Headlines: Obama announcing new program to hire vets. And, Marine fights conviction for suicide attempt.

Headlines: Panetta says US and allies will shift Afghan mission to training next year. And, one soldier’s progress against traumatic brain injury.

Headlines: Air Force illegally punished Dover whistleblowers. And, VA declared Army Veteran dead four times, though each time he refuted the claims.

With all of the media focus on the Republican primary season, many voters forget that it isn’t just the Republicans who have to select a candidate, the Democrats do, too.

Headlines: BRAC threat takes DoD budget fight to the next level. And, St. Louis parade on Iraq War’s end draws thousands.

Headlines: Special Operations expanding as wars recede. And, St. Louis to host 1st big parade on Iraq War’s end.

Headlines: Sundance documentary examines rape in US military. And, VA sees ‘paperless’ claims as critical to ending backlog.

On May 5, 2011, the first Republican debate aired, since then there have been 24 debates, as many episodes as a full-season of a network series.

Headlines: Key points of President’s State of the Union address. And, U.S. special forces rescue Somalia aid workers.

Headlines: Ex-CIA officer charged with leaking secrets. And, report finds problems at multiple VA cemeteries.