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Congress, Pentagon Look for Answers After Fort Hood

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 20, 2009

Warning signs of the shooting that left 13 dead went unshared. more >>

U.S. Troops and the Wounds of War in Baghdad

By Anna Mulrine - Opinion - November 20, 2009

David Finkel discusses The Good Soldiers. more >>

Military Experiment Seeks to Predict PTSD

Science - November 20, 2009

Physical and mental tests are being developed to serve as predictors for soldiers that may develop PTSD more >>

Military Planning Policy Review After Shooting

Nation & World - November 17, 2009

Army wonders whether it missed warning signs, Pentagon may conduct a separate, more thorough study more >>

Congress Approves a Coin for Medal of Honor Winners

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 16, 2009

Coins featuring military organizations have long been a tradition. more >>

Muslim Students Hold Forum at Syracuse

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 12, 2009

After the Fort Hood shootings, Syracuse's Muslim Student Association wanted a discussion. more >>

Gates to Speak at University of Georgia's Fall Graduation

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 12, 2009

The defense secretary, who is a former university president, will address the graduates in December. more >>

Robert Gibbs Chides Press on Afghan Troop Surge Stories

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 10, 2009

Turns out President Obama isn't ready to OK 40,000 new troops to Afghanistan as press has reported. more >>

Florida Air Force ROTC Wins National Award

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 10, 2009

A few days before Veterans Day, Florida's Air Force ROTC brings home a national award. more >>

The Army Deserves Better Than Afghanistan--and Fort Hood

By Jamie Stiehm - Jamie Stiehm - November 9, 2009

Don't stress the Army any more. more >>

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