Where America is concerned, this is once instance in which political expressions of war-philosophy and the partisan bickering may have helped the cause rather than hindered it.

White House photo taken during Tuesday’s ceremony sparks protests. And, a report looks at the lives lost in the helo crash last weekend.

Representative Marlin Stutzman has introduced a bill authorizing a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team, as well as for the VA to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc.

Military officials will develop a “reverse boot camp,” in an effort to better prepare departing troops for civilian life. And, study finds, student veterans have high suicide risk.

IED attacks in Afghanistan hit all-time high. And, the Pentagon says more budget cuts mean furloughs.

There are nearly one million unemployed veterans. The Tax Credit to Hire Veterans Act, would provide a tax credit to any small business who hire unemployed vets.

U.S. indirectly funneled money to the Taliban through $2 billion contract. And, Retired Army Gen. John Shalikashvili Dies.

Pentagon nominees talk about future threats and funding cuts. And, Leon Panetta to certify DADT repeal today.

Unemployment has been high for the entire country since the economy took a downward turn in 2008 and the Bureau of Labor Statistics just released a record high rate of unemployment for veterans: 13.1%.

Iraq veteran, rescued from suicide, tells of gaps in VA help. And, Feds file emergency motion to keep DADT in effect for now.