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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listens as President Barack Obama announces Hagel's resignation.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is out — but whether it was his choice is less than certain

Conflict

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has resigned. But did he jump or was he pushed? Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post says both sides can point at each other.

The Pentagon

A top secret Pentagon report into top secret leaks gets out

Global Scan

Pentagon outlines budget cuts to the tune of a half-trillion dollars

Global Politics

Afghanistan history dramatized for the Pentagon

Business, Economics and Jobs

Pentagon Presents $1B Per Month Plan for U.S. Action in Syria

Pentagon Insider Steve Bucci Admits ‘Bad Assumptions’ About Iraq, 10 Years On

When Steve Bucci agreed to talk to The World about the invasion of Iraq I expected to run into lots of defensive deflection. Bucci was part of the inner circle at the Pentagon at the time of the invasion, as a military assistant to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

The World

Pentagon Lifts Ban Barring Women on the Battlefield

Conflict & Justice

The Defense Department’s decision to drop the ban excluding women from combat roles has stirred discussion among veterans and those still serving in the armed forces.

The World

Restaurants Near the Pentagon Feel the Hurt

Global Politics

With the Congressional Super Committee’s failure to come to an agreement, the military now has to cut some $500 billion from its budget. Those cuts could also hurt the stores and restaurants near the Pentagon that cater to the military.

Pentagon Budget Cuts Will Have ‘Dire Consequences’

Global Politics

Military leaders have warned Congress on Wednesday that steeper cuts in defense spending will gut the armed forces and sap US global influence.

Pentagon Seeks Overhaul in Military Benefits

An influential Pentagon panel is eyeing the most radical overhaul of military retirement benefits in 50 years.  In its plan the Defense Business Board proposes doing away with the traditional pension program for any members serving 20 years, and replacing it with a 401(k)-style account with government contributions.  The DBB says the current pension system is unaffordable […]