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S. Korea Says N. Korea Fired 7 Missiles

2009-07-04

Two Troops Die in Attack on Afghan Base

2009-07-04

Taliban a Resilient Enemy Says Petraeus

2009-07-04

Gay Vet's Dismissal Spotlights CA.

2009-07-04

Marines Seek to Cut Taliban Supplies

2009-07-04

WWII Vet Recalls Fight for Freedom

2009-07-04

James J. McGrath was left home with his folks during the early years of WWII while his four older siblings were all serving in the military. Never one to hesitate, he volunteered at age 14 for service with the U.S. Merchant Marine, fudging by one year his true age to meet requirements.

Marines Push Deeper in Afghan Assault

2009-07-03

Marines pushed deeper into Taliban strongholds today after suffering the first fatality of their massive offensive against Afghanistan's hardline Islamist militia. Marines are on the ground in Helmand province's districts of Garmsir and Nawa, and have helped Afghan forces take Khanishin, towards the border with Pakistan.

Obama Eyeing Order for Gitmo Detainees

2009-06-27

The White House is considering issuing an executive order to imprison a small number of Guantanamo Bay detainees. No final decisions have been made about the order, which would be the fourth major mandate by President Barack Obama to deal with how the United States treats and prosecutes terror suspects and foreign fighters.

Troops in Iraq Shocked by Jackson's Death

2009-06-26

Thousands of miles from home, US soldiers and fans of Michael Jackson stationed north of Baghdad expressed shock over the death of the pop legend. Some of the troops at Forward Operating Base Warhorse stopped in their tracks, dining trays in hand, as they watched the latest updates.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' in Limbo

2009-06-22

Don't ask, don't tell, and now, apparently, don't move. One of the most culturally contentious issues in the U.S. military the law requiring gay and lesbian members of the armed services to keep their sexual preferences hidden briefly seemed like it was back on the table. Lawmakers are waiting on a proposal from the White House before moving on the issue.