FORT JACKSON, S.C. — The Army of the future will be smaller than today’s, but it will still need to take in tens of thousands of volunteers every year, the service’s top enlisted leader said Thursday. FORT JACKSON, S.C. — The Army of the future will be smaller than today’s, but it will still need to take in tens of thousands of volunteers every year, the service’s top enlisted leader said Thursday. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:42:25 -0500 The Associated Press News

The powerful chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has an ambitious goal of trying to get Congress to pass legislation by summer to exempt the Defense Department from across-the-board budget cuts that could hit the federal government next year. The powerful chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has an ambitious goal of trying to get Congress to pass legislation by summer to exempt the Defense Department from across-the-board budget cuts that could hit the federal government next year. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:32:31 -0500 Staff writer News

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:03 -0500 The Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:03 -0500 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:16:40 -0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:39 -0500 The Associated Press

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — When the Marine unit that suffered the greatest casualties in the 10-year Afghan war returned home last spring, they didn’t rush back to their everyday lives. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — When the Marine unit that suffered the greatest casualties in the 10-year Afghan war returned home last spring, they didn’t rush back to their everyday lives. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:18:12 -0500 The Associated Press News

WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:16:40 -0500

Army suicide rates declined for the first time in four years in 2011, the result of a complex effort to identify soldiers engaged in risky or self-destructive behavior, according to the outgoing vice chief of staff, Gen. Peter Chiarelli. Army suicide rates declined for the first time in four years in 2011, the result of a complex effort to identify soldiers engaged in risky or self-destructive behavior, according to the outgoing vice chief of staff, Gen. Peter Chiarelli. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:01:07 -0500 USA Today News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:39 -0500 The Associated Press

Here are the names of the Army Reserve majors recommended for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the Army Promotion List board that met in September. Here are the names of the Army Reserve majors recommended for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the Army Promotion List board that met in September. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:07:04 -0500 Guard and Reserve

A selection board that met in October 2011 recommended the following captains of the Chaplains Corps for active-duty promotion to major. A selection board that met in October 2011 recommended the following captains of the Chaplains Corps for active-duty promotion to major. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:22:45 -0500 Careers and Education

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Authorities say a 23-year-old Oklahoma National Guard reservist who was found shot to death in her home last week was six months pregnant. MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Authorities say a 23-year-old Oklahoma National Guard reservist who was found shot to death in her home last week was six months pregnant. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:51:09 -0500 Guard and Reserve

As troops return from Iraq after a decade of combat, there are inevitable reflections on those who lost their lives. As troops return from Iraq after a decade of combat, there are inevitable reflections on those who lost their lives. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:42:31 -0500 USA Today

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide attacker set off a vehicle laden with explosives Thursday outside a gate at a sprawling base for U.S. and NATO operations, killing seven civilians in a second suicide bombing in as many days in southern Afghanistan, officials said. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide attacker set off a vehicle laden with explosives Thursday outside a gate at a sprawling base for U.S. and NATO operations, killing seven civilians in a second suicide bombing in as many days in southern Afghanistan, officials said. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:13:02 -0500 The Associated Press News

JERUSALEM — The military's top officer headed to Israel on Thursday at a time of mounting international anxiety over Iran's nuclear intentions and the possibility that the Jewish state might take military action to keep Tehran from building bombs. JERUSALEM — The military's top officer headed to Israel on Thursday at a time of mounting international anxiety over Iran's nuclear intentions and the possibility that the Jewish state might take military action to keep Tehran from building bombs. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:59:21 -0500 The Associated Press News

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A hit-and-run suspect apparently trying to elude Aurora police made it past the security gates and onto Buckley Air Force Base before crashing his vehicle in an isolated area of the post. BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A hit-and-run suspect apparently trying to elude Aurora police made it past the security gates and onto Buckley Air Force Base before crashing his vehicle in an isolated area of the post. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:45:24 -0500 News

The F-35 Lightning II’s transonic acceleration may not meet the requirements originally set forth for the program, a top Lockheed Martin official said. The F-35 Lightning II’s transonic acceleration may not meet the requirements originally set forth for the program, a top Lockheed Martin official said. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:07:16 -0500 Staff writer

A Chinese-based cyber attack is targeting the Defense Department’s Common Access Cards with technology that could steal information from military networks while troops and civilians work at their desks, researchers say. A Chinese-based cyber attack is targeting the Defense Department’s Common Access Cards with technology that could steal information from military networks while troops and civilians work at their desks, researchers say. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:45:08 -0500 Staff writer News

Army investigators are probing the video of a sheep being beaten with a baseball bat while a group of what appear to be soldiers cheer and laugh, according to a military spokesman. Army investigators are probing the video of a sheep being beaten with a baseball bat while a group of what appear to be soldiers cheer and laugh, according to a military spokesman. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:52:54 -0500 Staff writer