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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
Appeal starts for US military contractor held responsible for torture
The contractor was ordered to pay $42 million for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of three former detainees of Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.
US soldier killed in Germany during logistics operation
Spc. Jaylin Perez died Tuesday after receiving treatment for severe electrical burns sustained last week while on duty in Germany, the Army said.
Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Two soldiers die in non-combat incidents in Middle East
Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Emmett Wilfred Goodridge Jr. died this week in non-combat incidents.
By Beth Sullivan