A look at what election night could mean for the troops. And, generation gap divides troops on gays in the military.

What election night could mean for the troops

WASHINGTON — After huge election victories by Democrats in 2008, supporters thought they knew exactly what military changes to expect from their strong legislative majority.

Generation gap divides troops on gays in military

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If you want to know what a member of the armed forces thinks about repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell,” you could start by asking how old they are.

Iraqi Christians mourn after church siege kills 52

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s dwindling Christian community was grieving and afraid on Monday after militants seized a Baghdad church during evening Mass, held the congregation hostage and triggered a raid by Iraqi security forces. The attack left at least 52 people killed and 67 wounded – nearly everyone inside.

8-Year Sentence for Gitmo Child Soldier

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — The long-running case of a onetime teenage al-Qaida fighter is over, with a U.S. military judge sentencing Omar Khadr to eight more years in custody for war crimes.

Taliban Briefly Overrun Afghan District

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban briefly overran a district seat in eastern Afghanistan, torching government buildings and capturing police officers after an intense gunfight, officials said Monday.

Taliban claim success against Nato’s night raids

Taliban commanders claim they are foiling intensified night-time attacks by elite troops that NATO officials hoped would bring the insurgents to the negotiating table in Afghanistan.

Officials say a fivefold increase in “kill or capture” raids and escalating airstrikes are putting the Taliban under unprecedented pressure and prompting some rebel groups to seek a ceasefire.

DoD Study: Most Troops, Families OK With Gays

WASHINGTON — An internal Pentagon study has found that most U.S. troops and their families don’t care whether gays are allowed to serve openly and think the policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” could be done away with, according to officials familiar with its findings.

Cherry Point CO Fired After DWI Arrest

CAMP LEJEUNE — Marine Col. Douglas Denn, arrested and charged with driving while impaired Monday night, was relieved as commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on Thursday.

Korean Troops Exchange Fire At Border

North Korea fired two rounds toward South Korea at their tense border and South Korean troops immediately fired back three shots, an official said Friday. No injuries were reported.

Clinton hears Guam’s pleas for more funding for buildup

ANDERSEN AIR BASE, Guam — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a rare visit Friday to Guam, where island lawmakers called for more federal funding and pressed their concerns over a U.S. military buildup.