China plans to cut its army by 700,000 troops over two to three years as part of its drive to modernise the world's biggest military into a leaner high-tech force, two sources with People's Liberation Army (PLA) ties said.

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What might cause a soldier's wife to cheat?

There are many reasons why spouses might cheat in their marriages.

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I agree with Mr. Will. We can't change a country. Only, the citizens of that country can change their country. We can give them breathing room, but they have to take advantage of the space to make change.

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Members of Congress couldn't control their outrage last year when automobile executives flew to Washington in private jets. Their point was that it was unseemly for executives to travel in such high style while their institutions were strapped for cash.

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The front-seater later claims he flew beyond Mach 2.0 ... with an open canopy! The back-seat pilot ejects from the aircraft while the front-seater keeps flying.

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The strongest impression I get from reading our major news media is their lack of curiosity. If they were to see an elephant walking down Constitution Avenue, they would remark briefly about it before returning to more important things.

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A hero of mine cannot march today, as she lost her life while flying for the Army years ago. Since then, many have fought hard for recognition for her supreme sacrifice. It's been overdue.

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Obama salutes veterans this Memorial Day weekend

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For the U.S. Military, it's an uncertain time. With the rise of drones, the military's top leaders are wondering just how long manned aviation will reign supreme. And as word about revolutionary change filters down the ranks, it's causing turbulence.

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Another Cool Aircraft from Government Surplus Stores (Airforce/NASA)

OK this is a shout out to my Blue-suited Air Force brethren, and it's just plain fun! I watched this plane go off last year but the airline that purchased it must have reneged on the deal.

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The US Air Force has been developing an aircraft that employs an air-breathing scramjet engine, and hopes to run test flights in the fall of 2009.

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She killed herself two years ago, this is the first I've heard of it. "They refused to say what interrogation she objected to, and maintain that all documents relating to methods used at Tal-Afar have been destroyed." But assuming something along the lines of....

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The F-22 is very expensive, but delivers air superiority in return. The Secretary of Defense has announced that the Air Force will stop buying them. Price quotes range from $140 million per copy to $360 million or more, depending on how much R&D gets stuffed into the equation.

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A depressed Turkish man accused of stealing a plane in Canada and leading fighter jets on a chase across three American states was charged with transportation of stolen property and illegal entry on Tuesday.

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An F-22 Raptor, one of the Air Force's top-of-the line fighter jets, crashed Wednesday in the high desert of Southern California and there was no immediate word on whether the pilot ejected.

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WASHINGTON - The next Air Force spy craft is likely to be a giant, unmanned dirigible that can remain aloft at high altitudes, keeping an unblinking watch on vehicles, planes and even people.

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In the spirit of Obama, let us think beyond ourselves. For our community, country and climate: Now is the time to drive less. Be a Patriot - put away the car keys! Please answer these questions below, thanks!

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How is PTSD affecting the troops and their families?

According to Al Gore, America's military remains the strongest in the world. However, nearly 4,000 American soldiers have died and 30,000 have been injured in the Iraq war since the conflict began in March 2003 according to the Washington Post.

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JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

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'New Energy Summit' on PickensPlan! JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

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'New Energy Summit' on PickensPlan! JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

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Event Description: NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT: BUILDING THE NEW ECONOMY WEBCAST INFORMATION Time: February 23, 2009 from 10:15am to 2pm Location: Washington, DC

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Do the troops really want to come home?

President Obama stated that he wants to bring the soldiers back home from Iraq/Afghanistan as soon as possible.

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Why the military is one of the leading wastes of money in the world.

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