Defense
Navy suspends guidelines for same-sex marriages on bases
Initial plans would have allowed gay service members to exchange vows in base chapels with Navy chaplains performing the ceremony.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA quietly awards Dell $476 million contract
Agency's IG sharply criticized an earlier, similar contract.
Defense
General: Militants more likely to surrender after bin Laden's death
U.S. effort is aimed at reducing al Qaeda's ranks in Afghanistan.
Defense
On visit to border, Obama pushes to revive immigration reform
The White House turns its attention to the Hispanic community, a key voting bloc.
Defense
GOP leaders aim to enforce Obama's nuclear modernization promises
Bills would prohibit unilateral U.S. warhead reductions and preserve the nation's missile defense options.
Defense
Bin Laden's last tape threatens new attacks if U.S. continues to support Israel
Final tape was recorded a week before U.S. killed al Qaeda leader.
Defense
Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger
Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.
Defense
Obama thanks troops involved in bin Laden raid
The president met with members of SEAL Team 6, before addressing 2,500 soldiers in a Fort Campbell aircraft hangar.
Defense
Trains a target for al Qaeda, DHS says
There's no information pointing to an imminent threat against U.S. railroads, however.
Defense
The cost of battling bin Laden: $3 trillion
Over 15 years, the terrorist leader cost America more than any villain, ever -- which is exactly the way he wanted it.
Defense
In raid on bin Laden, little-known geospatial agency played vital role
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency provided key data and intelligence for capturing the terrorist leader.
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GOP senator has questions on bin Laden raid
Senator wants answers on differences between detailed accounts of action.
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Bin Laden found in room with guns, U.S. officials say
The weapons were an AK-47 and a pistol, according to a government official.
Defense
House panel wants extra F-35 engine back
Armed Services Committee is looking to resurrect second engine option in defense bill.
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Biden: 'Amazing' that bin Laden mission plans weren't leaked
Multiple members of Congress were briefed on the planning for the mission for months.
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Goal was to kill, not capture bin Laden
Navy SEALS's decision to fatally shoot the terrorist mastermind -- even though he didn’t have a weapon -- wasn’t an accident.
Defense
House panel set to approve 1.6 percent pay boost for military
An Armed Services subcommittee will mark up the fiscal 2012 Defense authorization bill on Wednesday.
Defense
FBI on war footing after bin Laden's death
Working with British to comb through a treasure trove of evidence left at the terrorist's compound.
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With bin Laden dead, should the war in Afghanistan die with him?
Successful operation in Pakistan may mean a change in Obama policy on combating al Qaeda.
Defense