Topic: Bryan Whitman

Navy SEAL book on bin Laden raid contradicts White House accounts (+video)

Osama bin Laden was not armed, and posed no threat when the Al Qaeda leader was fatally shot by Navy SEALs, says the first-hand account by a Navy SEAL on the raid. The book goes on sale Sept. 4.

Responding to Cheonan warship sinking, US and South Korea confirm war games

To show North Korea their strength after it sank the Cheonan warship, the US and South Korea today announced a joint antisubmarine drill. China has objected, citing security concerns.

Soldier arrested in WikiLeaks classified Iraq video case

Army Spc. Bradley Manning has been arrested in connection with the April release of classified footage of a US helicopter mistakenly shooting Iraqi civilians to website WikiLeaks.

Pentagon dials up pressure on North Korea for Cheonan sinking

The Pentagon announced Monday that it will conduct two joint naval exercises with South Korea in response to confirmation that North Korea was responsible for the warship Cheonan sinking.

Taliban attack Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

An eight-hour firefight at Bagram Air Base killed an American contractor and injured nine US servicemen.

Why is it taking so long for Pentagon aid to reach Haiti?

Pentagon officials say they're moving as fast as they can, but logistical challenges mean it will be a week before a US Navy hospital ship arrives to help Haiti earthquake victims.

Pentagon deploys new troops to Iraq, with a twist

The deployment will include four brigades aimed at training and advising Iraqis – a nod to America's slow pullback from the front lines.

Obama to announce 'cyber czar' for digital security

The move to create a position to safeguard the country's computer networks comes as the Pentagon plans to create a military command for cyberwarfare.

Did hackers break into a top-secret USAF program?

US-Chinese naval standoff the latest in a string of clashes

The US Navy has accused Chinese ships of harassing a US submarine-tracking vessel in the South China Sea.

Petraeus knocks on Uzbekistan's door as Kyrgyz base gets the boot

Air base flap reflects tension over US presence in Central Asia

But Pentagon officials say Kyrgyzstan's move to close a supply route won't impede operations in Afghanistan.

US crossing more borders in terror war?

The alleged incursions into Syria, and previously into Pakistan, could be risky.

Heroic act, medal denied – and a debate

Defense Secretary Robert Gates questioned a fallen marine's award for covering a grenade to save his comrades.