Defense
Gates: U.S. would consider staying in Iraq beyond 2011
Request "clearly needs to come from the Iraqis," Defense chief says.
Defense
Senators want Congress, not courts, to repeal 'Don't Ask'
If a federal judge reverses the ban on service by openly gay men and women, it could be more disruptive to troops, lawmakers say.
Defense
Air cargo group urges global cooperation
Intelligence and technology are needed to stop terrorists and secure cargo, international trade group executive says.
Defense
Authorities report another shooting at Marine Corps museum
Incident comes on the heels of three other recent shootings that the FBI says are linked.
Defense
Survey: Troops would back 'don't ask' repeal
Working group is analyzing the survey results and coordinating a plan to overturn the policy if Congress does revoke the law.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Oversight
McCain denies 'stimulus hypocrisy' accusation
Center for Public Integrity alleges lawmaker opposed stimulus plan and then made request for funds.
Defense
Pentagon entrances briefly closed after report of gunshots
Security has been tighter since shooting in March.
News
Armed services accept gay recruits -- with a caveat
High-level Defense Department directive was sent to recruiting officials Friday, but recruits must be informed that moratorium could be reversed at any time.
Defense
Lawmakers urge deficit panel to back Defense cuts
Gates has proposed cutting more than $100 billion within the department's budget over the next five years.
Defense
Gates reaffirms Defense commitment to South Korea
The two countries recently held joint military exercises, initiated in response to North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship.
Defense
Military command downplays fuel supply attack
Less than 1 percent of Afghanistan-bound trucks and traffic have experienced any damage, says U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force.
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