Defense chief warns most Americans detached from wars, see service as something others do

Gates says too few in US bear the burdens of war

House backs off plan to let Congress nominate Coast Guard Academy cadets to promote diversity

Congress stays out of Coast Guard Academy picks

Naval Academy dean says the school had highest number of congressional nominations on record

Naval Academy had highest nominations on record

PROMISES, PROMISES: For blacks, Coast Guard Academy numbers lag despite decades of effort

PROMISES, PROMISES: Few black Coast Guard cadets

Applications up 17 percent at Air Force Academy after recruiters seek minorities, others

Applications up 17 percent at Air Force Academy