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Pentagon could keep big weapons despite automatic spending cuts

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter soars over Destin, Fla., before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base. Purchasing more of the fighters would be off the table in 2014 if automatic federal spending cuts go into effect. (Associated Press)

Pentagon weapon systems can survive spending cuts

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

**FILE** In this photo taken Dec. 7, 2010, former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pins Combat Infantry badges on soldiers at Forward Operating Base Connolly in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. (Associated Press)

Gates’ tenure successful, contradictory

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times