Two soldiers based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord died when enemy forces attacked their unit in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Monday. Two soldiers based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord died when enemy forces attacked their unit in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Monday. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:05 -0400 News

SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal Monday in Yemen’s capital, killing 96 soldiers in one of the deadliest attacks in the city in years, officials said. Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the attack. SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal Monday in Yemen’s capital, killing 96 soldiers in one of the deadliest attacks in the city in years, officials said. Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the attack. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:47:40 -0400 The Associated Press

More than 130 service members from the Army and its sister services have been selected for enrollment in the Army Warrant Officer Candidate Course by a board that met at Recruiting Command headquarters in mid-May. More than 130 service members from the Army and its sister services have been selected for enrollment in the Army Warrant Officer Candidate Course by a board that met at Recruiting Command headquarters in mid-May. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:29:17 -0400 Careers and Education

The Thrift Savings Plan’s new Roth option has drawn a tepid response in its first two weeks of existence, with only four participants making payments so far. The Thrift Savings Plan’s new Roth option has drawn a tepid response in its first two weeks of existence, with only four participants making payments so far. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:44 -0400 Staff writer Money

CHICAGO — President Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an “irreversible transition” in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. CHICAGO — President Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an “irreversible transition” in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:50:19 -0400 The Associated Press

SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal Monday in Yemen’s capital, killing 96 soldiers in one of the deadliest attacks in the city in years, officials said. Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the attack. SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal Monday in Yemen’s capital, killing 96 soldiers in one of the deadliest attacks in the city in years, officials said. Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch claimed responsibility for the attack. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:47:40 -0400 The Associated Press

The Thrift Savings Plan’s new Roth option has drawn a tepid response in its first two weeks of existence, with only four participants making payments so far. The Thrift Savings Plan’s new Roth option has drawn a tepid response in its first two weeks of existence, with only four participants making payments so far. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:44 -0400 Staff writer Money

CHICAGO — President Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an “irreversible transition” in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. CHICAGO — President Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an “irreversible transition” in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:50:19 -0400 The Associated Press

WACO, Texas — A soldier accused of planning to bomb Fort Hood troops wore a mask in court for the first time Monday as jury selection began in his federal trial. WACO, Texas — A soldier accused of planning to bomb Fort Hood troops wore a mask in court for the first time Monday as jury selection began in his federal trial. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:44:02 -0400 The Associated Press News

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police say a Fort Riley soldier’s death at his Manhattan home apparently was caused by an accidental drug overdose. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police say a Fort Riley soldier’s death at his Manhattan home apparently was caused by an accidental drug overdose. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:43:47 -0400 News

Below are the names of about 700 officers who were selected for promotion in June. Below are the names of about 700 officers who were selected for promotion in June. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:10:00 -0400 News

RICHMOND, Va. — Actor Gary Sinise, known for playing Vietnam War amputee Lt. Dan in the film “Forrest Gump,” is keeping his promise to raise money for a southwest Virginia Marine who lost his limbs while on a mine sweep in Afghanistan. RICHMOND, Va. — Actor Gary Sinise, known for playing Vietnam War amputee Lt. Dan in the film “Forrest Gump,” is keeping his promise to raise money for a southwest Virginia Marine who lost his limbs while on a mine sweep in Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:44:46 -0400 The Associated Press

CHICAGO — The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role. CHICAGO — The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:59:23 -0400 News

One absentee ballot request from military and overseas voters would be good for an entire election cycle, under legislation introduced Friday in the House of Representatives. One absentee ballot request from military and overseas voters would be good for an entire election cycle, under legislation introduced Friday in the House of Representatives. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:19:35 -0400 Staff writer News

CHICAGO — The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role. CHICAGO — The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:59:23 -0400 News

One absentee ballot request from military and overseas voters would be good for an entire election cycle, under legislation introduced Friday in the House of Representatives. One absentee ballot request from military and overseas voters would be good for an entire election cycle, under legislation introduced Friday in the House of Representatives. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:19:35 -0400 Staff writer News

CHICAGO — Veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rallied near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago. CHICAGO — Veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rallied near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:22:34 -0400

The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on troops in combat. And perhaps more significant than that, in the coming years this revolutionary ammo could drive production of the Corps’ next service rifle. The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on troops in combat. And perhaps more significant than that, in the coming years this revolutionary ammo could drive production of the Corps’ next service rifle. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:03 -0400 Staff writer

A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors recovering in the Washington, D.C., region. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:40:50 -0400 Staff writer News

The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln has a new home. The National Museum of Health and Medicine opens Monday in Silver Spring, Md., two years after shutting its doors on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and 150 years to the day after it was established as the Army Medical Museum by Army Surgeon General William Hammond. Sun, 20 May 2012 15:39:20 -0400 Staff writer News