The Marines of Force Recon face numerous hardships in executing their missions, especially in the harsh and unforgiving conditions of Afghanistan.
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A "Drone Summit" was held in Washington, D.C., in order to educate people about uses of drones by the U.S. military and law enforcement.
This drone has been designed to look like a bird in flight in order to avoid being easily detected. Named the Maveric, it was created by Prioria Robotics and funded by the U.S. Army. It can soar as high as 25,000 feet and fly at a speed of 65 miles per hour.
CNN segment on the death of Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed, along with three other people, in a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan on November 1, 2013.
A discussion of a recently-disclosed Justice Department document authorizing the use of drones to kill American citizens thought to be tied to Al-Qaeda if they "pose an imminent threat.
John Oliver analyzes the Obama administration's use of drones in this segment from the Comedy Central news program "Last Week Tonight."
An interview with anti-drone activist and author Medea Benjamin about her 2012 book "Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control."
Tom Cotton, a Republican Senator from Arkansas and U.S. Army veteran, addresses the American Enterprise Institute in September 2013. His speech focused on the topics of the NSA and drone use.
A 9-year old girl whose grandmother was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan addressed members of the U.S. Congress in October 2013. This appearance marked the first time that civilian victims of drone strikes were invited to provide testimony to the U.S. government about their experiences.
