Peter Mansoor

A boy holds up his Kalashnikov rifle on the streets of Ramadi, Monday. He's part of a tribal militia being raised to take part in the fighting between the Iraqi government and al-Qaeda linked militants. His militia appears to be on the government side at

A former US military leader has advice for Iraq on fighting al-Qaeda in Fallujah

Violence is spreading in Iraq's western Anbar province engulfing two key cities — Fallujah and Ramadi. Many Americans remember Fallujah and Anbar province as places where US soldiers fought and died. Retired US Army Colonel Peter Mansoor knows the area well and says the US government should re-engage.

A former US military leader has advice for Iraq on fighting al-Qaeda in Fallujah

Pentagon Presents $1B Per Month Plan for U.S. Action in Syria

Pentagon Presents $1B Per Month Plan for U.S. Action in Syria

Petraeus Scandal Grows as New Details Emerge

Petraeus Scandal Grows as New Details Emerge

Does President Obama Listen to His Generals?

Does President Obama Listen to His Generals?

Top Brass: President Nominates Dempsey as Joint Chiefs of Staff

Top Brass: President Nominates Dempsey as Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Obama nominates new Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey

Over Memorial Day, President Obama announced new nominations to top military positions.

President Obama nominates new Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey
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US military calls British calls British exit from Basra in 2007 'huge mistake'

A new BBC documentary titled, 'Secret Iraq,' explores the British troops' 2007 exit from Basra, as they handed the mission to American forces. We preview the documentary and hear from Col. Peter Mansoor.

US military calls British calls British exit from Basra in 2007 'huge mistake'
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US officials cast wary eye to London as Brits ponder military cuts

The British government plans deep cuts in defense spending to try and bring their budget under control. Britain's main ally -? the U.S. -- is worried that the cuts will affect Britain's ability to fight alongside American troops.

US officials cast wary eye to London as Brits ponder military cuts