Pentagon Bans 60mm Mortar Round After Marine Deaths -- CBS/AP
A mortar shell explosion killed seven Marines and injured seven more during mountain warfare training in Nevada's high desert, prompting the Pentagon to immediately halt the use of the weapons until an investigation can determine their safety, officials said Tuesday.
The explosion occurred Monday night at the Hawthorne Army Depot, a sprawling facility used by troops heading overseas, during an exercise involving the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force from Camp Lejeune, N.C. Several Marines from the unit were injured in the blast, authorities said.
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Russia to Modernize Akula Class Attack Submarines -- RIA Novosti
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Smart Grenades That Work Most Of The Time -- Strategy Page
MEADS could get last-minute reprieve in Senate bill -- The Hill
Pentagon Plans to Deploy More Than 100 Cyber Teams by Late 2015 -- Next Gov
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Congress revives push for Marine to get Medal of Honor -- Washington Times
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