Marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President Obama said Tuesday night that America would continue supporting Iraq’s government. Petraeus reports the Taliban retain momentum in some areas.

Readjustment to life back in the US is more difficult than many anticipate. While deployed, many spend most of their free time wishing they were home, but the sad irony is that, for some, once they are home all they can think about is returning to the battlefield. There is an increasing threat to the safety of active troops and veterans that is not found on the dusty plains of Iraq or the mountains of Afghanistan, but within the very troops themselves.

Drug prescribed for sleepless vets with PTSD raises questions. And, Agent Orange benefits could expand Tuesday.

At the young age of 28, Cheryl Gansner has already been through more trials and tribulations that she could have ever imagined. Cheryl and her husband Bryan have been married for 4 years, and they have both lived the typical military lifestyle. Separations and two deployments over the course of 6 years, but in July 2006 life quickly changed for this couple. Bryan was severely injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). This not only left a great deal of rehabilitation for Bryan, but also a difficult transition for the couple.

Rare footage surfaces of the Taliban in Afghanistan. And, international aid organizations appear unfazed by the Pakistani Taliban’s threats.

Being involved in the military community for 9 years now, I have always been very aware of Operations Security (OPSEC). I always watch what I say and how much information is given out, even to family members. I figure that while my husband is keeping us safe, my job was to keep him safe. I recently asked reader’s if they knew what OPSEC and PERSEC were and 75% answered no. Which makes me wonder, why aren’t they educating spouses on and off base?

A foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Pentagon computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop. Wednesday, 9/11 Families Rally in Favor of Mosque.

I envy how easily children can learn almost anything. This was demonstrated on repeated occasions by my children every time we moved to a new base.

String of attacks leave scores of people dead in Iraq. And, suicide task force faults Pentagon for lack of coordination.

How would you react to the news that your child is joining the military? Some may say that they would not be able to handle the news while others say they would feel nothing but pride.