National Security

AP: Arizona preparing appeal of immigration ruling

AFP: Japan wants US Marines to move to Guam

DoD: Congress Approves Supplemental War-Funding Bill

WaPo: For General Petraeus, battling corruption in Afghanistan is a priority

S&S: Army suicide study to survey 400,000

USA Today: Border troops' arrival in air

AP: For veterans bill, Republicans put budget ax aside

USA Today: Biden tells troops they have succeeded in Iraq

Wash Times: Nuke-smuggling network in demand

USA Today: For troops with brain trauma, a long journey back

WaPo: FBI and military investigating source of leaked Afghan war documents

WaPo: Arizona immigration law SB 1070 – Judge blocks some sections

DoD: Air Force Announces F-35 Basing Proposal

WaPo: Troops 'weary' of Afghanistan fighting

Bloomberg: North Korea Warns of Nuclear Response to Naval Exercises

USA Today: U.S. ramps up Afghan operation

Wash Times: Drug war aid to Mexico lacks oversight

Wash Times: U.S. announces new sanctions against North Korea

Army Times: GI Bill stipend make-up checks coming in Aug.

Sun-Sentinal: Floridians contribute to Arizona's fight for immigration enforcement law

Wash Times: U.S., South Korea plan 'show of force' exercises against North Korea

Wash Times: U.S.: Russian cheating on START is insignificant

Reuters: China shows military strength ahead of US drill

DoD: General Outlines U.S. Mission, Challenges in Africa

Medal of Honor Recipient Nicky D. Bacon Passes Away at 64

S&S: New Chinese anti-ship missile may complicate relations with U.S.

Wash Times: Court: Review terror-listing of foes of Tehran

NYT: Petraeus’s Successor Is Known for Impolitic Words

DoD: Gates Urges Soldiers to Complete Survey

USA Today: A showdown over immigration

NYT: Troops to Go to Mexican Border Aug. 1

Navy Times: Despite promises, GI Bill payments still wrong

Forbes: Americans And The War In Afghanistan

AP: US commander in Iraq. Iran threat has increased

Chicago Sun Time: Feds sue to block Arizona immigration law

NavyTimes: VA finds more veterans at risk for infections

Salt Lake Tribune: Shinseki says veterans seeking money must prove service made them sick

Times-Picayune: Court rejects veterans' disability claims unfairly, Louisiana advocate says

Armed Forces Press Services: Labor Department gives aid to homeless vets

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Deputy under secretary tours John Cochran Medical Center

Champaign News-Gazette: Cyclists stop in Champaign-Urbana on cross-country journey

Gazette: American Legion baseball slowly shrinking in Maryland

Grand Rapids Press: Dispute over softball field pits American Legion post against Zeeland

Chicago Sun-Times: Feds sue to block Arizona immigration law

Clanton Advertiser: American Legion post turning 90

Fire Damages American Legion Building

USA Today: Military restricts use of vehicles vulnerable to IEDs

DoD: Sailor Missing From Korean War Identified

Reuters: China denies military exercise aimed at U.S.

Wash Times: More Russia sleepers walk U.S. streets

NPR: Pentagon Issues New Policy For Diagnosing And Treating Brain Injuries

USA Today: Ruling triggers draft of Chicago gun limits

USA Today: U.S.'s Afghan pullout still set for 2011

Military.com: Al-Qaida Warns of New, Deadlier Attacks

S&S: An instant to pull the trigger, and a lifetime to live with it

Napolitano: Internet Monitoring Needed to Fight Homegrown Terrorism

WaPo: U.S. military criticized for purchase of Russian copters for Afghan air corps

WaPo: U.S. eager to replicate Afghan villagers' successful revolt against Taliban

WaPo: Gen. James Amos, Marine aviator, in line to become next Corps commandant

DoD: Gates Cites Leaders’ Responsibilities at Army Birthday Event

DoD: Air Force MIAS from Vietnam War are Identified

Pentagon: Kirk Mixed Politics With Military Duty

Vets to Obama: Restore the Mojave Cross

USA Today: Army ditches Velcro for buttons

WaPo: Concern on Capitol Hill about Afghanistan war grows

Newsweek: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal: A Possible Timeline

Mullen: Harassment, assault against or by gays won't be tolerated

USA Today: Military fails on brain-test follow-ups

Mercury News: Veterans ask Obama to order Mojave cross restored

Wash Times: Border Patrol union defends deadly force

WaPo: 'Don't ask, don't tell' law's expected repeal creates strange state of limbo

NYT: Border Shooting Strains Tensions With Mexico

USA Today: Hispanics moving out of Arizona

Wash Times: Military abortion issue returns

WaPo: NATO allies poised to slash military budgets; Gates urges other cost savings

BBC: Nato loses 10 troops in deadly Afghanistan day

ABC: Editor's Notebook: Afghan War Now Country's Longest

NY Post: Jersey 'jihadi' school ordeal

USA Today: IED beam could change face of war

NYT: Coast Guard Sees Cleanup of Spill Lasting Until the Fall

DoD: Top U.S. Commander in Iraq Raises Internet Concerns

AP Impact: US-Mexico Border Isn't So Dangerous

S&S: Does a servicemember's suicide qualify him as a combat casualty?

Mullen: Harassment, assault against or by gays won't be tolerated

S&S: Army looking to conduct combat medic training on live animals in Germany

Poll: More Americans want Arizona-style anti-illegal immigration law for their state

WaPo: Secretary of Defense Robert Gates doesn't get hoped-for invite from China

Foxnews: Top Official Says Feds May Not Process Illegals Referred From Arizona

DoD: Gates, Clinton Urge Senate to Ratify Nuke Treaty

S&S: Army can’t account for recalled helmets

Wash Times: U.N. sanctions to target Iran's forces

Local veterans react to Blumenthal's explanation

WaPo: South Korea to officially blame North Korea for March torpedo attack on warship

NYT: U.S. Troops Suffer More Stress Than Britons, Study Says

NYT: In Trenton, Issuing IDs for Illegal Immigrants

S&S: NATO unveils draft of new mission statement

S&S: Troops: Loss will be felt when Air Force cuts chaplain corps by 15 percent

DOD: Generals Stress Need to Share Information

LATIMES: Marine official says there is more 'tough fighting' ahead in Afghanistan

WaPo: Obama meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House

WaPo: Arizona tourism loses more business in wake of immigration law vote

Wash Times: Dream is real for first female sub officers

CNSNews.com: Poll Shows Broad Support for Arizona Immigration Law

USA Today: Afghan war now outpaces Iraq costs

S&S: 1.9 percent military pay raise likely in 2011

Military.com: Capt. Guilty of Lesser Charges in Deaths

DOD: Official Urges Reserve Component Funding, Predictability

DOD Announces Release of Net Generation Guide

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Former American Legion Head John H. Geiger as May 2010 “Veteran of the Month”

S&S: House votes to add Marine Corps name to Navy Dept

S&S: Shiite militia reviving in post-election Iraq

USA Today: Marines forge ahead with new landing craft

USA Today: North Korea's Kim Jong Il slips away to China

WaPo: Probe in failed Times Square attack focusing on Pakistani Taliban

FoxNews: Mullen Apologizes for Veterans Comment

Wash Times: N.Y. bomb suspect trained in Pakistan

Wa Times: New York car bomb called act of terror

WaPo: Obama administration discloses size of U.S. nuclear arsenal

NYT: [Legionnaire and other] Vendors Who Alerted Police Called Heroes

WSJ: Pentagon in Race for Raw Materials

S&S: Gates tells Navy it’s not the size that counts

S&S: Fort Carson braces to treat more wounded soldiers

NYT: Army Exams Units Treating Injured Soldiers

Wa Times: Ohio lawman seeks to put Arizona-type initiative to vote

FoxNews: Despite Ariz. Law, Illegals Vow to Keep Coming

USA Today: Pentagon a month late on its mentors report

USA Today: Immigration issue proves difficult for leaders to postpone

WaPo: Administration continues to defy Senate subpoena for Fort Hood documents

Salem News: Camp Lejeune Marine Veteran Expresses Anger at Marine Corps and Congress

Idaho Statesman: Marines tell Idaho congressional candidate Vaughn Ward to pull campaign ad

WaPo: Coast Guard acts quickly on diversity, but not without implementation problems

Military.com: Ft. Campbell Tries to Stop GI Suicides

DoD: Odierno Notes Progress of Iraqi Forces

Update on Mohammed from NYT: Burned Iraqi Boy Returns Home After Surgery in US

S&S: Hearing to focus on treatment of young detainee

USA Today: Troops' care facility in dire shape

WaTimes: More vets enlisting in the electoral wars

WaPo: Pentagon taps former U.S. attorney as Guantanamo prosecutor

NYT: In Wake of Immigration Law, Calls for an Economic Boycott of Arizona

WaPo: Immigration advocacy groups to challenge Arizona law

S&S: Veterans prepare memorial for 5,434 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan, Iraq

USA Today: S. Korea says torpedo likely sank warship

Chicago Breaking News: 2 Chicago state reps: Bring in the National Guard

Wash Times: Military cancels nuclear attack test

AFPS: Better Prosthetics Coming for Wounded Warriors

S&S: Congressman pushes for DOD post to enforce rules on juicy bars

DoD: Assassination Shows Taliban’s Values, Petraeus Says

S&S: Army agency draws scrutiny for supervision of Blackwater unit in Afghanistan

NYT: U.S. Resists Push by Allies for Tactical Nuclear Cuts

USA Today: Pentagon disinvites evangelist to speak

USA Today: Military's health care costs booming

NYT: Vietnamese Sister City a Hard Sell in NC Army Town

WaPo: Plans to allow women and gays, ban smoking shake world of Navy submarines

AFP: US official warns of ash damage to military equipment

Wash Times: Nuke-proof bunker repurposed

Wash Times: U.S., Iraqi forces report killing two al Qaeda leaders

NYT: US Has Limited Options in Stopping Iranian Nukes

S&S: Air Force, in reversal, will discharge lesbian officer

AP: School Lunches Deemed A National Security Threat by Retired Military Officers

NYT: Immigration Bill Reflects a Firebrand’s Impact

WaPo: Two senators subpoena Obama administration for information on Fort Hood shootings

Post Gazette: Adm. Mullen stops at Pitt, discusses veterans' needs

S&S: Top general says US withdrawal from Iraq on track

Reuters: U.S. considers options to curb Iran's nuclear program

USA Today: Push is on to protect new troops from IEDs

Suite 101: American Legion Asks Congress to Help Jobless Veterans

Wash Times: Mementos at Arlington graves form archival record

DoD Not Hiding Fort Hood Shooting Details, Gates Says

LiveScience: Navy SEALs Recognize Anger More Quickly

NYT: US Military Testing High-Tech Dirigibles in Utah

ABC News: A New Baby Boom? Foreign 'Birth Tourists' Seek U.S. Citizenship for Children

S&S: Pentagon tightens restrictions on hate group participation

WSJ: Arizona Clears Strict Immigration Bill

Wa Times: U.S. downplays extremism in foreign outreach

WaPo: Attorney General Eric Holder stands his ground at Senate hearing

NYT: China Says Military Ties With US Still Suspended

NYT: Sgt. Convicted in Case That Grew From Army Suicide

S&S: Revolving door of multiple tours linked to PTSD

Wa Times: U.S. troops kill 4 Afghans on bus

Wa Times: Radical Yemeni cleric the new bin Laden?

Wa Times Opinion: Re-examining Guantanamo

Daily Breeze: Thieves steal 3 military veterans' grave markers from Redondo Beach cemetery

ABC4: New VA support group for women veterans

Red Orbit: Panel Confirms PTSD In Gulf War Veterans

AP: Over 200,000 flee military offensive in Pakistan

Ithaca Journal: Cindy Sheehan still speaking to anyone who will listen

Fosters.com: Thresher remembered

USA Today: Military to save $1.6B going green

Wash Times: World leaders meet to discuss nuclear terrorism

WaPo: Top officials stress country's nuclear strength

USA Today: U.S. military works with Mexico's

USA Today: Karzai's remarks about Taliban give White House pause

Wash Times: Obama strategy frustrates nuke foes

WaPo: New nuclear arms policy shows limits U.S. faces

USA Today: Joblessness hits male vets of current wars

S&S: Reports: US OKs radical US-born cleric for death

AP: Troops question impact if gay ban is lifted

AFPS: Review Reduces Weapons, Maintains Deterrence, Obama Says

AFPS: Shinseki Vows to Reduce VA’s Claims Backlog

Report: Military could be underestimating troops’ compensation

Wash Times: Militants in Pakistan hit U.S. consulate

WaPo: Obama to take middle course in new nuclear policy

Carroll County News: Slain Marine's dad getting court cost help

AOL: How Offshore Drilling Affects US Military

S&S: Army secretary won’t discharge gay soldiers who talk to him

S&S: New Ramstein medical facility could spell end to Landstuhl

S&S: 'Don’t ask, don’t tell': Don’t speak? Don’t know

Wa Times: Officer not punished for working to keep gay ban

Wa Times: Border violence threatens Americans

WaPo: Gay, straight Marines wouldn't share rooms with don't ask' repeal, general says

NYT: Agencies Suspect Iran Is Planning Atomic Sites

SKorea: Mine from NKorea may have sunk naval ship

Analysis: Next Obama test is Afghanistan

S&S: Air force changing training of drone operators

NYT: Obama Team Is Divided on Tactics Against Terrorism

Obama: Troops' sacrifices 'necessary' to U.S. security

WaPo: Defense investigates information-operations contractors

Moultrie Observer: American Legion offers vets a helping hand

Military.com: Conway Concerned With Gays in Barracks

DoD: Former Judge Advocate General of the Navy to Oversee Military Commission Process

S&S: Air Force wants to trim 5,750 people by 2012

S&S: Senators express concerns over prescription-drug use in military

S&S: Changes in DADT enforcement could leave outed troops in the ranks

S&S: Pentagon rebukes general for opposing repeal of 'don’t ask, don’t tell' law

WashTimes: U.S., Mexican drug gangs form alliances

WaPo: Bin Laden threatens to kill Americans if Khalid Sheik Mohammed is executed

USA Today: Review of military 'mentors' due

NYT: Tough Bill Advances in Arizona on Illegal Immigrants

Wa Times: Cyber-attack on U.S. firms, Google traced to Chinese

Wa Times: Report: Pentagon hasn't met main threats

WaPo: Defense secretary orders review of military information programs

S&S: Military sex assaults up 11 percent, according to DOD report

AFPS: Social Media Sites Provide Morale Boost, Official Says

WashTimes: Americans' arrests reveal new face of jihad

WaPo: U.S. commander says bringing bin Laden to justice remains goal

WaPo: CIA director says secret attacks in Pakistan have hobbled al-Qaeda

S&S: Abuse of pain pills concerns Pentagon

DoD: McChrystal Reports on Progress in Afghanistan

AP: US cautious on removing nuclear arms from Europe

USAToday: Activist Cindy Sheehan revives anti-war efforts

USAToday: U.S. regains huge arms cache lost by Afghans

WaTimes: Lesbian sgt. discharged after police tell military

WaTimes: Justice, CIA clash over probe of interrogator IDs

WaPo: Critics: Military trial of terror suspects could open cases to legal uncertainty

LAT: Young veterans face steep unemployment

NYT: Navy Vessels Stage Drag-Race, Probe Shows

INFORUM: American Legion Day plan passes

CNN: Soldier sues, says 'Hurt Locker' is his story

USA Today: It pays to work for Uncle Sam, data show

Wa Times: Republicans fear study bias on gays in military

WaPo: FBI director warns of 'rapidly expanding' cyberterrorism threat

WaPo: Obama advisers set to recommend military tribunals for alleged 9/11 plotters

Cuts in Tricare, Medicare reimbursement to impact veterans

Ledger Dispatch: Local vet visits Capitol Hill to talk national priorities

USA Today: High court to define reach of gun-control laws

S&S: With new Bagram prison, U.S. looks to put bad press of years past to rest

AP: Suicide bombers strike in heart of Kabul; 17 dead

S&S: Marine commandant opposes ending ban on gays serving openly in military

S&S: Coast Guard pick wants to refine homeland mission

DoD: Tempo Takes Toll on Navy, Marine Equipment

DoD: Military Steps Up Battle Against Sexual Assault

Wash Times: Mullen wary of attacks on Iran nukes

Military.com: Legion Project Needs More Votes

DoD: Afghan Campaign Will Be Tough, Petraeus Says

Arkansas Matters: How You Can Help Wounded Warriors

S&S: NATO commander makes televised apology to Afghans

Wa Times: Taliban fighters hinder offensive

WaPo: U.S. plans for possible delay in Iraq withdrawal

WaPo: U.S. airstrike kills at least 27 Afghan civilians

WLTX: Unemployed Veterans in South Carolina Look for Help

Daily Star: More than $13,000 raised for soldier hurt at Fort Hood

NC Hill: Local voices key to getting veterans issues heard

Wash Times: 3 years later, Guard troops waiting for pay

Wash Times: Actual Good News! Army confirms capture of No. 2 Taliban

NYT: Airport Efforts to Detect Explosives Expand

USA Today: Good News! Homeland Security reports lost guns

USA Today: Taliban fights back with bombs, using civilians as shields

USA Today: Military retirees return to duty

S&S: Drug prices going down: Changes affect patients not covered by Tricare

S&S: U.S. military mission in Haiti shifting from aid to reconstruction

DoD: Task Force Vows Sharper Focus on Soldier Suicides

DoD: Iran Continues to Subvert Iraq, Officials Say

Marine Corps Times: Officer training needs overhaul, report says

Marc Theisen: Outsourcing the war on terror

UPI: Ten percent of vets get PTSD therapy

WaTimes: Military chiefs' views crucial in gay ban row

WaPo: Afghanistan offensive is key test of Obama's strategy

WaPo: Military seeks an intelligence-gathering airship

Wa Times: Clinton thinks Iranian military supplanting government

WaPo: Spain to accept five Guantanamo detainees

TAL's position on DADT

WaPo: Afghan Taliban's second in command captured in Karachi

S&S: Merging bases turns out to be not so simple and not so cost effective

Wa Po: Al-Qaeda is a wounded but dangerous enemy

WaPo: Pentagon to stock health facilities with morning-after pill

Wash Times: Clinton sees Islamist terror as No. 1 threat

Wash Times: Gates: Not too late for Iran sanctions

AP: Iran says it will increase uranium enrichment

DoD: Study Measures Traumatic Brain Injury

WaPo: U.S. commanders in Afghanistan face tougher discipline for battlefield failures

The Hill: McCain still vowing to fight repeal of 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Wash Times: Nuclear missile threats to U.S. mount

FoxNews: U.S. Believes Pakistani Taliban Leader Is Dead

Border fence plagued by glitches, delays

Troops in Haiti are seeing a different kind of service

WaPo: Pentagon supports ending 'don't ask, don't tell' law for gays in military

WashPo: U.S. military officers could face punishment over ambush in Afghanistan

CNSNews.com: U.S. Marines and Allies Brace for Biggest Joint Offensive Since Afghanistan War Began

Shift seen on role of military 'mentors'

Obama adviser: Amnesty to ensure 'progressive' rule

S&S: Defense budget continues DOD’s focus on the present

Navy Times: VA outlines efforts to fix GI Bill problems

Herald Tribune: Forces Pushing Obama to Act on Gays in Military

Wash Post: U.S. makes small strides in getting Afghan army fighting fit, but hurdles remain

Wash Times: Tough fight set for gays in military

Wash Times: Arm sales to Taiwan provoke Beijing's ire

Reuters: U.S. expanding missile defenses in Gulf

USA Today: Social media play part in recovery efforts

S&S: ABVs ready to break Afghan ground

S&S: Tough old soldier battles new enemy: Suicide epidemic

NYT: Air Force: Test Missile Misses Its Pacific Target

Soldier Missing in Action from Vietnam War Identified

FoxNews: Pentagon to Reveal Steps Necessary to Repeal Gay Ban in Military

WaPo: Obama faces dwindling options in his effort to close Guantanamo Bay

Wash Times: Afghanistan conference agrees on exit timetable

USA Today: Army's suicide 'crisis' leads to action

USA Today: Steps after bombing attempt scrutinized

S&S: Mention of gay troops in State of the Union offers little clarity to path ahead

S&S: New units training Iraqi security forces

S&S: Study says soldiers’children are resilient

DoD: Joint Task Force Organizes Haitian Airport

DoD: U.S. Navy Ship’s Team Describes Haiti Aid Efforts

DoD: Pay, Medical, Family Issues Highlight Budget Request

DoD: Officials Consider Role in Haiti Beyond Immediate Relief

DoD: President Vows to Confront Terrorists, Succeed in Afghanistan

TAL: National Commander Praises White House for Military Family Budget Hike

USA Today: NYC mayor prefers terror trials be moved

CNN: In SOTU Obama calls for 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

Wash Times: 9/11 panel chiefs fault handling of bomb suspect

S&S: Soldiers in Haiti adjust to dramatically different duties

USA Today: What's our next TERROR THREAT?

Wash Times: Baghdad explosions strike hotels, kill 37

Wash Times: White House OKs Taiwan arms package

WaPo: Report says Al-Qaeda still aims to use weapons of mass destruction against U.S.

WBIR: Thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan war vets allege unjust denial of PTSD treatment

David Graves: Little known facts about American Legion

Evening Telegram: Heading to Iraq, soldier leaves flag

Biden: U.S. to appeal dismissal of Blackwater case

Wash Times: U.S.: Bin Laden tape no need for alarm

WaPo: Future of Okinawa base strains U.S.-Japanese alliance

WaPo: Officials fear toxic ingredient in Botox could become terrorist tool

DoD: Petraeus: Most ‘Surge’ Forces to Arrive by September

DoD: Army Secretary Directs Fort Hood Accountability Review

S&S: Women Airforce Service Pilots to get Congressional Gold Medals

S&S: Soldiers focus on feeding refugees

USA Today: Marines studied their own history in Haiti

MyWay: US Marines end role in Iraq; Biden in Baghdad

TIME: The Fort Hood Report: Why No Mention of Islam?

WaPo: Intelligence chief says FBI was too hasty in handling of attempted bombing

Blair: FBI mishandled bomb case

Wash Times: U.S. to deploy missiles near Russia

S&S: Up to 200,000 Haitians expected to apply for temporary status in U.S.

S&S: US commander to tighten Afghan night raid rules

NYT: Obama Says US Not Going to Take Over Haiti

DOD: Gates Visits Pakistan to Underscore Enduring U.S. Support

DOD: Gates: Syndicate Threatens to Destabilize South Asia

DOD: Petraeus: Limited Airport Hampers Haiti Relief

Reuters: Exclusive: Pentagon budget seeks to kill 7 arms programs

Brown a 'game changer on terrorism?

Military.com: Supporters Rally in Support of SEALs

Defense News: China Missile Test Has Ominous Implications

DoD: Final Suicide numbers released for 2009

AFPS: Comfort Receives First Haitian Patients

AP: Michigan Defense Contractor Has God in Its Sights

S&S: 82nd Airborne bringing calm to chaos at Port-au-Prince hospital

USA Today: Army reviews of Hasan ignored many red flags

USA Today: Soldiers told to stop handing out food

NYT: U.S. Troops Patrol Haiti, Filling a Void

NYT: Marines Land in Villages on Edge of Life and Death

Wa Times: Iran rejects plan to ship uranium abroad

Star Tribune: Brain scans pinpoint stress disorder in war veterans

Times Free Press: Veterans raise money for Dade soldier

Wa Times: Beijing reports successful 'defensive' missile test

CNSNews: 2 Navy SEALs' Detainee Abuse Trials Moved to Iraq

Wa Times: Military misconduct may be symptom of stress disorder

S&S: Wounded warriors to get specialized barracks

Havre Daily: Honoring returning troops

Citizen Times: American Legion Post 526 veterans renovate home for Asheville preacher

WaPo: Two defense contractors indicted in shooting of Afghans

WaTimes: 'Ultimately the buck stops with me,' Obama says

AP: Gates, holdover from Bush team, to stay at Defense

S&S: Overseas military will have to register again to get ballots this year

DoD: Wounded Vets to Participate in First Warrior Games

Navy Times: SEAL faker pleads guilty in Stolen Valor case

Navy Times: Navy to close Ingleside 5 months early

Wa Times: Obama, CIA to meet about terror plot

Wa Times: Obama returns to terror scrutiny

AP: Military overhauls intelligence gathering, analysis in Afghanistan

AP: Obama to announce new airline safety measures

WaPo: Suicide bomber who attacked CIA post in Afghanistan was trusted informant from Jordan

VA Pilot: General: SEALs on trial for apparent cover-up of incident

NYDN: Save these SEALS: Navy commandos rate honors, not courts-martial, for terror arrest

NY Post: Terrorism's Triumphant Techniques

WSJ: Al Qaeda Threat Escalates

DoD: New Command Stands Up in Iraq, Marking Drawdown Milestone

S&S: Former POW uses her past experiences to help soldiers returning from war zones

S&S: U.S. Africa Command adds aircraft, personnel to bolster anti-piracy force

CNS News: Four U.S. Troops Killed Sunday in Afghanistan; First Combat Deaths of the New Year

Wa Times: Official: Extremists seek new ways to attack U.S.

NYT: Four Afghan War Veterans Look Back, and Ahead

WaTimes: Security pushed aside, GOP says

WaPo: TSA tries to assuage privacy concerns about full-body scans

Mount Airy News: Legion Riders giving back to community

Reuters: Iran says Iraq border incident a "misunderstanding"

CSM: As deadline approaches, Obama speeds up Guantánamo Bay closure

AP: Caring for Washington's warriors away from home

NYP: Bombs not away

WaPo: FBI walks tightrope in outreach to Muslims, fighting terrorism

Wash Times: Obama to clear secret records

Wash Times: 12 Gitmo detainees sent to homelands

S&S: TBI clinics in Germany to open in early 2010

AFP: Hill, Odierno Discuss Iraq Election, Relations With Iran

Army Times: A million soldiers deployed since 9/11

NYT: Military Faces Challenges in Deploying More Troops to Afghanistan

AFPS: Services Meet November Active-duty Recruiting Goals

NYT: Congress Readies Defense Budget

Admiral: Al-Qaeda, Taliban network more sophisticated

NYT: Court Bars Tactic in Immigration Cases

WaTimes: U.S. nears sanctions for Iranian nukes

WaPo: Supplying troops in Afghanistan with fuel is challenge for U.S.

WaPo: U.S. to announce transfer of detainees to Ill. prison

Hometown Source: Senate approves funding for service dogs for veterans

HamptonRoads.com: Female vets tell Warner their hopes for care reform

WaPo: Defense Dept. faulted for not taping detainee

Report: Blackwater linked to CIA raids

CNSNews.com: Defense Secretary Could Face Legal Hurdles to Intervene for SEALs Accused of Punching Terror Suspect

CNSNews.com: U.S. Marines Face Big Challenge in Training Illiterate Afghan Farmers to Be Police

S&S: New Army regs vague on how to remove stigma of seeking help

NYT: Defense Secy Tells US Troops Iraq Mission Critical

DOD: Army Releases November Suicide Data

DOD: McChrystal Concludes Hearings on Afghanistan

AP: Pakistan police say that 5 Americans arrested there have al-Qaida link

Post Gazette: Holiday cheer for veterans in hospital

WaPo: TSA manual misstep leads to discipline

WaPo: U.S. counterterrorism efforts set to expand in Afghanistan

NYT: Poll Finds Slim Majority Back More Afghanistan Troops

USA Today: U.S. to return book taken by WWII vet during war

USA Today: Iraq shakes up military after blasts

S&S: U.S. training plan: Read first, shoot later

NYT: Obama: All Nations Must Follow Standards for War

AFPS: Most Surge Troops Identified, Official Says

Daily Press: Public's support for Navy SEALs won't sway court proceedings

Army Times: $109b for veterans in late spending bill

Obama spokesman: MoH flagpole dispute absurd

AP: Congress wants general to explain war exit plan

CNSNews: Father of Navy SEAL Decries Son’s Prosecution for Allegedly Punching Terror Suspect

WaTimes: Troops to join Afghan war by Christmas

WaTimes: Naval Academy to add lesson on cyberwarfare

WaPo: At least 112 dead in string of Baghdad bomb attacks

WaPo: Along with pep talk, Marines get warning

AP: Accused SEALs arraigned, vow to defend charges (UPDATE)

ChiTrib: Agent Orange's lethal legacy

WaPo: Gates: 'No deadlines' on troop withdrawal

WaPo: Pelosi rejects plan to impose 'war tax' for troop increase

WaPo: Homeland Security chief warns of threat from al-Qaeda sympathizers in U.S.

NYT: NATO Pledges 7,000 More Troops for Afghanistan

NYT: Panel Criticizes Military’s Use of Embedded Anthropologists

NYT: Fort Hood Unit Deploys Despite Losing Soldiers

DoD: Main Afghanistan Threat Remains in South, East, Mullen Says

S&S: DOD to miss deadline for removing Social Security numbers from IDs

AP: Witness immunity sought for gay service members

USA Today: Poll finds 51% support president's new war plan

USA Today: Economy hits military families

The Writings of a Man's Man: (Iraq) Iraq's Enduring Image

SGT Danger: (A-Stan) My Thoughts on War

Blackfive Video: McChrystal discusses A-stan plan

Army Times: Vets groups back Afghanistan troop increase

WaPo: Obama to let Pentagon deploy even more troops, but numbers remain murky

Wash Times: Germany and France slow to pledge troops for Afghanistan

NYT: Afghanistan Speech by Obama Wins Over Some Skeptics

NYT: Afghanistan and Pakistan Rattled by Plan for Drawdown

NYT: Most New U.S. Forces for Afghanistan Will Be Sent to Taliban Stronghold in South

USA Today: New Afghanistan strategy leaves Democrats doubtful, GOP critical

USA Today: Rise in violence predicted in Afghanistan

S&S: Afghanistan timeline provokes concerns

AP: Fort Hood suspect charged with attempted murder

NYT: Congress Appears Poised to Back Obama War Plan

NYT: Pentagon E-Mails Suggest Distrust Over Ally Canada

DoD: Afghanistan, Iraq Drive Landmark Defense Review

NYT: Neglected Warriors

Beaufort Observer: More info on the SEAL/busted lip fiasco

What was he thinking? Video: Chris Matthews refers to West Point as "Enemy Camp."

AP: Reaction to Obama's Afghanistan war plans

News Herald: Area residents, politicians offer thoughts on Afghanistan

WaPo: Obama: U.S. security is still at stake

Wash Times: U.S. troops skeptical of Afghan soldiers' abilities

Wash Times: Public health threat plans under review

NYT: Some Allies Wary of New Troop Pledges

USA Today: Karzai appeared happy after Obama videoconference

USA Today: Highlights of Afghan war

S&S: McChrystal: Obama's plan a 'clear commitment'

NYT: US Commander: Offer Taliban Chance to End Fight

NYT: Marines to Hold Hearing for Officer on Iraq Deaths

Mullen: Military Leaders Fully Support Afghan Strategy

DoD: Global Strike Command Assumes Ballistic Missile Mission

WTOC: Many divided over Obama's Afghanistan strategy

USO Girls: Finally an Address to send Christmas Wishes to Wounded Troops!!!!!

WaPo: Iran vows to expand its nuclear program

WaTimes: Dem Report: Bin Laden 'within reach' in '01

WaTimes: Obama faces hard sell on Afghan decision

USA Today: Afghanistan plan entails more than troops

USA Today: Write to the troops

AP: Saddam was telling truth in missing Gulf War pilot

AP: Brigade teams bring mental health to Fort Campbell

WaPo: Iran restructuring its naval forces

SFGate: More Iraq, Afghanistan veterans need more help

AP: Military divorces increasing from war stress

LA Times: Death penalty in 9/11 trials may be difficult

WaPo: McChrystal and U.S. ambassador to testify on Afghanistan war

Wash Times: U.S. not 'afraid' of terror trials

WaPo: U.S. says men ran terror network

Pentagon Convenes Fort Hood Shooting Task Force

Army Joins With Mental Health Institute to Study Suicides

AFP: Fort Hood soldiers prepare for battle with scars from rampage

Daily Light: Legion raising funds for recovering heroes

WaPo: Fort Hood suspect paralyzed from chest down, lawyer says

Wash Times: Army lacks guidelines to deal with jihadists in ranks

NYT: Shortage Slows a Program to Detect Nuclear Bombs

AP: Iran's war games to protect its nuke sites reset tensions

AP IMPACT: Some lawmakers send few to academies

S&S: DOD task force confronts suicide

WaPo: In Fort Hood aftermath, Pentagon opens two reviews

WaPo: Arrests in Chicago drive home global nature of terrorism threat

Wash Times: Army lacks guidelines to deal with jihadists in ranks

NYT: Lawmakers Call Ft. Hood Shootings ‘Terrorism’

CNSNews.com: Pentagon Launches 45-Day Emergency Investigation Into Management Lapses Like Those at Fort Hood

White House aides: No Afghan decision before Thanksgiving

WorldNetDaily: Americans expect Islamic terror strike within 6 months

S&S: Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly

S&S: Army may separate short-term soldiers

Wash Times: Troops fear IED blasts while riding in Humvees

NYT: Born in U.S., a Radical Cleric Inspires Terror

NYT: Obama Takes Stern Tone on North Korea and Iran

CNSNews.com: CNSNews.com Obama Can’t Close Gitmo Until Detainees Are Dispersed; No Other Country Wants Them

NYT: Afghan President Sworn In to Second 5-Year Term

DoD: Navy Announces Decision On Marine Mammal Use To Protect Washington Navy Base

Miami Herald: Broken deadline not a surprise at Guantánamo

WaPo: Poll finds guarded optimism on Obama's Afghanistan plan

WaPo: Army's record suicide rate 'horrible,' general says

WaPo: Obama admits Guantanamo won't close by Jan. deadline

WaPo: Republicans criticize Obama's call to delay Hill inquiries on Fort Hood

Wash Times: Afghan, Pakistani Taliban diverge on goals

CNSNews.com: Pirates Again Attack U.S.-Flagged Maersk Alabama

USA Today: Military's 'senior mentors' cashing in

WSJ: Army Plans Fort Hood Probe

40/29 TV: American Legion Holds First Town-Hall

WaPo: Healing the warrior

Wa Times: Bush aide urges weapons ban to slow Mexican drug war

NYT: In Beijing, Obama Calls for ‘Strong Dialogue’

S&S: Air Force plans to reduce ranks by 3,700

NYT: US Military Deaths in Afghanistan Region at 839

CNN Poll: Americans want KSM tried in military court

USA Today: In wake of tragedy, a thank you from Fort Hood

WSJ: Suspect (KSM) Is Key to Pace in 9/11 Case

DoD: Army Releases October Suicide Data

DoD: Army Orders Probe at Arlington National Cemetery, Releases Investigation Findings

NYT: Obama: Terrorist Networks Largest Threat to US

S&S: Dozens of Gitmo detainees finally get day in court

S&S: Obama to China: Uncensored society is healthy

USA Today: Plans to try 9/11 suspect in NYC draw fire

NYT: Illinois Site May Be Path to Closing Guantánamo

Wa Times: Gates blocks release of detainee abuse photos

Wa Times: Obama and Medvedev talk tough on Iran

WaPo: Clinton sets benchmarks for progress in Afghanistan

AP: Army says morale down among troops in Afghanistan

Greyhawk: Zero Tolerance. (YOUR MUST READ OF THE DAY)

Gazette.net: American Legion embraces veterans

DoD: DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for October 2009

Marshall News Messenger: On Veterans Day, Fort Hood remembers shooting victims

WaPo: U.S. envoy resists increase in troops

WaPo: Army sought ways to channel Hasan's absorption with Islam

WaPo: Anchor Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN

Wash Times: EXCLUSIVE: Fort Hood suspect contacted Muslim extremists

Wash Times: U.S., Vietnam strengthen ties

NYT: Obama Salutes Fallen Americans on Veterans Day

NYT: Thieves in Milwaukee Show a Patriotic Side, Declining to Rob Army Reservist

USA Today: Army tracks alleged killer's rise through ranks

S&S: Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options

S&S: Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military

NYT: Military Divers Find Body of Missing American Soldier in Afghanistan

The Hill: Leaders set to include ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal in defense authorization bill

Fort Eustis Wheel: Army Community Covenant expands assistance nationwide

Pajamas Media National Security Expert: Why there will be more military base shootings

Blackfive: 5 Student Veterans you should know….

Mudville Gazette: Apparently the "C" in CNN stands for "Cover-Up"

WaPo: Fort Hood suspect warned of threats within the ranks

WaPo: U.S. military expands efforts to track satellites

Wash Times: Envoy: Europe relies on U.S. shield

NYT: At Fort Hood, Some Violence Is Too Familiar

S&S: Navies of 2 Koreas exchange fire near border

NYT: TV Footage Shows Afghan Insurgents With US Ammo

AFPS: Gates Delegates Training Decision to Army Secretary

Boston.com: Scans show PTSD effects

USA Today: Muslim image campaigns suffer after Fort Hood shootings

Wa Times: Army chief wary of backlash against Muslim soldiers

Wa Times: Lieberman vows probe of Hood rampage

WaPo: Authorities scrutinize links between Fort Hood suspect, imam said to back al-Qaeda

NYT: Complications Grow for Muslims Serving in U.S. Military

USA Today: Red flags at Fort Hood

NY Post: The military's blinders

NRO Online: The Hole at the Heart of our Strategy

S&S: 20 Years After the Berlin Wall

S&S: Terror training camps smaller, harder to target

USA Today: Fox, ESPN take shows to military

AP: Army veteran indicted on gun charge in VA threat

WaPo: Fort Hood shooting coverage

WaPo: Fort Hood has felt the strain of repeated deployments

Wash Times: U.S. trials OK'd for 9/11 suspects

DOD: Commander Calls for Focus on Protecting Satellites

DOD: Gates, Top Leaders Pledge Support for Fort Hood Victims

Report: Quality military recruits key to security

AF Times: Fat Nation, Most U.S. youths unfit to serve, data show

CNN: Taliban claim 'tactical retreat' in Pakistan

San Fran Chron: U.S. encourages Burma junta to embrace rivals

Google: British Soldiers killed by 'rogue' recruit

Reuters: China says space plans peaceful

GAO: Contract issues could slow Iraq drawdown

USA Today: Spinal injuries up among troops

Boston.com: White House: No swine flu shots for Gitmo detainees

Navy Times: Most U.S. youths unfit to serve, data show

New American Legion website coming Nov. 9

WaPo: Nine missing after military air collision

Wash Times: Marine leads 'Don't ask, don't tell' fight

Wash Times: White House: Afghan troop decision weeks away

S&S: Afghan election commission declares Karzai winner

S&S: Military lags in safeguarding officers’ identities

China Military Recruiters Target College Graduates

Scattering of Attacks in Iraq

Gitmo detainees set to receive swine flu vaccine

Wash Times: Special forces for special Afghan rescues

CNSNews.com: New Study Reveals Connection Between Enforcing Immigration Laws and National Security

CNSNews.com: In Afghanistan, International Troops Outnumber Taliban 12-1

S&S: Air Force might eliminate mandatory PT

S&S: Sailors, Marines missing out on SBP enrollment

S&S: Obama revives military trials at Guantanamo

DOD: Department Takes Steps to Reduce Casualties

DoD: ‘Total Fitness’ Seeks Unit, Troop Effectiveness

American Legion has mixed feelings on new Defense Act

WaPo: Obama seeks study on local leaders for troop decision

Wash Times: MYERS: Counterterrorism begs for a strategy

NYT: Victory for Obama Over Military Lobby

CNSNews.com:National Security Lapse: FAA Says Military Should Have Been Told Sooner About Errant Plane

S&S: Defense bill includes money to sway Taliban

NYT: Air Force Major: Al-Qaida Agent Would Attack US

DOD: Act Ends Controversial Personnel System

DOD: Low Visibility Blamed for Helicopter Crash

DOD: Willard Looks to Partnerships in Pacific

AFP: US-Colombia military deal to be signed this week: minister

ArmyTimes: McHugh: Army can handle lift of gay ban

BBC: Pakistan advances in Taliban area

WaPo: Deadly blast in Peshawar overshadows Clinton's visit to Pakistan

NYT: Brother of Afghan Leader Is Said to Be on C.I.A. Payroll

AFP: Obama to sign military budget bill

Chinese, U.S. military leaders vow to further cooperation

The American Legion to attend 2010 Defense Authorization Act signing today

examiner.com: DoD, VA commit to expediting, improving care for veterans

WaPo: Kerry says McChrystal's troop request 'reaches too far, too fast'

WaPo: Obama defends approach to Afghan war planning

Wash Times: Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for Baghdad attacks

Afghan death toll nears monthly record

NYT: Obama Repeats Pledge to Shut Guantanamo Bay Prison

SoA: Winning Hearts and Minds With the Spirit of America

WaPo: U.S. tested 2 Afghan scenarios in war game

WaPo: 14 Americans killed in 2 Afghan helicopter crashes

CNSNews.com: NATO Members Waiting for Obama’s Troop Decision Before Sending More of Their Own to Afghanistan

S&S: Iraq steps up Baghdad security after massive bombs

NYT: US Military Deaths in Afghanistan Region at 807

Wash Times: U.S. troops hope Afghanistan sacrifices not in vain

NYT: U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Raids on Drug Cartel

CNSNews.com:Sheriff Arpaio's Office Is Only Law Enforcement Agency in U.S. Denied Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws, Says DHS

CNSNews.com: NATO Members Waiting for Obama’s Troop Decision Before Sending More of Their Own to Afghanistan

S&S: U.S. forces struggle with Washington’s perceptions and reality in Afghanistan

S&S: Gates confronting new realities in Asia

DOD: General in Iraq ‘Encouraged’ as Elections Approach

WaPo: Influx of Marines bring peace to a southern Afghan town — for now

WaPo: Election delay may slow U.S. troop drawdown

Wash Times: U.S. forces step up attacks as Afghan runoff looms

S&S: Musicians crank up the volume on Guantanamo debate

Boston.com: Secret Service strained as leaders face more threats

WaPo: U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war

WaPo: Senate allows more transfers of detainees to U.S. for trial

Wash Times: Gates: U.S. won't accept nuclear N.K.

CNSNews.com: Illegal Immigrants Account for $10.7 Billion of Nation’s Health Care Costs, Data Show

USA Today: U.S. military report details lapses in fatal Iraq shooting

S&S: Obama cites higher hope for Afghanistan democracy

NYT: Admiral: US, China Military Relations Thawing

NYT: Group tries to blunt right wing on closing Gitmo

DoD announces units for Afghanistan rotations and deployment

VFW to Obama: Quit dithering and send the troops

DoD: Mullen Asks Celebrities to Keep Supporting Troops

DoD: Army Enhances Protective Equipment Quality Assurance

NYT: Veterans Find Healing on the Water

Lake County News: VA deputy highlights bond between Defense and Veterans Affairs

S&S: Should government or corporations command the battle for cybersecurity?

USA Today: Study Confirms what Mothax already thought….

NYT: Decision on Afghan Troops May Wait

WaPo: Flow of terrorist recruits increasing

NYT: Many Sources Feed Taliban’s War Chest

Wash Times: Law agencies make new pact on illegal deportation

WaPo: Military Seeks $1.3 Billion for Projects in Afghanistan

Wa Po: From Uniforms to Cybersecurity, Report Details Defense Dept. Activities

USA Today: Court-martial of 2 soldiers weighed in Iraq discipline cases

S&S: Navy leaders pledge support for integrating submarine fleet

S&S: US wants bunker-buster fast, denies Iran is reason

AFP: Partisan divide persists on US troop surge for Afghanistan

Wa Times: U.S. claims to disrupt al Qaeda funds

Wa Po: North Korea Fires 5 Missiles

Wa Po: Support Troops Swelling U.S. Force in Afghanistan

JC Online: Veterans, rights advocates weigh in on 'don't ask' pledge

Watertown Daily Times: Legion posts assemble kits for returning soldiers

Wichita Eagle: Motorcycle ride will support gifts for troops

Army Times: The American Legion slams Congress on concurrent receipt

Reuters: POTUS winner of Nobel Peace Prize

Ap News: Women more likely to be expelled under 'don't ask'

AFP: Acquisition Reform Requires Balance, Undersecretary Says

S&S: Defense bill has gains, losses in benefits

S&S: Defense bill asks Pentagon to re-examine Purple Hearts for TBI

S&S: Troop request could be topic of meeting with Obama

S&S: Marines see sharp increase in suicides

Wash Times: Detainee transfers OK'd by joint panel

Wash Times: Key Democrats align with military on buildup

WaPo: General's D.C. Trip Put Off as Strategy Talks Drag On

WaPo: Shocker! Ex-Staffers Winning Defense Panel Pork, Study Finds

WaPo: Key Democrats Would Let Guantanamo Detainees Be Tried in U.S.

Wa Po: Army Officers Criticize Rebuke of Gen. McChrystal

NYT: Afghan War Debate Now Leans to Focus on Al Qaeda

CNS News: Napolitano May Move Captured Illegal Aliens from Jail to ‘Converted Hotels, Nursing Homes’

USA Today: Court argues meaning of memorial cross

USA Today: Feds limit Ariz. sheriff's crackdown on illegal immigrant

S&S: Pentagon’s leaders quiet on military’s ban on gays

S&S: White House weighs Pakistan's role in winning war

S&S: Afghanistan rotation for 6,000 soldiers in 2010 is announced

NYT: Highest Military Court to Hear Abu Ghraib Appeal

AFP: Petreaus Cites Need to Reverse Insurgency

AFP: Women 'Soon' Will Serve on Submarines, Navy Secretary Says

WaPo: Civilian, Military Officials at Odds Over Resources Needed for Afghan Mission

Time Magazine: Photo essay on Wardak Province

White House: Leaving Afghanistan Not an Option

Tough day for the good guys in A-stan

Marine Times: Burn Pit makes debut in Military Times

AFP: Some troops May Face Deployment Extension

S&S: Soldiers begin taking required stress survey

Wash Times: GOP Rep. says military officials may quit

La Raza: Health Care for Illegal Aliens as well

WaPo: Soldiers' Data Still Being Downloaded Overseas, Firm Says

WaPo: Student Veterans Can Apply For Emergency Aid Online

AFP: Military Provides Rescue, Humanitarian Support in Pacific

S&S: Good news for bloggers, DOD memo will loosen restrictions on social networking

S&S: Off-duty military motorcycle deaths spur training

USA Today: Odierno says Attacks decline 85% in Iraq

NYT: Congress Passes Bill to Keep Government Running

NYT: Rare Source of Attack on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

WaPo: Justices to Decide if State Gun Laws Violate Rights

Gov Exec: Wars stretch Army and Marine Corps particularly thin

Women veterans open American Legion Post of their own

Blackfive: Last Marine charged with murder from Fallujah finally a free man

AFP: McChrystal: Conventional Strategy Won’t Win in Afghanistan

AFP: ‘No Doubt’ New Iranian Nuke Facility is ‘Illicit,’ Gates Concludes

S&S: Marine faces court-martial in Fallujah killing

NYT: Guantánamo Deadline May Be Missed

Wa Times: Senate panel backs most Obama defense cuts

WaPo: Defense Bill, Lauded by White House, Contains Billions in Earmarks

AF Times: Legion offers to help vets get GI Bill money

Family of fallen soldier Rafael Peralta fighting for Medal of Honor

CNN: U.S. must win Afghan hearts and minds, commander says

Wa Times: Liberal Democrats seek to extend health benefits to Illegal Aliens

AFP: McChrystal: Conventional Strategy Won’t Win in Afghanistan

S&S: Some lawmakers pull double duty as soldiers

USA Today: Joint Chiefs chairman seeks brain-injury limit

NYT: Wartime Soldier, Conflicted Mom

Wash Times: Oh Boy: Gadhafi, Chavez to challenge 'imperialism'

WaPo: No Deadline Set for Decision on Troops

WaPo: Iran Test Fires Most Advanced Missiles

TAL: The American Legion Aids in G.I. Bill Financial Relief Effort

Navy Times: Bill would allow retirees to transfer GI Bill

Gordon Duff adds insane 9/11 theory to his resume

NYT: RIP "Big Russ"

S&S: Army says stop-loss back payments are set to begin (Oh yeah, show Mothax da money x5 months!)

Reuters: Obama won't change terror detention system

Sun Sentinel: Illegal Aliens complaining about lack of education benefits (yes, really)

USA Today poll: P50% oppose U.S. surge in Afghanistan

USA Today: Navy secretary says "Let women work on subs"

USA Today: Alleged terror threat seen as 'most serious' since 9/11

60 Minutes: McChrystal: Violence "Worse" Than Expected

WaTimes: Obama leaves U.N. with nuclear deal

WaPo: 2 N.C. Men Now Accused Of Targeting U.S. Military

WaPo: White House Regroups on Guantanamo

WaPo: Iran Reveals Existence of Second Uranium Enrichment Plant

Legion to White House: We Must Not Lose Afghanistan

WaPo: General's Review Creates Rupture

S&S: Obama at a crossroads on Afghanistan

USA Today: N.Y. lawmaker sworn in as Army secretary

NYT: First Woman Ascends to Top Drill Sergeant Spot

Wa Times: Ahmadinejad warns against military attack on Iran

WaPo: Vehicle Armor Recognized in Army Awards

San Diego Online: Female veterans' road home dotted with difficulty

AFP: New Missile Plan Better Suited Against Iran, Gates Says

AFP: Afghanistan Strategy Must Focus on al-Qaeda, Obama Says

NYT: Army ROTC Ranks Grow, Promise More 2nd Lieutenants (Mothax: Oh no!!)

S&S: Indiana Guard team helps Afghans get most from their land

Galveston News: Vietnam vet reunited with dog tags

AP: VA improves endoscopic equipment use

Chic Tribune: Institute at Purdue gives money to student veterans' groups

AP: Stolen Valor, Marine charged with faking war wounds for gain

NYT: General Calls for More Troops to Avoid Afghan Failure

WaPo: Missile Defense's Shelving Reflected Military's Concerns

Wash Times: (op-ed) Obama: Legalize illegals to get them health care

CNN: After son's death in Iraq, father embeds with unit to tell his story

AP: Obama to present MoH to Monti family Thursday

AP: Intel director: U.S. now safer from al-Qaida

AP: US military chief wants more troops for Afghan war

DoD: Citizen-soldiers Need Greater Stability

AP: Revamp of Terror Alert System

World Net Daily: Coalition hopes to end 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

AP: White House Postponing Tough Decision on Afghanistan War

WA Times: More midshipmen take part in naval exercises

WA Times: Ex-gitmo detainee arrested in Pakistan on terror ties

WA Times: Taliban makes IEDs deadlier

WA Post: Immigration, Health Debates Cross Paths

AP: Illiteracy undermines Afghan army

Navy Times: As pay gap narrows, DoD reviews more changes

Army Times: 3000 more troops being sent to Afghanistan/Iraq

Army Times: Tough new enlisted courses on the way

Army Times: New Army Camo Tested in Afghanistan

USA Today: Advanced first aid for troops sought

Stars & Stripes: Is DoD treatment of PTSD adequate?

Army Times: Combat vets having tough time in job market

Roll Call: GOP Wants Obama to Stand Firm on Afghanistan

The Hill: Congress mulling more troops or Afghan training

Politico: Pentagon debuts new process for Bagram prisoners

Politico: Feinstein says Afghan war should be 'time limited'

Blackfive: Your absolute must read story of the day…..

Registan.net: Riots in Ghazni City as the Province Falls (Mothax and Demophilus served in Ghazni)

DoD: Army Leads Services in August Recruiting

NYT: Obama Faces Doubts From Democrats on Afghanistan

Wa Times: Eight years after 9/11, the U.S. still mourns

Navy Times: SecNav: Sex assault programs lacking

CA Press Express: Decorated lawmaker fights governor's veto of bill to honor Vietnam veterans

Reuters: The American Legion Appeals to Congress for Compassionate Treatment of Women Veterans

FoxNews: Coast Guard inexplicably holds training excercise on Potomac on 9/11

Army of Dude: Combat veteran rightly peeved with GI Bill processing and payments

S&S: Wounded troops recover as US war coverage wanes

AJC: Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains

Wa Times: Senate panel backs most Obama defense cuts

NYT: Leashing the Blogs of War

Tom Ricks: What the Hell was the AP Thinking?

Greyhawk: Complete round-up of AP picture disgrace

Blackfive: Remembering Mike Stokely

Radio interview with father of Lcpl Bernard that AP photographed dying (Heartbreaking)

Michael Yon (A-stan): A War we can not afford to lose

Michelle Malkin: HuffPo exploiting photo of dying Marine

Clarence Hill: AP decision to release image of fallen Marine hero blasted

Gov Exec: VA on call for H1Ni Vaccinations

Wa Times: Army Guard getting pickier

WaPo: Gates May Be Open To Troop Increase (and longer tours)

S&S: Transition chief vows to protect wounded veterans

Wa Times: Gonzales denies supporting CIA probe

Wash Times: Army Guard getting pickier

NYT: NATO airstrike in A-stan kills up to 90

S&S: FM-Wiki?

S&S: Gay former sailor says hazing led to PTSD

Wa Times: CIA asks Justice to probe leaks of secrets

Politico: DADT Policy still up in the air

Wa Times: Natural disaster could enable hackers

Beloit Daily News: Illionois community collecting items for troops

WA Post: Taliban Surprising U.S. Forces With Improved Tactics

AFP: US military acknowledges keeping tabs on reporters' work

Huff Post: Contractors outnumber troops in Afghanistan

Argghhh!!!: Marine hero on 4 legs passes

Castra Praetoria: I'm thinking this is a bad idea (Iraq)

Iron Camel: Buried Treasure in Iraq (Iraq)

Michael Yon: Precision Voting (A-Stan)

Afghanistan, My Last Tour: ANA Library (A-Stan)

Doc H's International Adventure: 88 Lbs. (A-Stan)

Danger Room: No Mochaccinos, No Problem for Marines of Echo Company

S&S: US ‘civilian surge’ to Afghanistan just starting

S&S: Army survey now more Reservist-friendly

USA Today: Risky driving habits plague troops back from war

NYT: Groundwork Is Laid for New Troops in Afghanistan

WaTimes: The return of GWOT?

WaPo: Ridge says hard work, 'luck' staved off attacks

WaPo: General McChrystal, Afghan Situation 'Serious'

MUST READ WaPo: A Heroic Death, Without the Headlines

NYT: USS Missouri to Get Pearl Harbor Shipyard Makeover

NYT: Blackwater Tapped Foreigners on Secret CIA Program

NYT: Ridge: Talk of Terror-Alert Politics Exaggerated

USA Today: Pentagon denies rating journalists

NYT: Cheney Offers Sharp Defense of C.I.A. Interrogation Tactics

Army Times: Soldiers in WTU face inconsistent discipline

Army Times: US to go cashless in Iraq/Afghanistan

NYT: Joint Chief of Staff Mullen criticizes US efforts to communicate with Muslim world

DefenseLink: Proposed Leave Rule Would Provide for Warrior Care

DefenseLink: New GI Bill Will Heighten Professional Work Force

S&S: Files prove Pentagon is profiling reporters

UPI: Mullen defends Afghan war

Courier Journal: Napolitano says country safer than ever

Army Times: Mullen, Petraeus seek more Afghanistan support

WA News Tribune: Ft. Lewis to test alcohol treatment program

AP: Petraeus says more tough fighting ahead in Afghanistan

The Hill: Joint Chiefs chairman launches YouTube channel

CIA's Director Panetta defends post-9/11 methods

WA Times: Interrogators got valued info, could face charges

USA Today: Oops! 1,800 veterans get scare letter

NYT: Renditions to continue under Obama

Wa Times: Panetta defends CIA

Wa Times: Interrogators could face charges

S&S: Journalists' recent work examined before embeds

Wa Times: Mullen worried about A-stan

Wa Times: Petraeus to open intel training center

WaPo: Afghan War Conditions 'Deteriorating,' Mullen Says

S&S: Anti-war "veterans" group to oppose A-stan

WaPo: Judge Allows Access to Guantanamo Detainee

Wa Times: Gen McChrystal Assessing Afghan Forces

S&S: High voter turnout in the heart of Taliban territory

AP: As Veterans Await Checks, VA Workers Get $24 Million in Bonuses

WaPo: Blackwater Disclosure Adds to CIA Worries

WaPo: Detainees Shown CIA Officers' Photos

MSNBC: Americans' mood sours on Afghan war

AP: 26 Afghans killed in election day attacks

USAToday: Bloody Baghdad

USAToday: New Report Findings may speed troops' recovery

WaPo: Public Opinion in U.S. Turns Against Afghan War

WaTimes: Report: Blackwater hired for al-Qaeda

WaPo: Gitmo Resettling Continues

Blackfive: Mr Wolf Off To Legion Convention…

Wa Times: Baghdad blasts kill at least 58 people

Afghan Quest (In Astan): Pirates of Pogadishu (A must read)

Times Leader: Legion Legacy Run to pass along I-70

NYT: Mental Stress Training Is Planned for U.S. Soldiers

AP: Fort Campbell welcomes home Vietnam vets

AP: 6 more cases of botched cancer treatment at Pa. VA

WTAE Pittsburgh: Passionate, Tearful Veterans Voice Health Care Concerns To Specter

US Army: The ‘Forgotten D-Day’ (Operation Dragoon)

AP: A day in the life of a Marine combat outpost (A-Stan)

S&S: Army reopens retiree recall program

DoD: Army Releases July Suicide Data

AFP: Obama: Health care reform won’t impact VA, Tricare

AP: Pentagon, governors face off over military reserve

S&S: Providers protest loss of Tricare contracts

Wa Times: General considers more Afghanistan fighters

WaPo: Gates: No Troop Request In Afghanistan Review

Michael Yon: Yon continues interview with military.com while under fire

WaPo: Terrorism Trials May Be at New Va. Court

NYT: New Military TV show sounds kinda flaky

WaPo: Military Spouses to Get Federal Jobs Preference

LAT: Deadly contractor incident sours Afghans

DefenseLink: Pentagon Officials Plan Cultural Awareness Training

DefenseLink: Native American Vet Earns Presidential Medal of Freedom

DefenseLink: Air Force Announces Decision On Location Of 24th Air Force

NYT: Speicher's Remains Returning to North Florida

S&S: Lawmakers guard against Kansas as Gitmo alternative

S&S: Servicemembers get first use of Google Voice

NYT: New Army Handbook Teaches Afghanistan Lessons

Wa Times: Harvard, ROTC face off

Wa Times: Mich. prison eyed for Gitmo detainees

Human Events: TRICARE alert

Red Sox: Father of MOH Recipient to throw first pitch

Ace of Spades: DHS report cited SPLC which thinks TAL is a hate group

AP: Obama to Award 16 with Medal of Freedom, including Joe Medicine Crow

Hill: Liberals urge Obama on Honduras

Afghan, My Last Tour (In A-stan): Combat Hero SPC Lowe

NYT: A Soldier’s Eye in the Sky

CNSNews: U.S. Not Adequately Challenging Radical Islam in Information War, Experts Say

Wa Times: Gonzales says probe could harm CIA's efforts

Wa Times: Kuwait, U.S. team cooperate to stop plot

Dave Rehbein: Missile Defense Stakes Couldn't be Higher

Times of India: Jihadists attacked Paki nuke sites 3 times

Blackfive: Did McChrystal really say the Taliban were winning?

Afghan Quest (In Astan): "When I am President…" [of Afghanistan]

DefenseLink: Summer Recruiting Remains Strong Across Services

S&S: U.S. commander seeks more civilian workers in Afghanistan

Legion: Protect the Troops! Stop the Photos

Abu Muqawama: The Afghanistan Strategy Dialogue

White House: Afghan war not in crisis

DoD: Evaluation of the Tricare System

Greyhawk: The Secret Plan

Michael Yon (In Astan): No Young Soldiers

JD Johannes (In Astan): To Watangatu

WSJ: Taliban Now Winning

Wa Times: Report sees recipe for civil war in Iraq

CJCS: Detainee photos endanger troops

Navy Times: Fort McHenry on piracy front lines

China View: Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Iraq

WaPo: Britain Initiates Iraq War Inquiry

Wings over Iraq (In IRAQ): Grounded by Dust Storms

Paul McCleary: Time to Leave Iraq?

NYT: U.S. Adviser’s Blunt Memo on Iraq: Time ‘to Go Home’

Iron Camel (IRAQ): Unwelcome Americans Cross Iraqi Bridge First

Greyhawk: Gold Star Dad with "Last Time I heard his Voice"

Blackfive: The first group, you almost just have to kill

Nat security – ObamaCare’s Real Price Tag