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

Headlines: 10 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan in 24 Hours. And, US military chief holds talks in Israel on Iran.

Headlines: Army’s request to take the ‘D’ out of PTSD being studied. And, early retirement could be bad deal for troops.

Headlines: Panetta says troops in graphic video will be punished, while Taliban spokes person says video will not derail peace talks. And, group targets the requirement that the services solicit the religious affiliation of personnel.

Headlines: Budget Cuts Could Spark Showdown for AF, Guard and Reserves. And, Iran sentences American to death in spy case.

Headlines: Panetta said to eye 14 percent cut in Army. And, attackers killed at least 60 people in Iraq on Thursday.

Headlines: Air Force divorce rate highest in military. And, a British newspaper reports, the U.S. poised to release Taliban officials in Guantanamo to get the Taliban to open a peace-talk office in Qatar.

Headlines: Panetta to offer strategy for cutting military budget. And, spokesman claims, the Afghan Taliban are prepared to open an “office outside the country for talks with foreigners”.

U.S. troops training Afghans to take over bomb-defusing. And, Petraeus leaves the Army after 37 years.

August becomes the deadliest month for US in Afghanistan. And, female vets navigate post-war stress and home duties.