Defense

Step by step: How the U.S. killed bin Laden

A broken helicopter, an affluent compound, a president's approval -- this is the story of how bin Laden was killed.

Defense

Threats of retaliatory attacks loom

In the wake of Osama bin Laden's killing, State Department issues worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens.

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Bin Laden operation wins bipartisan praise

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill praise Obama, U.S. forces on successful attack on al Qaeda leader.

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Obama: 'Justice has been done'

The official transcript of the president's statement on Osama bin Laden's death.

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President thanks intelligence employees, military for Bin Laden operation

Professionals have "worked tirelessly" to track down al Qaeda leader, Obama says as President Bush also offers thanks.

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U.S. forces kill Osama bin Laden

American military operation takes out "mass murderer" inside Pakistan, President Obama tells nation in stunning late-evening announcement.

Defense

Obama's next big choice: Who should run the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Current top military officer Adm. Mike Mullen is slated to retire this fall.

Defense

David Petraeus will face challenges at helm of CIA

National Security shakeup will allow new joint military-intelligence operations.

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National security reshuffle has implications for Afghan war

New Pentagon chief Panetta will now be a key player in decade-old conflict.

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U.S., U.K. defense chiefs united on Libya for now

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has continued to assert there will be no American boots on the ground in Libya.

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Military launches health care option for adult children

Interim final rule establishes premiums and regulations for dependents up to age 26.

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Pentagon finally kills second engine for advanced warplane

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has been formally terminated, agency says.

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Coast Guard report: Transocean safety flaws contributed to explosion

Study does not fault BP as much as previous reports.

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Air Force to survey some civilian employees on buyouts

Service’s Materiel Command plans to gauge civilian workforce interest in voluntary retirement or job separation.

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In face of budget cuts, Gates still wants $35B Air Force tankers

Pentagon has begun a review of all spending, officials say.

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Pentagon more likely to tweak than cut weapons programs

Official says 'We’re not out there to kill programs.'

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WikiLeaks suspect to be moved to Fort Leavenworth

Human rights groups have complained of "inappropriate" treatment of Bradley Manning at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.

Defense

One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't

The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.

Defense

Defense contract audits manager accused of unprofessional behavior

Supervisor in audit agency’s Texas field office is the latest in a string of alleged misconduct cases.

Defense

Pentagon investigation casts doubt on Rolling Stone's McChrystal article

Embarrassing comments by then-top commander in Afghanistan could not be verified by Defense officials.