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The U.S. and its allies have made only spotty and incremental progress in the Afghan war, with overall violence declining just slightly in the past year and widespread corruption continuing to hamper the shaky government, according to a new Pentagon report. -
The South Korean rapper Psy, he of "Gangnam Style" fame, has apologized for a far-less popular song he sang back in 2004. Called "Dear America," the song supported the killing of U.S. troops in Iraq. -
If you're planning to send holiday gifts to your loved ones in the military, there are some mailing deadlines you need to keep in mind to make sure those presents arrive in time for Christmas. -
The body of Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier, 26, was returned to his hometown of Mechanicville, New York today. Denier was killed in Afghanistan on December 2nd. -
The Department of Defense has identified the Navy SEAL killed in the rescue of a kidnapped U.S. doctor in Afghanistan as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque, 28, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. -
The commencement of Exercise Steel Knight at Camp Pendleton is taking place this morning, and you can watch a live webcast of the ship-to-shore amphibious assault exercise here. -
A Navy SEAL was killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan that freed an American doctor abducted by the Taliban outside of Kabul six days ago. The fallen SEAL was a member of SEAL Team Six - the same elite team that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego's economy could be in for a rough ride if the federal government can't avoid the fiscal cliff. -
After a sex scandal toppled CIA director and former Army Gen. David Petraeus and other ethical lapses claimed the careers of other senior military leaders, a review of ethical standards was ordered. -
Roughly 900 donated Christmas trees will be distributed to troops and their families at Camp Pendleton today.
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