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Russia-backed rebels take positions on the outskirts of Donetsk, Ukraine in April. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove said that Russia and pro-Russia separatist forces exploited the cease-fire to "reset and reposition themselves" in eastern Ukraine. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Philip Breedlove: Russia exploiting Ukraine cease-fire

The U.S. commander of NATO said Thursday that Russia and pro-Russia separatist forces exploited the recent cease-fire in eastern Ukraine to "reset and reposition themselves" and appear now to be preparing for a fresh offensive against Ukraine's military.

April 30, 2015
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, Texas Republican, questions Defense Secretary Ash Carter as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2015, before the committee's hearing on President Obama's use of military force proposal against the Islamic State and the Defense Department's budget. (Associated Press) **FILE**

House committee keeps military retirement overhaul in defense bill

Lawmakers voted to move forward with reforms to the military retirement system Wednesday night, despite concerns from some that Congress was moving too fast and disregarding objections from veterans service organizations or concerns over implementation.

April 29, 2015
Former President Bill Clinton stands in the Field of Empty Chairs at the chair of Oklahoma City bombing victim Alan G. Whicher,of the U.S. Secret Service, after lying a bouquet of flowers on the chair during a visit to the Oklahoma City National Memorial in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Bryan Terry, Pool)

Purple Heart for Oklahoma City bombing victims

Lawmakers approved an amendment on Wednesday to award the Purple Heart to members of the military killed or wounded in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, sending the proposal to the full House for consideration.

April 29, 2015
An F-35B takes part in a test mission near Edwards AFB in March, 2014. (Image: Lockheed Martin) ** FILE **

Effort to cut six F-35s fails in defense bill

An amendment to cut the number of F-35s in the 2016 defense authorization bill was defeated Wednesday, despite concerns that the program is not meeting standards and is moving too quickly.

April 29, 2015
** FILE ** Female soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range while testing new body armor in Fort Campbell, Ky., in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

8 women remain after first week of Army Ranger course

Of the 19 women who began the first integrated Ranger Course on Sunday, eight have survived the Ranger Assessment Phase and are continuing through one of the Army's most elite training programs.

April 24, 2015
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2015, file photo, Ashton Carter testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee at his confirmation hearing to become the next Defense Secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate is on track to confirm President Barack Obama’s pick to run the Pentagon. A vote is scheduled for Feb. 12 on Carter’s nomination. If confirmed, Carter will be Obama’s fourth defense secretary in six years. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Ashton Carter’s recruitment push: ‘Give us a try’

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter urged innovators Thursday to just give a job at the Defense Department a try, knowing that they can return to the civilian sector after, as part of a new push to recruit the best cyber and tech staff.

April 23, 2015