U.S. Combat Mission Ends in Iraq, Obama Says
President Barack Obama today announced the official end to combat operations in Iraq during a prime-time Oval Office address, declaring "a new beginning" for the Iraqi people.

 

Pentagon Releases Letter Sent to Purported WikiLeaks Attorney
Defense Department officials today released a letter the Pentagon's top lawyer sent to a man purported to be an attorney for the WikiLeaks website, which published tens of thousands of classified documents last month and is threatening to release 15,000 more.

 

'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' Feedback Sought from Spouses
Pentagon officials today mailed out 150,000 new "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" surveys, this time seeking input from military spouses about the potential repeal of the law that bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly, officials said.

 

Spokesman Denies Pentagon Role in WikiLeaks Founder Charge
A Defense Department spokesman today termed as "ridiculous" the notion that Pentagon officials were involved in recent rape allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

 

Army Combat Uniform May Have Female-Only Version in 2014
Female Soldiers may be wearing a more form-fitting version of the Army Combat Uniform featuring more room in the hips and legs by 2014, according to developers at Program Executive Office Soldier.

 

Army Benefits Attract Older Soldiers
Although tough economic times can help with Army recruiting, it wasn't the economy that drove Pvt. Dale Langrehr to join the Army at age 41.

 

Talking It Out—Getting Through Deployment
"The hardest part of my deployment was being away from my wonderful and beautiful wife," said Senior Airman Daniel Bolt, a 28th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems journeyman.