The VA plans to pour millions of dollars into information technology contracts for veteran-owned small businesses and a Colorado group discusses help for combat stress.

Vet Firms Eyed for VA Tech Upgrades

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to pour millions of dollars into information technology contracts for veteran-owned small businesses, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said in a July 20 speech in Las Vegas.

Double Amputee Takes Charge of Army Wounded Warrior Program

The U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program gained a new director July 13 – one who has a lot in common with those he’ll be leading.

Six Afghan police officers beheaded during raid, officials say

Taliban militants beheaded six Afghan police officers during a raid in northern Baghlan province, officials said Wednesday.

DoD officials explain new spouse tuition rules

The My Career Advancement Accounts tuition program for military spouses will reopen to new enrollees Oct. 25, with some major restrictions on eligibility and funding, defense officials announced Tuesday.

Afghan Soldier Shot Trainers in Argument

KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan soldier opened fire on U.S. civilian trainers at an army base in northern Afghanistan, killing two Americans before being shot dead, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Colorado group discusses help for combat stress

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado Springs nonprofit is participating in a discussion with a congressional committee on ways to help soldiers and their families deal with combat stress.

US: No Worries on Russian Nuke Cheating

WASHINGTON — Even large-scale Russian cheating on a new nuclear arms treaty would not hurt U.S. security because U.S. nuclear superiority would more than offset any Russian actions, the Obama administration has concluded.

Clinton Announces New Sanctions on NKorea

SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Wednesday that Washington will impose new sanctions on communist North Korea in a bid to stem the regime’s illicit atomic ambitions.

Al-Awlaki: Obama Will Mire US in Yemen

CAIRO — A U.S.-born, al-Qaida-linked cleric warned the American people that President Obama will mire U.S. forces in Yemen just as Afghanistan, in a message appearing Monday on militant websites.

Clapper to face grilling in DNI hearing

WASHINGTON — Tough questions and blunt answers are likely Tuesday when retired Air Force Gen. James T. Clapper goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee seeking confirmation as the next director of national intelligence.

Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Kagan nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

US Transfers 2 Detainees, 1 Involuntarily

The Department of Defense announced the transfer of two Guantanamo detainees on Monday. Abdul Aziz Naji, a native of Algeria, was repatriated to his home country. Abd-al-Nisr Mohammed Khantumani, a Syrian, was resettled in Cape Verde, an island republic approximately 300 miles off the west coast of Africa.

Suspected Insurgents Detained in Kandahar Province

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected insurgents in Kandahar province last night while pursuing a senior Taliban commander who operates from eastern Kandahar City.

Karzai Reaffirms 2014 Security Goal

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment for Afghan police and soldiers to take charge of security nationwide by 2014 and urged his international backers to spend their money on long-term Afghan priorities.