Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Anna Mulrine

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Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan

The shift in strategy could allow more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, but it comes with big risks. more >>

Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr. more >>

Air Force Strains to Meet the Demand for Drones in Afghanistan

Increased fighting calls for more unmanned aerial vehicles and the pilots who fly them remotely. more >>

Taliban Seeks to Destabilize Afghanistan's Capital

NATO faces intense fighting 30 miles from Kabul. more >>

Pentagon Plans to Send More Than 12,000 Additional Troops to Afghanistan

The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban more >>

Georgia's Bid to Join NATO Is a Political Casualty of War

The military clashes with Russia hit NATO's expansion plans. more >>

A U.S. General Assesses Security in Northern Iraq

Problems include Kirkuk tensions and about 7 insurgent groups. more >>

Why the Pentagon Thinks Attacking Iran is a Bad Idea

No one wants a nuclear Iran, but U.S. military leaders worry about the risks and strains of a third war more >>

U.S. Marines Take On the Taliban in Afghanistan

After two Iraq deployments, members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit face a different sort of war. more >>

On Tillman and Lynch Cases, a 'Near Universal Lack of Recall' by Bush Aides

An investigation into whether U.S. officials circulated tall tales is stymied by lack of cooperation. more >>

Afghan Warlords, Formerly Backed By the CIA, Now Turn Their Guns On U.S. Troops

They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers. more >>

Years of Hardship Take a Toll on Families in Afghanistan

A counseling center, the nation’s first, tries to help battered wives and troubled husbands. more >>

Pakistan's Border Badlands Are a Challenge for the Next President

Eliminating Pakistan's havens for al Qaeda and the Taliban is a goal for either McCain or Obama. more >>

In Afghanistan, the NATO-led Force is 'Underresourced' For the Fight Against the Taliban

When it comes to combat, it is a coalition of the willing and not-so-willing. more >>

Lawyers Review Airstrike Plans

An extra check on actions when there is the risk of civilian casualties. more >>

A Look Inside the Air Force's Control Center for Iraq and Afghanistan

Far from the physical battlefields, analysts and targeters hunt the enemy and initiate airstrike. more >>

Night Mission: Flying With an Elite Search and Rescue Team in Afghanistan

A routine training run turns into an emergency nighttime medical evacuation. more >>

Where al Qaeda and the Taliban Hide Out

U.S. military wrestles with the problem of the Afghan-Pakistani border region. more >>

The Army Trains a Skeptics Corps to Battle Groupthink

One lesson from Iraq: More questioning may help avert mistakes. more >>

The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq

The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000. more >>

Admiral Michael Mullen: A Navy Man Looks Out for the Army

The top military adviser has garnered respect for his candor and concern for American troops. more >>

Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq

A four-star performance. more >>

General Petraeus Calls for a Delay in Troop Reductions, Signaling Further Strains for U.S. Military Forces

The top American commander in Iraq asks for patience and says the effort is "worth it." more >>

Across Europe, a New Culture Clash

A gulf widens between Muslims and those of other faiths. more >>

New Violence Shakes Things Up in Iraq

President Bush is upbeat, but others view the new fighting with concern. more >>

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