VA launches new program to improve treatment of Gulf illness. And, veterans who retired for medical reasons could have a second chance at obtaining benefits.

Suspect accused of shooting two U.S. soldiers in Germany admits to targeting Americans. And, Karzai warns Obama to take more caution against civilian casualties.

The American Journal of Psychiatry published the first study to systematically evaluate predeployment mental health screening. The results are undeniable.

Alcohol abuse continues to trouble the U.S. Marine Corps despite efforts to promote treatment, a Pentagon report indicates. And, the newest war veterans are becoming homeless at alarming rates.

Military advisory panel will recommend allowing women in combat units. And, Gates announces troops are needed in Japan to keep China and North Korea in check.

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.

Video released by the Taliban shows the only known U.S. serviceman held captive in Afghanistan. Senior U.S. Commanders say handover to Afghan Troops will start in a few months.

On Wednesday night, the remains of six soldiers killed by rogue Afghan cop return home. Today, during DADT hearing, McCain remains critical of Pentagon report while Mullen pushes for repeal.