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General Petraeus to head U.S. forces in Middle East

The move brings greater focus to the conflict in Afghanistan. Lt. Gen. Odierno is set to succeed Petraeus in Iraq.
A new U.S. focus on nation-building

Critics say the Bush administration is relying too heavily on the military.
Stresses still high on U.S. military

Bush announced Thursday that Army tours will be cut to 12 months.
While reservists serve, their jobs don't always wait

Between 2004 and 2006, returning volunteers filed 16,000 complaints against employers.
At Petraeus-Crocker hearing, eyes on '08 field

Petraeus and Crocker shared the stage with presidential hopefuls, who all had much at stake.
Congress to hear Petraeus on Iraq with eye on U.S. elections

Democrats hope this week's hearings can shift the war's course. GOP wants Clinton, Obama to acknowledge its gains.
Why Iraq troop drawdown is likely to stop in July

Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker will describe Iraq's fragile state this week on Capitol Hill.
Medal of Honor is tribute to sailor's sacrifice to save others

Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor will posthumously receive the award, only the third time it has been bestowed during the Iraq war.
At NATO summit, Bush likely to get some of what he wants

His quest for more forces in Afghanistan, headway on continental missile defense may gain ground in Bucharest.
Former Pentagon official pleads guilty in China spy case

The case involves classified Taiwan weapons data and follows admissions about an errant shipment of nuclear fuses to Taiwan.
Pause likely in U.S. drawdown in Iraq

Troop levels could settle at 'presurge' levels of 140,000.
Same war. Same platoon. Two paths since leaving Iraq.

Travis Pinn and Vincent Emanuele served side by side in Anbar Province. Now civilians again, one just wants the quiet life; the other aspires to help end the war.
How able are Americans to bear the costs of war?

The Iraq war has cost taxpayers about $526 billion so far – and could reach $2 trillion by 2017, according to one congressional study.
Despite Iraq discord, world eager for U.S. diplomacy

But America may need to understand how the world has changed during the war and what different kind of leadership is now required.
U.S. Military takes lessons from Iraq 'insurgent' war

As the fight in Iraq drives fundamental changes to the military, it is also forcing a debate on how far those changes should go.
How will the Iraq war end?

On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, progress is slow but violence is down. A three-part series on the war's effects starts today with a look at what the endgame might look like.
On Iraq policy, next U.S. president will have to adapt

Despite their rhetoric, '08 candidates try to keep their options open.
Speculation persists about Admiral Fallon's departure from Pentagon

Broad outspokenness, and not a White House plan for war with Iran, most likely led to his retirement from Central Command.
U.S. commander for Middle East resigns

Adm. William Fallon stepped down after an article in Esquire magazine portrayed his views on Iran as being at odds with those of President Bush.
Air Force argues for more money

It says it needs billions of dollars more than the other services to stay competitive globally.