http://www.govexec.com/defense/Critical information about management of national security organizationsen-usMon, 21 May 2012 12:35:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/iraq-purchase-us-drones/55836/Iraq will now have continuous watch over its oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.Matt VasilogambrosMon, 21 May 2012 12:35:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/iraq-purchase-us-drones/55836/DefenseAir Forcehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senators-join-forces-contain-tricare-hikes/55820/Bipartisan bill would cap increases to certain health insurance fees in the program.Kellie LunneyFri, 18 May 2012 16:33:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senators-join-forces-contain-tricare-hikes/55820/DefenseThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/another-34-companies-pledge-hire-more-military-spouses/55801/Push to provide career-track employment doesn’t apply to same-sex partners.Andrew LapinThu, 17 May 2012 17:20:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/another-34-companies-pledge-hire-more-military-spouses/55801/DefenseGerald Kowalski hugs his wife Lisa as he returns home. Thao Nguyen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senate-appropriators-advance-military-construction-va-spending-package/55754/Subcommittee funds prior base closing rounds at requested levels. Amanda PalleschiTue, 15 May 2012 17:35:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senate-appropriators-advance-military-construction-va-spending-package/55754/DefenseShutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/active-duty-military-now-can-see-america-beautiful-free/55731/The government waives park fees for service members and their families.Kellie LunneyTue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/active-duty-military-now-can-see-america-beautiful-free/55731/DefenseVernal Falls in Yosemite National Park.Gosia Wozniacka/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/state-department-denies-negative-report-iraq-police-training/55726/The New York Times reports $500 million program may be canceled. Charles S. ClarkMon, 14 May 2012 16:10:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/state-department-denies-negative-report-iraq-police-training/55726/DefenseIraqi police march during a graduation ceremony.Hadi Mizban/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/air-force-chief-talks-shrinking-budgets-post-iraq-exhaustion/55544/Key priority is funding operations and maintenance, Gen. Norton Schwartz says.Charles S. ClarkWed, 02 May 2012 15:47:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/air-force-chief-talks-shrinking-budgets-post-iraq-exhaustion/55544/DefenseCliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/order-aims-protect-troops-predatory-school-recruiters/55453/Effort limits access to vets and requires schools to disclose their qualifications. Rebecca CarrollFri, 27 Apr 2012 17:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/order-aims-protect-troops-predatory-school-recruiters/55453/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/ex-tsa-chief-suggests-letting-security-screeners-take-more-initiative/55449/Promoting new book, Hawley wants much-maligned agency to win back public.Charles S. ClarkFri, 27 Apr 2012 16:15:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/ex-tsa-chief-suggests-letting-security-screeners-take-more-initiative/55449/DefensePhelan M. Ebenhack/AP file photo http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/cnn-blackhawk-helicopter-crashed-afghanistan-4-presumed-dead/41844/An official said U.S. believes the helicopter went down during bad weather.Sara SorcherThu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/cnn-blackhawk-helicopter-crashed-afghanistan-4-presumed-dead/41844/DefenseDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/va-will-hire-more-mental-health-care-workers/41841/Agency adding 1,900 in light of growing veteran demand for psychological, social services.Kellie LunneyThu, 19 Apr 2012 14:52:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/va-will-hire-more-mental-health-care-workers/41841/Defense“As the tide of war recedes, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to anticipate the needs of returning veterans,” VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said. Jacquelyn Martin/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/marines-open-infantry-training-women/41840/In historic move, the service will prepare female officers to serve and lead troops in combat.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:51:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/marines-open-infantry-training-women/41840/DefenseJulie Jacobson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/fbi-needs-long-term-plan-counterterrorism-vacancies-watchdog-says/41807/Targeted recruitment and other incentives have helped, GAO finds.Amanda PalleschiTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:10:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/fbi-needs-long-term-plan-counterterrorism-vacancies-watchdog-says/41807/DefenseRoss D. Franklin/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/reported-military-sexual-assaults-rose-2011/41796/New steps Defense has taken include expanded legal assistance and expedited victim transfers.Andrew LapinMon, 16 Apr 2012 16:28:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/reported-military-sexual-assaults-rose-2011/41796/DefenseU.S. Navyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/fire-closes-usda-headquarters/41785/About 6,300 employees placed on administrative leave. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:56:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/fire-closes-usda-headquarters/41785/DefenseAgriculture Department photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/chief-naval-operations-decries-sexual-assault-epidemic/41758/Adm. Jonathan Greenert also discusses key personnel and Navy’s 2020 strategy.Andrew LapinThu, 12 Apr 2012 16:25:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/chief-naval-operations-decries-sexual-assault-epidemic/41758/Defense Adm. Jonathan GreenertUnited States Navyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/alaska-base-overhaul-circumvents-brac-lawmakers-say/41702/The Pentagon says it doesn’t need Congress’ blessing to realign military installations.Amanda PalleschiFri, 06 Apr 2012 15:14:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/alaska-base-overhaul-circumvents-brac-lawmakers-say/41702/DefenseSen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, asks how many civilians would be affected by proposed consolidation.Mark Thiessen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/companies-commit-flexible-jobs-military-spouses-veterans/41681/Partners in first lady’s initiative pledge to open about 15,000 positions.Amanda PalleschiWed, 04 Apr 2012 16:04:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/companies-commit-flexible-jobs-military-spouses-veterans/41681/DefenseMichelle Obama is working to expand opportunities for military families. Norm Shafer/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/video-clinton-communications-clearly-huge-problem-syria/41661/U.S. decides to offer technical assistance. Caitlin FairchildTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:51:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/video-clinton-communications-clearly-huge-problem-syria/41661/DefenseAPhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/lawmakers-urge-panetta-lift-civilian-workforce-cap/41587/131 House members sign letter in support of Defense employees.Andrew LapinTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:38:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/lawmakers-urge-panetta-lift-civilian-workforce-cap/41587/DefenseDefense Secretary Leon PanettaScott Olson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/low-morale-dhs-linked-heavy-turnover-weak-training/41549/Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen faults inability to plan long-term budgeting.Charles S. ClarkThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:26:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/low-morale-dhs-linked-heavy-turnover-weak-training/41549/DefenseRetired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen faults inability to plan long-term budgeting.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/missouri-democrat-isnt-buying-need-more-base-closures/41548/Proposal for a second BRAC round already is unpopular on Capitol Hill, though Defense has said it can move forward regardless. Amanda PalleschiThu, 22 Mar 2012 16:34:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/missouri-democrat-isnt-buying-need-more-base-closures/41548/DefenseSen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/fema-partners-americorps-aid-disaster-relief/41457/Arrangement promises to save the government about $60 million annually. Andrew LapinTue, 13 Mar 2012 16:40:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/fema-partners-americorps-aid-disaster-relief/41457/DefenseFEMA official Carolyn Deming inspects tornado damage in Ohio March 6.Al Behrman/AP http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/defense-doesnt-need-congress-blessing-close-bases/41427/Financial pressures could force the Pentagon to move forward on its own under a less community-friendly approach, official warns. Amanda PalleschiFri, 09 Mar 2012 13:54:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/defense-doesnt-need-congress-blessing-close-bases/41427/DefenseRep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., expresses concern another BRAC round could hurt military preparedness. Lawrence Jackson/AP file photo http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/army-suicides-have-risen-dramatically-iraq-invasion-study-shows/41417/Authors say mental health deteriorates during prolonged combat.Andrew LapinThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:47:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/army-suicides-have-risen-dramatically-iraq-invasion-study-shows/41417/DefenseMembers of the Army train in Hawaii.David Goldman/AP