November is month of the Military Family and in honor of this celebration; the Veteran Journal will be providing information and resources on organizations that provide support and recognition to our men and women in service as well as their families.

Today in the Senate, there is a landmark vote on the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy that is barely a vote and not really landmark at all. They are merely voting on whether or not to debate the Defense Bill that carries in it the law that would repeal DADT permanently and The Dream Act an amendment that is controversial only because it tries to improve the problems in immigration by rewarding completion of college or service in the military for non-citizens.

Nine NATO troops killed in Helo crash in Southern Afghanistan. And, more details emerge regarding Arlington burial plots.

U.S. officials say attack on Korean warship is an act of war. And, Gates reports the surge in Afghanistan seems to be working.

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan. And, Air Force General Brady says military should close more bases rather than cut military hardware to lower the defense budget.

U.S. begins long awaited assault on Taliban stronghold. New information emerges on the hunt for Bin Laden.

US plans 60 billion dollar arms sale to Saudi Arabia to counter the rise of Iran as a regional power. And, the GAO (Government Accountability Office) reports Iraq has a budget surplus and can pay for their own defense.

NATO command has issued new guidelines for awarding billions of dollars worth of international contracts in Afghanistan. And, we look inside Iraq’s torture dungeons.

U.S. effort to help Afghanistan fight corruption has complicated ties. Thursday, a Federal Judge issued an order to halt DADT policy.

Petraeus suggests Afghan troop drawdown next July may be small. And, Obama urges Fla. Pastor to call off his plan to burn the Koran on Sept. 11.