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U.S. continues global arms trade domination despite dip, Russian companies sustain surge

American defense companies continue to dominate the global arms industry despite a fifth straight year of decline, while Russian sales continue to boom -- that's according to new data released Monday.

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Army’s pic of the day: WHAT?!

The U.S. Army shows off a 2d Cavalry Regiment Soldier firing a Hungarian artillery piece during joint training at Exercise Brave Warrior 16 in Hungary, building relations and enhancing interoperability between the U.S. and NATO.

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Secret Services answers questions about new rifle

The U.S. Secret Service this week released answers to questions asked during conferences with vendors interested in bidding for a contract to supply the agency with new rifles.

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Sanders: Gun control no ‘magic formula’ for terrorism (VIDEO)

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Sunday that no one believes expanded gun control is "a magic formula" to prevent future terror attacks in the U.S.

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Pentagon opens all combat roles to women (VIDEO)

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday that the Pentagon will open all combat roles in the military to women.

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Two awarded Medal of Honor for action in WWI

In a ceremony at the White House on June 2, two soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for conspicuous gallantry during World War I.

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Breaking: Pope endorses use of force in Iraq to protect religious minorities

On Monday, Pope Francis endorsed the use of force to stop Islamic militants from attacking religious minorities in Iraq, but with one caveat: it needs the approval of the international community, the Associated Press reported.

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