As U.S. deaths in Afghanistan rise, military families grow critical

As U.S. combat deaths reached record levels this summer, public support is eroding for the nine-year-old conflict. More than half of those surveyed oppose the war, with the high casualty rate among concerns most often cited.

After end of Iraq mission, Obama promises drawdown for Afghanistan, too

Netanyahu and Abbas to begin direct Mideast peace talks

The Israeli and Palestinian leaders were to open direct peace negotiations Thursday after committing to work to end the conflict that has endured for six decades.

Second Hamas attack could change focus of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

As Mideast talks begin, Palestinians find unlikely support from Jewish settlers

Gates in Afghanistan to meet with Karzai, Petraeus, troops

Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan's capital Thursday for meetings with President Hamid Karzai and top NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus. The Pentagon chief also plans to visit U.S. troops.

Gates: History will reveal what the U.S. achieved during Iraq war

Pakistan Shiites mourn those killed in triple bombing attack

Thousands of Shiite Muslims, thumping their chests and crying, mourned Thursday at funeral prayers for victims of a triple bombing that heaped more tragedy on Pakistan, which is already struggling to cope with devastating floods.

Pakistan steps up security in Lahore after attack

U.S. adds Pakistani Taliban to terrorism blacklist

Death toll from air strikes in Pakistan rises

Psychiatrists get federal OK for PTSD-ecstasy study on veterans

Psychiatrists spearheading research into ecstasy and post-traumatic stress disorder got the final OK from federal agencies to start a study devoted to military vet. They are recruiting 16 veterans and want most of them to have been diagnosed within the last 10 years.

Stripes Central: Vets with PTSD more likely suffer dementia

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Navy to pay for deceased sailors' families to attend memorial services

The Navy will now pay for families of deceased sailors to travel to unit memorial services for their loved ones, Navy officials announced Tuesday. Under the new policy, eligible family members are entitled to round-trip travel and transportation allowances to attend one Navy-sponsored memorial service, at a location other than the burial site, for any sailor who dies while on active duty. The policy defines a memorial service as any command function, divine service or other religious service.

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Army reservist says unit not ready for fall deployment

Military police major found dead at Fort Stewart

LaCrosse Footwear wins $8 million military order

Leak suspect's mental health doubted, lawyer says

Force recon platoons to return to Marine Expeditionary Units

Reaper crashes during California test flight

U.S. formally begins a new era in Iraq

Iraqi civilian deaths dip as U.S. combat mission ends

Iraq to spend $13 billion on U.S. arms, equipment

Blair says he did not foresee Iraq 'nightmare'

Iraq 'independent' as the U.S. combat operation ends

2 U.S. troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed

Few signs of run on Kabul Bank

Can lessons learned in Iraq work in Afghanistan?

Clinton urges female role in Afghan vote

Gas sickened girls in Afghan schools

Defense officials: S. Korea likely to delay new fighter jet program

China requires ID for mobile phone numbers

Forgotten ship: A daring rescue as Saigon fell

N. Korea seeks stronger ties with China

China and North Korea deepen ties during Kim Jong Il visit

Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling

Ex-Army analyst had manuals on artillery, agent says

Army investigates death at Fort Belvoir base in Virginia

Fort Dix conspirators seek to overturn convictions

Soldier's mental health questioned in WikiLeaks case

U.S. to shun military drills in Turkey

The U.S. will not take part in upcoming air drills in Turkey, as media reports said Washington had conditioned its presence on Israeli attendance, a U.S. embassy official said Wednesday. The U.S. Air Force will not join the October exercises, the official told AFP, saying ity had already taken part in drills held in June.
Dutch prosecutors say Yemenis freed
Greece imposes smoking ban in public spaces
Polish leader: War costs slow army's modernization 11:54 September 1, 2010
Tony Blair: 'I cried for Iraq war victims' 11:15 September 1, 2010

AAFES not showing 'The Tillman Story'

“The Tillman Story,” a documentary exploring the U.S. government’s coverup after the death of former NFL football player Pat Tillman, will not be shown at Reel Time Theaters, Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials said Tuesday.

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Japan prime minister candidate takes aim at U.S. basing plan

Ichiro Ozawa, the so-called “kingmaker” of the Democratic Party of Japan and a candidate for prime minister, indicated Wednesday that a controversial plan to move Okinawa-based Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to a new facility on Camp Schwab is unlikely to survive as is if he is elected.
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Pakistan's military canceled a trip by officers to an annual meeting at U.S. Central Command after they were taken off a plane and subjected to "unwarranted security checks" in Washington, an army spokesman said.
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Military officials urge residents to go the extra yard in caring for housing 05:39 August 27, 2010
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Mice join fight against invasive snakes on Guam 07:55 September 2, 2010
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Veterans with PTSD more likely suffer dementia

A new study of more than 10,000 older veterans shows a link between traumatic stress and severe cognitive impairment later in life.
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Approaching tropical depression threatens Seoul @ Kadena grid game

New tropical depression southeast of Okinawa may force early start to Saturday's interarea grid clash.
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Tropical depression 10W: The meaning of Malou

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Tropical depression 10W, # 1; Okinawa bound and rumbling

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Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), Osan Air Base aftermath

Trees, power lines downed, roofs damaged, power outages reported at Osan Air Base due to Typhoon Kompasu.