military

Shock and Sadness After Fort Hood Shootings

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 6, 2009

Officials search for a motive after lone gunman goes on a murderous rampage. more >>

Portrait of Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Emerges

Nation & World - November 6, 2009

The alleged shooter worked at Walter Reed for six years, received counseling as a psychiatry intern. more >>

Military to Debut Virtual School

By Zach Miners - Education - November 5, 2009

A new online curriculum is in the works to ease school transitions for itinerant members' children. more >>

A Woman's Place Is at the Pentagon

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 3, 2009

Michele Flournoy and other high-ranking females are leading the way for a new generation. more >>

Tip of the Green Spear: The Military Leads on Efficiency, Alternative Energy

By Michael Signer - Opinion - November 3, 2009

Doe-eyed do-gooders aren't the face of environmentalism, the U.S. military is. more >>

Pentagon Won't End Stop Loss Yet

By Paul Bedard and Anna Mulrine - Washington Whispers - October 28, 2009

Service members will receive $500 for each month past their contracted end date. more >>

Is Counterinsurgency the Right Path in Afghanistan?

Opinion - October 27, 2009

Proponents say the method, though expensive, is best in the long run. Others call its logic flawed. more >>

Victory in Afghanistan Requires Fully Supported Counterinsurgency

By James Danly - Opinion - October 27, 2009

By winning hearts and minds over time, U.S. can choke off the enemy's support. more >>

Counterinsurgency Cookie Cutter Doesn't Fit Afghanistan

By Gian P. Gentile - Opinion - October 27, 2009

The Iraq surge's "success" is a myth, not a foundation for sound military strategy. more >>

Iraq and Afghanistan Strategy Debates Need to Remember the Troops

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - October 26, 2009

Believing in the soldiers will give them confidence to get the job done. more >>

Max Cleland on Soldiers, Wars Worth Fighting and Karl Rove

By Jessica Rettig - Opinion - October 23, 2009

Former Sen. Max Cleland discusses Heart of a Patriot. more >>

USC ROTC Enrollment More Than Doubles

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 22, 2009

Some attribute uptick in ROTC enrollment to economic troubles. more >>

Senior Noncommissioned Officers Key in Iraq, Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

The group is among America's Best Leaders because of courage under fire. more >>

Ray Odierno: The Commander in Iraq Is Leaving His Mark

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

General Odierno is one of America's Best Leaders because he has led troops through harm's way. more >>

McChrystal’s Afghanistan Chattiness Does Obama and the Nation a Disservice

By Jamie Stiehm - Jamie Stiehm - October 7, 2009

Too much information: Military men should remain the strong, silent types. more >>

Troop Levels in Afghanistan a Critical Decision for Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 1, 2009

Obama must decide whether to listen to Gen. Stanley McChrystal and send more troops. more >>

Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - October 1, 2009

A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters. more >>

Group Cites Dangers of Submarine Air to Pregnant Women

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 28, 2009

The Pentagon's push to put women on subs is being challenged as a threat to pregnant sailors. more >>

Mullen Leads the Way on Twitter

By Paul Bedard and Anna Mulrine - Washington Whispers - September 14, 2009

Pentagon brass is showing an openness to using Facebook and Twitter. more >>

Obama Should Boost Troops in Afghanistan

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 4, 2009

Let's hope we didn't dissipate too much of our power in Iraq. more >>

Obama Challenge: Dealing With Irrational, Possibly Nuclear, Enemies

By Louis René Beres , Thomas G. McInerney , and Paul E. Vallely - Opinion - August 28, 2009

U.S. must rebuild and display its strength or its weaknesses will be exploited by enemies. more >>

Female Veterans Fight for Healthcare

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - July 31, 2009

The VA starts to adjust a system designed for a male military. more >>

Voting Obstacles Suppress Military Vote

By Adam Skaggs - Opinion - July 27, 2009

Military voters register at a 20 percent lower rate than the population. more >>

Military Commissions Expose Deep Divisions in Congress

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - July 17, 2009

Debate over treatment of detainees could prove contentious. more >>

United States Faces Challenges in Boosting Its Global Reputation

Opinion - July 15, 2009

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