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.

Defense

GOP senator has questions on bin Laden raid

Senator wants answers on differences between detailed accounts of action.

Defense

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.

Defense

Biden: 'Amazing' that bin Laden mission plans weren't leaked

Multiple members of Congress were briefed on the planning for the mission for months.

Defense

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.

Defense

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

Pentagon breaks up Joint Forces Command

Defense secretary’s move to transfer half the jobs in Virginia facility beginning this summer is part of plan to save $400 billion.