The U.S. is modifying its current plan to build a missile defense system in eastern Europe.

The remains of a Union Civil War soldier found nearly a year ago on the Antietam National Battlefield in Pennsylvania are being buried today.

General James Cartwright discusses new missile defense policy with reporters at the Pentagon.

Sergeant 1st Class Jared Monti is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan.

Commander in Chief Barack Obama told reporters at the White House Wednesday a decision on sending more troops to Afghanistan won’t be made anytime soon.

The detention facility at Camp Bucca Iraq is now closed.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says our efforts to treat the wounded are still lacking fundamental organization and effectiveness.

The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughhead, said his fleet is the smallest it’s been since 1916 and that’s keeping Sailors extremely busy.

The Commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq said Tuesday the security situation in Iraq remains stable.

The U.S. Coast Guard is taking on a bigger role in creating laws to police actvities on the world’s oceans.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers a properly resourced counter-insurgency effort in Afghanistan probably means more forces, time and commitment.

More than 50 Medal of Honor recipients gathered in Chicago for their annual convention.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced Wednesday the Defense Department will allow the Air Force to pick a contractor for the KC-X refueling tanker.

Two U.S. servicemembers were killed Monday after an IED blast in Afghanistan.

The National Guard is using X-ray technology to protect America’s southern border.

Scouts with the 501st Infantry Regiment, along with Afghan Security Forces, are working to secure Patika Province in southeastern Afghanistan.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the best way to succeed in Afghanistan is through a properly resourced counter insurgency effort.

The Air Force sees a succesful end to one of its most reliable satellite launch platforms. Plus, the CJCS talks about Afghanistan on the Sunday talk shows.

ADM Michael Mullen talks about his recent visits downrange and the focus on reducing and eliminating civilian casualties in Afghanistan.