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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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Body Armor Works, GAO Expected to Say

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 25, 2009

An insider says the GAO will report that the military's body armor meets standards. more >>

Should Obama End the Ban on Gays Serving Openly in the Military?

Opinion - June 19, 2009

Check out the debate in the current U.S. News Weekly. more >>

Hypocrisy Watch: House Republicans Now Hate the Troops Too

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - June 18, 2009

They voted for the money before voting against it. more >>

Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support

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

Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority. more >>

North Korea Vows 'Thousand-Fold' Military Retaliation Against U.S. if Threatened

Nation & World - June 17, 2009

North Korea threatens to launch a "thousand-fold" military retaliation if its sovereignty is breached. more >>

Blogging From the War Zones

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 15, 2009

Small Wars has military and nonmilitary officials debating a broad spectrum of current problems. more >>

On D-Day's 65th Anniversary, Americans' Reluctance to Serve Is Shameful

By Adrian R. Lewis - Opinion - June 6, 2009

In Iraq and Afghanistan, beleaguered troops bear a shameful portion of the nation's burden. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Stanley McChrystal

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - June 5, 2009

The general is set to become the new commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. more >>

Pentagon War Games Predict Future Threats

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 5, 2009

The military's big thinkers plan for future needs by predicting potential security threats. more >>

Democrats Shouldn't Put IMF Bailout Over Troops

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 5, 2009

House Republican Whip Eric Cantor gives 10 reasons why they're making a mistake. more >>

McChrystal Not Sure if More U.S. Forces Needed in Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 2, 2009

In confirmation hearings, McChrystal said progress is necessary in the next 18 to 24 months. more >>

Obama Nominates Republican McHugh as Secretary of the Army

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - June 2, 2009

McHugh would be the third Republican in a high-ranking post in Obama's administration. more >>

Congress Must Help Military Vote

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 28, 2009

Congress must act to help military personnel vote. more >>

Time to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell? Most Americans Favor Gays in the Military

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 27, 2009

Gallup finds a large majority of Americans now favor gays in the military. more >>

North Korea Talks of Military Hit on South Korea

Nation & World - May 27, 2009

Pyongyang said it was no longer bound by the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War. more >>