, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday. Although forces were on alert and ready to launch an operation if needed, the US military…
Military prepares new aggressive rules to fight cyber war: Panetta
The United States faces a growing threat of a “cyber-Pearl Harbor” and has drafted new rules for the military that would enable it to move aggressively against digital attacks, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. The amended rules of engagement underline the need to defend Defense Department computer networks, “but also…
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