Retired Lt. Gen. Ruslan Aushev, 54, served for five years in Afghanistan during the Soviet Union's nearly decadelong battle with mujahedeen there. He was wounded and named a Hero of the Soviet Union. ...more

December 7, 2008

It's an iconic image of World War II: Berlin has fallen and Soviet soldiers are hoisting the red flag over the Reichstag. ...more

June 20, 2008

The military is reviewing soldiers' complaints that their standard ammunition isn't powerful enough for the type of fighting required in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army's highest-ranking officer said Thursday. ...more

May 30, 2008

Having watched all the Indiana Jones movies in recent weeks, and then seeing the new one, it's difficult to escape the conclusion there truly is just one great Indiana Jones movie: "Raiders of the Lost Ark." ...more

May 22, 2008

Having watched all the Indiana Jones movies in recent weeks, and then seeing the new one, it's difficult to escape the conclusion there truly is just one great Indiana Jones movie: "Raiders of the Lost Ark." ...more

May 20, 2008