House Committee Approves $690 Billion in 2012 Military Spending | Massive bill a minor increase over record 2011 bill
Obama Backs Off Support for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Obama Backs Off Support for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ | Urges Appeals Court to continue ban until Pentagon is ready
Pentagon Touts Afghan ‘Gains,’ Predicts Spike in Violence
Pentagon Touts Afghan ‘Gains,’ Predicts Spike in Violence | NATO officials shrug off record violence
Panetta Vows ‘Disciplined’ Spending Amid Calls for Cuts
Panetta Vows ‘Disciplined’ Spending Amid Calls for Cuts | New defense chief’s overall strategy unknown
Gen. Petraeus Poised to Take Over as CIA Director
Gen. Petraeus Poised to Take Over as CIA Director | Reports have Panetta replacing Gates at end of June
Likely Defense Secretary Panetta Seen More Open to Cuts
Likely Defense Secretary Panetta Seen More Open to Cuts | Gates reportedly out at end of June
Gates: Military Cuts Could End Ability to Fight Multiple Wars
Gates: Military Cuts Could End Ability to Fight Multiple Wars | Defense Secretary continues to rail against possible cuts
CBO: Counting Wars, Budget Deal Actually Adds to Spending
CBO: Counting Wars, Budget Deal Actually Adds to Spending | 2011 spending to increase on Afghan War costs
Pentagon Slams Prospect of Budget ‘Cuts’
Pentagon Slams Prospect of Budget ‘Cuts’ | Officials warn cuts could force US to cut back missions
US May Escalate Urban Strikes in Libya, Pentagon Confirms
US May Escalate Urban Strikes in Libya, Pentagon Confirms | Helicopter gunships, attack planes will target ground troops