Extremist Syrian faction touts training camp for boys

In the ‘Zarqawi’s Cubs’ military camp, al-Qaeda affiliate seeks to pass ideology and skills to young boys.

Fine Print: A war on reform of military retirement benefits

Fine Print: A war on reform of military retirement benefits

The federal government is having a hard time finding a way to reduce military retiree benefits.

Ohio air base’s fate reflects battle to shape military

Ohio air base’s fate reflects battle to shape military

Dispute over cargo planes comes amid larger clash between active duty, Guard over military’s future.

Two Guantanamo detainees sent home to Saudi Arabia

The men, held since 2002, were not charged with a crime.

‘60 Minutes’ report on NSA criticized

A team led by CBS correspondent John Miller received on-camera interviews with NSA officials.

With security deal in limbo, ordinary Afghans’ fears grow

With security deal in limbo, ordinary Afghans’ fears grow

The prospect that international support could be yanked at the end of 2014 is eroding their hopes.

U.S. to maintain unified NSA, Cyber Command leadership

U.S. to maintain unified NSA, Cyber Command leadership

Critics say agencies needed separate heads to avoid undue concentration of power in single individual.

Levinson family: Government must ‘step up and take care of one of its own’

Levinson family: Government must ‘step up and take care of one of its own’

The family of the former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran released a statement.

Photo Gallery

An Afghan National Army soldier poses with a poppy near the village of Karizonah, Khost province.

The best of military photography

A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.

U.S. may be open to Islamists joining Syrian rebel coalition

U.S. may be open to Islamists joining Syrian rebel coalition

The Obama administration is willing to support a Syrian rebel coalition that would include Islamist groups.

Obama administration targets Iran sanctions busters

Obama administration targets Iran sanctions busters

The crackdown comes amid a White House bid to keep lawmakers from placing new curbs on Iran.

Ex-FBI agent who disappeared in Iran worked for CIA

Ex-FBI agent who disappeared in Iran worked for CIA

Officials say disappearance of Bob Levinson in 2007 prompted major internal investigation at Langley

Key defendant in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to plead guilty

NCIS agent agrees to cooperate in investigation into bribery in Navy, giving prosecutors a major break.

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Evolving U.S. counterterrorism policies and practice of targeted killing.

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Keeping track of U.S. service members who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Combat Generation

How a decade at war is changing the U.S. military.

The Other Superpower

Exploring China’s interactions with and effect on the world.

Obama Abroad

Post reporters travel with the president on his overseas tours.

Paths to Jihad

Muslims come of age in a turbulent decade.