http://www.govexec.com/defense/Critical information about management of national security organizationsen-usTue, 21 May 2013 14:20:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/nidal-hasan-has-earned-278000-salary-fort-hood-shooting/63380/Hasan's salary cannot be suspended unless he is proven guilty.Philip Bump, Atlantic WireTue, 21 May 2013 14:20:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/nidal-hasan-has-earned-278000-salary-fort-hood-shooting/63380/DefenseAPhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-cuts-squeezing-many-programs/63314/Commissary closings will affect thousands of civilians and service members.Kedar PavgiMon, 20 May 2013 16:11:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-cuts-squeezing-many-programs/63314/DefenseFleet Week in New York was canceled this year due to the cuts.Defense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/third-military-man-charge-stopping-harassment-arrested-doing-just/63236/Army Lt. Col. Darin Haas turned himself in on charges of violating an order of protection and stalking.Elspeth ReeveFri, 17 May 2013 09:26:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/third-military-man-charge-stopping-harassment-arrested-doing-just/63236/DefenseArmy Lt. Col. Darin Haas shot a video for the Defense Department saying hello to those back home in 2010.Defense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-fight-defense-furlough-plan/63230/Hagel urged to use flexibility to protect civilian workforce.Kedar PavgiThu, 16 May 2013 16:51:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-fight-defense-furlough-plan/63230/DefenseSen. Mark Warner, D-Va., urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in a floor speech Thursday to reconsider civilian furloughs for Department of Defense Education Activity teachers.Cliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/how-afghan-conflict-will-be-decided/63228/More U.S. casualties reaffirm Obama’s rush to rely on the Afghan army. Can they handle it?Michael Hirsh, National JournalThu, 16 May 2013 16:45:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/how-afghan-conflict-will-be-decided/63228/DefenseAn Afghan National Police officer watches over a checkpointAnja Niedringhaus/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/pickering-says-he-will-testify-benghazi-only-public/63223/Oversight Panel Chairman Issa’s demand for private session teed up clash.Charles S. ClarkThu, 16 May 2013 15:52:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/pickering-says-he-will-testify-benghazi-only-public/63223/DefenseFormer Ambassador Thomas Pickering Chris Usher/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bills-address-military-sexual-assault-crisis/63220/Take decisions to prosecute cases entirely out of the chain of command, lawmakers say.Kedar PavgiThu, 16 May 2013 15:46:22 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bills-address-military-sexual-assault-crisis/63220/DefenseFemale soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range in 2012Mark Humphrey/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/benghazi-e-mails-reveal-cia-handling-talking-points/63200/Senior administration officials contend that the e-mails show that the key changes in the talking points were made by the CIA.George E. Condon Jr., National JournalThu, 16 May 2013 09:14:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/benghazi-e-mails-reveal-cia-handling-talking-points/63200/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/next-years-defense-furlough-prospects-uncertain/63193/Officials aim to avoid unpaid leave in 2014, but ‘can’t know the future fully.’Kedar PavgiWed, 15 May 2013 17:23:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/next-years-defense-furlough-prospects-uncertain/63193/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bill-would-allow-retirees-keep-tricare-prime-access/63187/Defense plans to switch 171,000 enrollees to a different plan on Oct. 1 because of downsizing.Kellie LunneyWed, 15 May 2013 16:49:09 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bill-would-allow-retirees-keep-tricare-prime-access/63187/DefenseThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/feinstein-house-intelligence-chairman-respected-contender-fbi/63180/Longtime FBI Director Robert Mueller’s term ends later this year.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 15 May 2013 14:57:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/feinstein-house-intelligence-chairman-respected-contender-fbi/63180/DefenseObama is considering House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., for the job.Chris Usher/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/army-investigates-sex-abuse-program-coordinator-sexual-assault/63168/Senior enlisted soldier at Fort Hood was an equal opportunity advisor.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 14 May 2013 21:40:49 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/army-investigates-sex-abuse-program-coordinator-sexual-assault/63168/DefenseDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-presents-new-defense-furlough-plan-more-tweaks-possible/63166/‘We’ve got to be fair,’ Defense secretary says.Kedar PavgiTue, 14 May 2013 17:57:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-presents-new-defense-furlough-plan-more-tweaks-possible/63166/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/russia-has-arrested-us-diplomat-it-swears-cia-spy/63149/Ryan Christopher Fogle was reportedly arrested with 'special technical equipment,' large sums of money, disguises and a letter intended for a possible Russian recruit.Dashiell Bennett, Atlantic WireTue, 14 May 2013 10:19:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/russia-has-arrested-us-diplomat-it-swears-cia-spy/63149/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-expected-cut-furlough-days-11/63143/Number of exceptions is likely to be expanded.Kedar PavgiTue, 14 May 2013 07:48:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-expected-cut-furlough-days-11/63143/DefenseDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-agency-will-use-sequester-other-cuts-make-big-changes/63136/DLA director will use innovative ideas to cut $10 billion over five years.Eric KatzMon, 13 May 2013 13:36:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-agency-will-use-sequester-other-cuts-make-big-changes/63136/DefenseVice Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek speaking at an event in May, 2011Kentucky National Guardhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/still-no-word-defense-furloughs/63132/Navy seeks to exempt public shipyard workers from unpaid leave, official says.Kedar PavgiMon, 13 May 2013 11:55:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/still-no-word-defense-furloughs/63132/DefenseDefense Secretary Chuck HagelManuel Balce Ceneta/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/two-civil-war-vets-finally-laid-rest-100-years-later/63124/It doesn't matter how long it's been. If you're a vet, the Missing in America Project will find you.Brian Resnick, National JournalMon, 13 May 2013 09:23:46 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/two-civil-war-vets-finally-laid-rest-100-years-later/63124/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/natos-plan-afghanistan-post-2014-stable-instability/63123/U.S., allies are talking about commitments through 2018 and beyond, says top commander.Michael Hirsh, National JournalMon, 13 May 2013 09:22:06 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/natos-plan-afghanistan-post-2014-stable-instability/63123/DefenseAfghan Army soldiers rest between training sessions at a military training facility on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. Anja Niedringhaus/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bill-aims-protect-military-sex-assault-victims/63109/Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.Kellie LunneyFri, 10 May 2013 14:42:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bill-aims-protect-military-sex-assault-victims/63109/DefenseDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/obama-seeks-senate-confirmation-top-arms-control-post-state/63097/Rose Gottemoeller tapped to succeed Ellen Tauscher.Staff , Global Security NewswireFri, 10 May 2013 10:20:28 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/obama-seeks-senate-confirmation-top-arms-control-post-state/63097/DefenseRose GottemoellerAlessandra Tarantino/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/border-hawks-have-already-won/63094/Senate immigration bill addresses hard-liners' concerns, giving them less reason to oppose the final product.Fawn Johnson, National JournalFri, 10 May 2013 09:51:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/border-hawks-have-already-won/63094/DefenseGuillermo Arias/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/transparency-and-accountability-dont-hurt-securitytheyre-crucial-it/63060/After Boston, just like after 9/11, the nation is likely to adopt new anti-terror laws. But done wrong, law enforcement can undermine society.Bruce Schneier, The AtlanticThu, 09 May 2013 09:42:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/transparency-and-accountability-dont-hurt-securitytheyre-crucial-it/63060/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/deputy-mission-chief-says-he-was-stunned-rices-early-depiction-benghazi-attacks/63055/The State Department was aware the attack was terrorism, rather than a result of protests over an anti-Islamic video.Billy House, National JournalWed, 08 May 2013 17:54:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/deputy-mission-chief-says-he-was-stunned-rices-early-depiction-benghazi-attacks/63055/DefenseSusan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the U.N. speaks on "Face the Nation" in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.Chris Usher, CBS News/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/analysis-incompetence-no-cover-benghazi/63057/The hearings deepen the tragedy, but not the scandal.Michael Hirsh, National JournalWed, 08 May 2013 17:46:30 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/analysis-incompetence-no-cover-benghazi/63057/DefenseGlass, debris and overturned furniture are strewn inside a room in the gutted U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, after an attack that killed four Americans.Ibrahim Alaguri/AP