President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will visit Tucson to pay tribute to the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting.

Gates outlines plans to cut $78 billion in programs, 70,000 troops. Also, Gates orders DOD to accelerate DADT repeal.

Gates announces Afghanistan troop increase only months before drawdown. And, China and U.S. Have ‘Useful’ Talks on North Korea.

Philanthropists provide the care the Pentagon won’t for Veteran suffering from TBI. After the repeal of DADT, the military will write rules implementing the repeal.

9/11 First Responders Bill May Move Ahead This Week. And, North Korea backs away from threats to strike South Korea for practicing artillery drills.

Top Marine Corps officer states he cannot endorse the repeal of DADT. And, U.S. embraces more firepower on Afghanistan.

Top headlines include a look at the life of Veteran Diplomat Richard Holbrooke and a judgment of the progress in Afghanistan one year into the surge.

Blast kills six NATO troops in Afghanistan. Military officials say Taliban small-arms attacks have nearly doubled.

Gates frustrated as Senate Republicans blocks DADT repeal from vote. And, report finds growing mental health problems in the military.

Military pay raise assured at a minimum of 1.4% effective in January. And, who do Americans see as the greatest threat to security; Al Qaeda or North Korea?