Wounded Warrior Project executives fired amid controversy; Captured ISIS chemical weapons manufacturer transferred to Iraqi custody; How big is opposition to women in combat units among Marines? This report explains.; Central Command nominee may push for additional revisions to Afghanistan exit; Islamic State captive in Iraq may provide intelligence on chemical weapons capability;
 
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Wounded Warrior Project executives fired amid controversy
The departure of two top executives, CEO Steven Nardizzi and COO Al Giordano comes at a time when the wounded veteran-focused organization is awash in controversy amid news reports accusing the non-profit of wasteful spending.
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Captured ISIS chemical weapons manufacturer transferred to Iraqi custody
He apparently divulged information that led to U.S. airstrikes against chemical weapons facilities.
 
How big is opposition to women in combat units among Marines? This report explains.
Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request are revealing.
 
Central Command nominee may push for additional revisions to Afghanistan exit
President Obama's nominee he would recommend extending the U.S. mission in Afghanistan if local forces don't improve their record against the Taliban and other militants.
 
Islamic State captive in Iraq may provide intelligence on chemical weapons capability
U.S. forces captured the operative, an Iraqi citizen, nearly a month ago.
 
U.S. Special Operations forces conduct helicopter raid in Somalia
It is unclear what the outcome of the raid was.
 
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