Obama's Non-Response to WikiLeaks Neglects Troops, War on Terror
Busy With Afghanistan, the U.S. Military Has No Time to Train for Big Wars
-David WoodIn a decade of war, the U.S. military has gotten good at counterinsurgency. But it may have neglected the skills needed to fight major conflicts.
5 Hair-Raising Crises in Foreign Affairs/National Security We Somehow Avoided in 2010
-David WoodWe somehow sailed unscathed past crises in Iraq, Pakistan, North Korea, the Mideast -- and at home.
President and First Lady Urge Americans to Reach Out to Troops Over Holidays
-Tom DiemerObama, in Hawaii for the holidays, is getting daily briefings, but he's also playing golf and basketball and getting in beach time with his daughters.
For the War's Wounded Troops and Families, Elmo Can Help
-David WoodIn a series of free videos available to military families, Elmo and his Muppet parents help those dealing with the pain and loss of war express their feelings and harness the healing power of love.
Gates Reminds Troops That 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' is Still in Effect
-Christopher WeberThe defense secretary is warning service members that the policy banning gays from serving openly in the military is still in effect.
Joe Manchin Apologizes for Missing Key Senate Votes, Cites Family Gathering
-Tom DiemerThe new senator from West Virginia said he was celebrating an early Christmas with his daughter and her child because the family could not be together on Dec. 25.
Obama Signs Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Lauds Gays' Service to Country
-Alex WagnerProclaiming that the policy "will strengthen our national security," the president vowed that "no longer will tens of thousands of Americans in uniform be asked to live a lie."
President Obama Could Sign 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Wednesday
-Christopher WeberSpokesman Robert Gibbs said no specific time has been set for the ceremony that will end the policy banning gays from serving openly in the military.
Repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Congress Takes the Issue Back From Judges
-Andrew CohenA big part of the battle over the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has been fought in courts. But repeal by Congress means lawmakers have ended any significant judicial role on the issue.
Gays in the Military: Still Illegal for Time Being
-David WoodGays are still banned from serving openly in the military, despite the historic Senate vote Saturday to repeal DADT. Law remains in effect until the Pentagon is good and ready for the new order.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Passes Senate, But Change Will Take Time
-Patricia MurphyThe United States Senate on Saturday repealed the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the U.S. military. Goodbye to "don't ask, don't tell."
Fate of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and DREAM Act To Be Decided Saturday
-Patricia MurphyThe DREAM Act would provide young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" bill would repeal the ban against gays serving openly in the military.
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