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US to deploy Patriots, F-16s to Jordan

The U.S. will send anti-missile batteries and fighter jets to Jordan at the kingdom's request to boost defense capabilities in the face of an attack from neighboring Syria, Jordanian officials said Wednesday.Full story

Cyber experts say calling out China may be working

After years of quiet and largely unsuccessful diplomacy, the U.S. has brought its persistent computer-hacking problems with China into the open, delivering a steady drumbeat of reports accusing Beijing's government and military of computer-based attacks against America. Full story

At military sexual assault hearing, expect mostly men

Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing will be the first time in nearly 10 years that military leaders can discuss strategies with lawmakers in a full hearing to address the epidemic of sexual assault in the military. Full story

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Pentagon chief tours ship at cutting edge of U.S. pivot to Asia

Analysis: China turns on the charm at regional security forum

China says looking forward to cyber talks with US

Postponed US long-range missile test due Tuesday

U.S. defense department furloughs to begin July 8: Hagel

Military sexual assault survivors need more than sound and fury

Military sexual assault: Is ‘keeping it in the family’ the right approach?

American Medical Association questions Guantanamo force-feedings

Analysis: No good military options for U.S. in Syria

U.S. sends Army planners to Amman but wary of Syria intervention

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  Leaders say there's 'no silver bullet' to solve sexual assault in the military

Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta, Chuck Hagel, and President Obama have all used the same line to describe the difficulty of solving the problem of sexual assault in the military.

  Military sex abuse scandals spark reform talk in Senate

Senator Barbara Boxer talks with Rachel Maddow about yet another high profile sex abuse scandal in the U.S. military and what can be done legislatively to fix a problem at which military leaders have failed miserably and which is apparently sustained in part by military culture.

  New legislation aimed at protecting military sexual assault victims

Rep. Loretta Sanchez discusses her bill to protect those who report sexual assaults in the military. This bill comes a disturbing report shows sexual assault cases in the military increased since 2010.

  Alarming ineptitude revealed in care of US nuclear arsenal

Rachel Maddow reports on a scandal surrounding the supervision of America's nuclear weaponry stored at Minot Air Force Base that has resulted in a slew of dismissals and further investigations into the "rot" within the ranks that has created this dangerous vulnerability.

  Shocking report on sexual assault in the US military

President Obama responded forcefully to a new report from the Pentagon that estimated 26,000 people in the United States military were sexually assaulted last year. MSNBC's Alex Wagner discusses with Amy Ziering, producer of the documentary "The Invisible War" about sexual assault in the military.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington June 11, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on "Department Leadership." on Capitol Hill in Washington June 11, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY)