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In this June 4 file photo, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, center, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing investigating the growing epidemic of sexual assaults within the military. The number of reported sexual assaults across the military shot up by more than 50 percent this year. Defense officials suggest that victims are becoming more willing to come forward. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Reports of sexual assaults in military on rise

Lolita Baldor · December 29, 2013 5:00 am

Libya releases 4 US military personnel

Libya releases 4 US military personnel

Lolita Baldor · December 28, 2013 9:10 am

FILE - In this June 4, 2013 file photo, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, center, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing investigating the growing epidemic of sexual assaults within the military. The number of reported sexual assaults across the military shot up by more than 50 percent this year. Defense officials suggest that victims are becoming more willing to come forward. The increase follows a tumultuous year of scandals that shined a spotlight on the crimes and put pressure on the military to act aggressively. From left are, Judge Advocate General of the Army Lt. Gen. Dana K. Chipman, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Brig. Gen. Richard C. Gross, and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Military sex assault reports jump by 50 percent

Lolita Baldor · December 27, 2013 9:36 pm

Navy says more to come in contracting scandal

Navy says more to come in contracting scandal

Lolita Baldor · December 20, 2013 8:18 pm

US ship preps for Syria chemical weapons mission

Lolita Baldor · December 19, 2013 10:15 pm

Hagel: All states complying with same-sex benefits

Hagel: All states complying with same-sex benefits

Lolita Baldor · December 13, 2013 4:50 pm

In this Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 photo, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, speaks with reporters at the Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Hagel ended his six day trip in Qatar, meeting with the Emir, military officials, and visiting with US Troops stationed there. (AP Photo/Mark Wilson, Pool)

Hagel: US continues support of Syrian moderates

Lolita Baldor · December 12, 2013 7:28 pm

This image from video provided by the FBI, shows Aaron Alexis moving through a hallway of Building #197 at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, carrying a Remington 870 shotgun. Senior U.S. officials say the company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter withdrew his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but restored it quickly and never told the Navy about the incident. (AP Photo/FBI)

Navy Yard gunman had classified access pulled

Lolita Baldor · November 23, 2013 8:39 am

This image from video provided by the FBI, shows Aaron Alexis moving through a hallway of Building #197 at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, carrying a Remington 870 shotgun. Senior U.S. officials say the company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter withdrew his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but restored it quickly and never told the Navy about the incident. (AP Photo/FBI)

APNewsBreak: Navy Yard gunman had access pulled

Lolita Baldor · November 22, 2013 8:42 pm

The U.S. military is looking for ways to expand operations in the vast waters of the Arctic as melting ice caps open sea lanes, and other nations such as Russia compete for the lucrative oil and gas deposits. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says climate, energy and security issues revolving around the Arctic will continue to grow in importance. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)

Energy and Environment

US eyes increase in Arctic operations

Lolita Baldor · November 22, 2013 5:00 am

Navy sending 2 more ships to Philippines

Navy sending 2 more ships to Philippines

Lolita Baldor · November 12, 2013 11:26 pm

APNewsBreak: Military suicides drop; unclear why

APNewsBreak: Military suicides drop; unclear why

Lolita Baldor · November 11, 2013 9:36 pm