GovExec.com - Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/Critical information about management of national security organizationsen-usFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:00 -0500White House budget to expand clean energy programs through Pentagonhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/white-house-budget-expand-clean-energy-programs-through-pentagon/41159/Putting the increases in the Defense budget makes them a less likely target for Republican lawmakers.Coral DavenportFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/white-house-budget-expand-clean-energy-programs-through-pentagon/41159/Defense opens 14,000 new roles to military womenhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/defense-opens-14000-new-roles-military-women/41154/Certain female specialists now may serve within battalions.Caitlin FairchildThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:43:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/defense-opens-14000-new-roles-military-women/41154/Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warnhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/budget-debate-pits-military-retiree-interests-against-those-active-duty-analysts-warn/41141/Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA president says.Amanda PalleschiWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/budget-debate-pits-military-retiree-interests-against-those-active-duty-analysts-warn/41141/State Department pushes back on reports of plans to slash Iraq staffhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/state-department-pushes-back-reports-plans-slash-iraq-staff/41137/Reduction in diplomatic personnel will be modest, spokeswoman says.Sara SorcherWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/state-department-pushes-back-reports-plans-slash-iraq-staff/41137/Pentagon: Even ‘independent’ Afghan battalions still rely on NATOhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/pentagon-even-independent-afghan-battalions-still-rely-nato/41134/The coalitions Afghanistan exit strategy depends on capable local forces.Sara SorcherWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:46:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/pentagon-even-independent-afghan-battalions-still-rely-nato/41134/State Department to downsize presence in Iraqhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/state-department-downsize-presence-iraq/41131/Postwar ambitions said to be thwarted by Iraqi obstruction.Charles S. ClarkWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:58:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/state-department-downsize-presence-iraq/41131/Insiders: Pentagon's budget cuts are pragmatic for changing timeshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/insiders-pentagons-budget-cuts-are-pragmatic-changing-times/41110/Experts say NATO should end combat role in Afghanistan in 2014 as scheduled.Sara SorcherTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/insiders-pentagons-budget-cuts-are-pragmatic-changing-times/41110/Defense must increase availability and awareness of child care, GAO sayshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/defense-must-increase-availability-and-awareness-child-care-gao-says/41106/Department is addressing space issues and stepping up outreach.Caitlin FairchildMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:57:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/defense-must-increase-availability-and-awareness-child-care-gao-says/41106/Clinton: Bin Laden killing helps Obama deflect Romney critiquehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/clinton-bin-laden-killing-helps-obama-deflect-romney-critique/41098/If the GOP candidate continues to call Obama an 'appeaser,' it could cost him the election, Clinton contends. Ron FournierMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:16:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/clinton-bin-laden-killing-helps-obama-deflect-romney-critique/41098/Buyouts, early outs could be part of Army plan to cut 80,000 soldiers and officershttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/buyouts-early-outs-could-be-part-army-plan-cut-80000-soldiers-and-officers/41093/Service may use authority granted in recent law, National Journal reports.Andrew LapinFri, 03 Feb 2012 17:51:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/buyouts-early-outs-could-be-part-army-plan-cut-80000-soldiers-and-officers/41093/Top generals, admirals can make more in retirement than on active duty, report showshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/top-generals-admirals-can-make-more-retirement-active-duty-report-shows/41089/USA Today identifies pension boon from 2007 law.Amanda PalleschiFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/top-generals-admirals-can-make-more-retirement-active-duty-report-shows/41089/White House announces veterans hiring initiativeshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/white-house-announces-new-veterans-hiring-initiatives/41088/New jobs at Interior could become permanent as 40 percent of the department's current workforce is slated to retire by 2016.Caitlin FairchildFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/white-house-announces-new-veterans-hiring-initiatives/41088/Long haul for U.S. to secure weapons stockpiles in Libyahttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/long-haul-us-secure-weapons-stockpiles-libya/41084/Some missing antiaircraft missiles may have left the country.Sara SorcherFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/long-haul-us-secure-weapons-stockpiles-libya/41084/Military danger pay now calculated by the day, not the monthhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/military-danger-pay-now-calculated-day-not-month/41082/Change is part of the Defense authorization act.Amanda PalleschiThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/military-danger-pay-now-calculated-day-not-month/41082/Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAChttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/joint-chiefs-chairman-pushes-brac/41080/Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.Caitlin FairchildThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/joint-chiefs-chairman-pushes-brac/41080/Romney bashes announcement on Afghan troop withdrawalhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/romney-bashes-announcement-afghan-troop-withdrawal/41073/He says unveiling the date 'makes absolutely no sense.'Sarah B. BoxerThu, 02 Feb 2012 09:20:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/romney-bashes-announcement-afghan-troop-withdrawal/41073/Panetta: U.S. to wind down combat mission in Afghanistan next yearhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/panetta-us-wind-down-combat-mission-afghanistan-next-year/41069/The Obama administration has previously promised to keep troops there until 2014.Yochi J. DreazenWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:36:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/panetta-us-wind-down-combat-mission-afghanistan-next-year/41069/Mitt Romney to get Secret Service protectionhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/mitt-romney-get-secret-service-protection/41062/Extra security comes in response to growing crowds at the GOP presidential contender's rallies.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/mitt-romney-get-secret-service-protection/41062/Quietly, U.S. moves to block lawsuits by military families http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/quietly-us-moves-block-lawsuits-military-families/41051/Federal lawyers are trying to expand the government's legal immunity from exposure to medical malpractice claims.Andrew CohenTue, 31 Jan 2012 14:46:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/quietly-us-moves-block-lawsuits-military-families/41051/Americans may get to see bin Laden death photos after allhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/americans-may-get-see-bin-laden-death-photos-after-all/41048/That's the conclusion of Dan Metcalfe, the former director of the Justice Department's Office of Information and Privacy.John HudsonTue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/americans-may-get-see-bin-laden-death-photos-after-all/41048/Homeland security and economic growth are linked, Napolitano sayshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/homeland-security-and-economic-growth-are-linked-napolitano-says/41037/Annual address notes that department handled record number of natural disasters.Charles S. ClarkMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:04:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/homeland-security-and-economic-growth-are-linked-napolitano-says/41037/Proposal extends medical leave to veterans' familieshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/proposal-extends-medical-leave-veterans-families/41035/FMLA amendments would allow related caregivers up to five years of leave after a service member leaves the military.Amanda PalleschiMon, 30 Jan 2012 17:14:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/proposal-extends-medical-leave-veterans-families/41035/State Department drones still patrolling Iraqi skieshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/state-department-drones-still-patrolling-iraqi-skies/41026/Iraqi officials complain that the drones are an affront to their new nation's sovereignty.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:08:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/state-department-drones-still-patrolling-iraqi-skies/41026/Pentagon can't account for nearly $2 billion in Iraqi fundshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/pentagon-cant-account-nearly-2-billion-iraqi-funds/41025/Audit investigated roughly $3 billion the Iraqi government gave the Defense Department to pay bills for reconstruction-related contracts.Sara SorcherMon, 30 Jan 2012 07:49:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/pentagon-cant-account-nearly-2-billion-iraqi-funds/41025/Study paints picture of aging, homeless veteranshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/study-paints-picture-aging-homeless-veterans/41016/VA's health care system could be deluged with at least some of these sick and homeless vets, CDC study warns.Sophie QuintonFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:17:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/study-paints-picture-aging-homeless-veterans/41016/