Nov 26th, 2008 · It appears likely president-elect Barack Obama will tap Gen. James Jones as his national security adviser. Jones previously served as supreme allied commander of NATO. Former NATO Secretary-General Lord George Robertson offers his insight on Jones.
Nov 16th, 2008 · The Army now has the first woman four-star general in the history of the American armed forces. Gen. Ann Dunwoody grew up in an Army family — her father served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Now, his daughter will lead the Army Materiel Command.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Gen. Jack Keane, former Army vice chief of staff, oversaw military operations in Iraq during the U.S. invasion. He talks about president-elect Barack Obama's plan to end the war. Keane says the focus now should be on achieving the goal of the mission, not getting out.
Nov 10th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama will have to grapple with conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He will have to decide whether to negotiate with members of the Taliban as a way of stemming the violence in Afghanistan. The idea is supported by the new chief of the U.S. Central Command, Gen. David Petraeus, who used a similar tactic as part of a broader strategy in Iraq.
Oct 31st, 2008 · In eastern Congo, a cease-fire declared two days ago by rebel Gen. Luarent Nkunda seems to be holding, but his fighters control access to the city of Goma. Humanitarian organizations have resumed operations in Goma and the surrounding countryside where many city dwellers fled during the fighting.
Oct 31st, 2008 · On Oct. 31, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson ordered a halt in bombing missions over Vietnam, implementing Gen. Creighton Abrams' "clear and hold" strategy. Today that counterinsurgency strategy is showing some promise in Iraq.
Oct 21st, 2008 · In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, listeners and guests weigh in on Obama's record-breaking fund raising and Gen. Colin Powell's endorsement of the Democratic presidential nominee. Also: McCain's relationship with "Joe the Plumber."
Oct 4th, 2008 · Pittsburgh kicks off its semiquincentennial this weekend. The city was founded 250 years ago by Gen. John Forbes and his sidekick, a young colonel named George Washington.