In August, zero troops were killed in Iraq for the first time since 2003. In contrast, Afghanistan had the highest troop fatalities in the entire war. Read more.
Specialist Danny Birmingham learned first-hand what the war in Iraq is all about. Now he's refusing to take part in the Pentagon's wars ever again. Read more.
Staff Sergeant Jared Hagemann, an Army Ranger in 2/75th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Lewis, Wash., was found dead from suicide just weeks before he was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan—for a 9th combat tour. Read more.
Taking the reins is Leon Panetta, fresh from his position as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. We did not have to wait long to see what this new boss would bring; he revealed much on his first trip to Iraq as secretary of defense. Read more.
