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Coalition Deaths in Afghanistan Renew Debate Over Rules of Engagement

For two perspectives on the latest deadly month for Coalition forces in Afghanistan, Jim Lehrer talks to Maj. Benjamin Tupper, who was an embedded trainer with the Afghan National Army, and Maj. Gen. Charles Dunlap, who was the Air Force's…

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Jul 12

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Rules Change for Vets’ PTSD Benefits

New government rules will make it easier for military veterans to claim disability benefits for those diagnosed with PTSD. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Mar 10

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Military’s First Flying Women Honored for WWII Service

Former Women Air Force Service Pilots, or WASPs, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. Kwame Holman reports from Wednesday's ceremony.

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Jul 21

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Senate Vote Against F-22 Funds a Win for Obama

In a key political victory for President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Senate on Tuesday voted 58-40 to block $1.75 billion in financing for new F-22 fighter jets. Kwame Holman reports.

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Dec 12

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Soldiers Honored With Silver Stars Following Extraordinary Battle in Afghanistan

Ten elite Army soldiers who subdued a large insurgent stronghold in the mountains of Afghanistan after a nearly seven-hour battle were honored Friday with Silver Stars. Ray Suarez reports on the extraordinary battle.

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Jun 18

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GAO Backs Boeing’s Claims in Tanker Contract Dispute

Congressional investigators sided with Boeing Wednesday in a dispute over the awarding of a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract to competitor Northrup Grumman. A reporter discusses the decision.

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May 06

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Boeing, Northrop Grumman Clash Over Tanker Contract

Aircraft companies Boeing and Northrop Grumman are locked in a battle for an air tanker contract from the U.S. Air Force. The fight has stretched from courtrooms to Capitol Hill, as legislators representing the companies' respective districts join the fray.

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May 06

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Extended Interview: Ronald Sugar, chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman

Ronald Sugar, chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman, discusses securing the Air Force's contract to build a new fleet of refueling aircraft and his reaction to Boeing's appeal of the decision in this extended interview.

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May 06

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Extended Interview: Mark McGraw, vice president of Boeing’s tanker program

Mark McGraw, vice president of Boeing's tanker program, expresses his dismay at the Air Force granting the air tanker contract to Nothrop Grumman and the steps Boeing is taking in response.

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May 06

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Extended Interview: Air Force Gen. Gregory Martin

Gen. Gregory Martin, former commander of the Air Force Material Command and a Northrop Grumman consultant, talks about the competition process and eventual awarding of the Air Force's contract to Northrop Grumman for new refueling aircraft.

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