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The 21st Century US Military: Not the “Finest Fighting Force in the History of the World“
Maybe if we stopped claiming that the US military was the finest fighting force in the history of the world, both we and the world might be modestly more …
Feeding the Military-Industrial Complex
Spending on major military acquisition programs is projected to soar 23 percent.
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Saudi Arabia Is Killing Civilians With US Bombs
Saudi Arabia is bombing civilians with US-made bombs, which violates both US and international law.
US-Trained Military Officials Face Prosecution for Dirty War Atrocities in Guatemala
Former Guatemalan military officials are facing prosecution, but when will the US government be held accountable?
The Pentagon’s Progress: Will US “Successes” Lead to More Iraqi Military Failures?
History suggests that time is no panacea when Washington attempts to prop up, advise or build armies.
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Why Is the US Military Still Burning Its Explosive Waste in the Open Air?
In Louisiana, activists have already stopped the military from proceeding with one open burn and are now rallying to halt another.
Playing Games With War Deaths
There's a double standard in how the US mainstream media report civilian deaths, depending if the US military is fighting the wars or not.
Doubling Down on a Failed Strategy: The Pentagon’s Dangerous “New” Base Plan
The Obama administration is considering a Pentagon proposal to create a “new” and “enduring” system of military bases around the Middle East.
Seymour Hersh: US Military Undermined Obama on Syria With Tacit Help to Assad
A new report by Seymour Hersh says the Joints Chiefs of Staff has indirectly supported Bashar al-Assad.
Did the US Cover Up Navy SEALs’ Beating Death of Afghan Detainee and Pattern of Extreme Abuse?
Four US soldiers working with the SEALs at the outpost reported that they witnessed the abuse.