Defense

Gates says U.S. may stay in Afghanistan past 2014 deadline

Transferring security control to local forces will take some time, Pentagon chief says.

Defense

Army to probe report that psyops were used on senators

Rolling Stone magazine article alleges manipulation of lamwakers.

Defense

Senators: After WikiLeaks, sharing must be balanced

Lieberman and Collins urge transition to a 'role-based' system of granting access to secure information.

Defense

Fallout from Navy captain’s raunchy videos continues

The service has deferred the retirement of his former commander, Rear Adm. Lawrence Rice, pending an official probe.

Defense

Report: Navy on track to meet energy efficiency targets

Study reiterates the service's goals to reduce energy usage and dependence.

Defense

Navy commander permanently replaced over raunchy videos

Captain is reassigned to administrative duties as the service continues its investigation into the homemade movies.

Defense

Sailors support Capt. Honors over videos

Crew members have been told not to speak to the media while the investigation continues.

Defense

Air travelers want 'better alternative' to screening process

Removing shoes during screening stirs the most anger among travelers, according to survey.

Defense

Poll finds new low in Afghan war support

New study finds 60 percent of Americans said that the war is "not worth fighting," a new high in public dissatisfaction.

Defense

Obama to offer assessment of Afghan war on Thursday

President is confident the United States is on track and can meet its commitment to begin a conditions-based drawdown next July, press secretary says.

Defense

Gates makes his own surprise visit to Afghanistan

Trip comes as the Obama administration is wrapping up a strategy review of the war.

Defense

Defense study bolsters case for ending ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

Gates says Congress should act this year to repeal the ban on openly gay troops, to prevent the courts from abruptly making changes.

Defense

Number of Army suicides already surpasses 2009 total

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for soldiers, trailing only combat deaths and accidental deaths from drug overdoses and drunken driving.

Defense

Airports weigh Republican's proposal to ditch TSA screeners

Rep. John Mica of Florida is calling for the replacement of federal employee screeners with private contractors.

Defense

TSA makes immediate changes to airline pilot screening

Pilots will be able to get through security after presenting an airline ID and an additional form of identification.

Defense

TSA, pilots weigh biometric system for airport screening

Card would allow crew to pass quickly through security checkpoints.

Defense

TSA works on alternative airport screening process for pilots

Unions have cited concern over radiation from scanners.

Defense

Report: Dysfunction on Hill may hurt national security

Partisan disagreements and conflict between the legislative and executive branches are threatening passage of the annual defense policy bill, study notes.

Defense

Supreme Court refuses to block 'don't ask' enforcement

The Obama administration urged the high court not to get involved at this point.

Defense

Clinton sidesteps speculation about taking Defense job

Secretary of State says she wants Gates' retirement pushed “further and further” away.