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What Iraq taught us about reconstruction
Kai Ryssdal Mar 20, 2013
In his final report to Congress this month, U.S. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Stuart Bowen said much of the $60 billion the U.S. spent on rebuilding Iraq was wasted.
Military tuition cuts: A tangible sequester impact
David Gura Mar 11, 2013
The U.S. Army is freezing all new applications for its tuition assistance program because of the sequester. As David Gura reports, the elimination of the much relied-upon program is among the first tangible repercussions of the automatic budget cuts.
Sequestration: How China sees the prospect of U.S. military cuts
Rob Schmitz Feb 27, 2013
China is a rising military power in the Pacific and the U.S. is partly a counterbalance, but U.S. military sequester spending cuts may turn out to be a mixed blessing for China.
Defense Secretary Panetta lifts ban on women in combat
Kai Ryssdal Jan 23, 2013
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced today that he was lifting a military ban on women in combat, opening up thousands of positions on the front lines.
Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Samara Freemark Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
Social network aims to help veterans get the jump on jobs
Curt Nickisch Nov 12, 2012
On this Veterans Day holiday, two retired officers are launching a new social network -- only for the military.
On the fence: A small business owner from Virginia
Kai Ryssdal Nov 5, 2012
With less than a day to go until the nation selects a new president, small business owner Brett Fry's vote will go to the party that will be good stewards of the armed forces.
New body units offer info on effects of blasts on soldiers
John Moe Aug 1, 2012
The U.S. military is experimenting with new ways to gather data to help personnel in short-term and long-term.
Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.
Piggy for the 367
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
This week's Marketplace Money Piggy Award goes to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.
