military

McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan. more >>

Obama Restarts Bush-Era Military Tribunals

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 15, 2009

Obama said he will seek more time to reform the military commission process. more >>

Air Force One Flyover: A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 13, 2009

Obama said the flyover was a mistake and the staffer responsible resigned. more >>

Obama Seems to Care About U.S. Soldiers' Lives; Why Doesn't the ACLU?

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - May 13, 2009

Why the ACLU isn't concerned about jeopardizing the lives of U.S. soldiers is beyond me. more >>

In Letters From Jail, Saddam Hussein Alleged Torture

Nation & World - May 5, 2009

In letters, Hussein wrote of beatings and sleepless nights amid screams of torture victims. more >>

Budget Constraints at Pentagon Could Affect National Security

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - May 4, 2009

The Defense Department starts its yearlong review of strategic priorities. more >>

Medical Attention for Soldiers Suffering From Stress Disorders and Brain Injuries

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Post-traumatic stress disorders and brain injuries are the signature injuries of today's wars. more >>

"Air Force One" Flyover Incident an Embarrassment

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

There is nothing new about using Air Force One as a promotional tool. more >>

Student Profile: Trading the Army for Law

By Nikki Schwab - Education - April 22, 2009

How military man Paul Marks made the switch to a new career as a lawyer. more >>

Why the U.S. Military Is Wary of Open Warfare With Somali Pirates

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 21, 2009

The Pentagon will defend Americans against pirates, but it's reluctant to get too deeply involved. more >>

Bush Lawyers Used U.S. Military Training to Justify CIA Interrogation Techniques

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Memos show that U.S. military survival training was used to justify CIA interrogation methods. more >>

Give Navy Seals Credit on Somali Pirate Rescue, Not Obama

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 14, 2009

Obama can't take a bow for the pirate rescue and blame the economy on Bush. more >>

Why the Pentagon Needs to Rebuild Its Relationship With Pakistan's Military

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

To win Afghan war, the U.S. military needs better relations with the Pakistani armed forces. more >>

Reaching Out to Military Veterans, Obama Unveils Healthcare Upgrade

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 9, 2009

In addition to a huge funding boost, Obama wants to computerize health records. more >>

On Obama's Visit to Iraq, Troops Just Don't Chant 'Ooh-Ah'

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - April 7, 2009

Obama in Iraq probably heard the troops grunt "ooh-rah," not coo "ooh-ah." more >>

Media Cover Return of Fallen Soldier

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - April 6, 2009

Obama lifted the ban on covering arrival ceremonies at Dover Air Force Base. more >>

New Courts Give Troubled Veterans a Second Chance

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

The system can better take account of a veteran's physical and emotional condition. more >>

10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New

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

Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months. more >>

Army Lied About How My Son Died in Iraq: Friendly-fire Victim Was 'Misidentified' as Enemy Gunman

Nation & World - April 1, 2009

An army soldier was killed by his own lieutenant. more >>

With New Afghanistan Plan, Obama Makes the War His Own

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

The new strategy calls for extra troops and civilians, but it also reveals limits on America's role. more >>

Israel-Palestinian Paradox: Empowering Weakness, Weakening Power

By Louis René Beres - Opinion - March 30, 2009

World politics turn the notion of military strength on its head. more >>

President Obama: Taliban and Al Qaeda Must Be Stopped; Sending 4,000 More Troops to Afghanistan

Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Obama vowed to fight terrorists with a comprehensive new strategy for the region. more >>

Obama's Afghanistan Surge--A Primer

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - March 27, 2009

Will it work? Can the Afghan corruption be overcome? more >>

President Obama's Speech on Afghanistan and Pakistan