As many as 1,000 more soldiers than planned will remain in Afghanistan through beginning of 2015, defense secretary says
If confirmed, Carter would replace Chuck Hagel as head of the Pentagon
Victims' advocates say separation of prosecution process from chain of command key in getting more people to speak out
Carter would replace Chuck Hagel, who resigned as Pentagon chief last week under pressure from Obama
The Pentagon chief’s resignation comes amid swirling criticism on national security issues
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is expected to announce investment of billions of dollars to fix problems
The NY Times says more than 600 service members told military medical staff they were exposed to chemical agents in Iraq
But the White House reaffirms that Obama will not deploy ground troops in the fight against ISIL
Obama seeks broad regional and international coalition to undo Islamic State’s gains, rules out ground troops
Three retired US military officers say removing transgender ban is ‘feasible’ and ‘not burdensome or complicated’
