Government Executive - Authors - Greg Granthttp://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400Commander finds no evidence of Iranian training or weapons in Afghanistanhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/commander-finds-no-evidence-of-iranian-training-or-weapons-in-afghanistan/26852/Reports from the field contradict Bush administration claims of Taliban support across the border.Greg GrantWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/commander-finds-no-evidence-of-iranian-training-or-weapons-in-afghanistan/26852/DefenseArmy officers warn of atrophy in critical skillshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/army-officers-warn-of-atrophy-in-critical-skills/26845/Internal report says service could face exodus of artillery officers.Greg GrantTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/army-officers-warn-of-atrophy-in-critical-skills/26845/DefenseMarines’ V-22 Osprey returns from first combat deploymenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/marines-v-22-osprey-returns-from-first-combat-deployment/26826/Tilt-rotor aircraft successfully used in more than 2,500 missions.Greg GrantFri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/05/marines-v-22-osprey-returns-from-first-combat-deployment/26826/DefenseNavy forms fleet to serve Western Hemispherehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/navy-forms-fleet-to-serve-western-hemisphere/26805/Ships, aircraft and submarines will dispense humanitarian relief quickly to the Caribbean and Central and South Americas.Greg GrantWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/navy-forms-fleet-to-serve-western-hemisphere/26805/DefenseReconstruction teams hindered by lack of resources, skillshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/reconstruction-teams-hindered-by-lack-of-resources-skills/26779/House committee is “amazed” that groups’ missions in Iraq, Afghanistan are not more defined.Greg GrantMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/reconstruction-teams-hindered-by-lack-of-resources-skills/26779/DefenseAnthropologists lend military insight into customs, values of foreign cultureshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/anthropologists-lend-military-insight-into-customs-values-of-foreign-cultures/26772/The Pentagon plans to spend $150 million this year on social science research to better understand tribal cultures and social networks in Iraq and Afghanistan.Greg GrantFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/anthropologists-lend-military-insight-into-customs-values-of-foreign-cultures/26772/DefenseGates tells military services to prepare for unconventional warshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/gates-tells-military-services-to-prepare-for-unconventional-wars/26745/Officers must “tell blunt truths” to civilian leaders, Defense secretary advises cadets at West Point.Greg GrantTue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/gates-tells-military-services-to-prepare-for-unconventional-wars/26745/DefenseGAO: Administration lacks plan to combat terrorists in Pakistanhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/gao-administration-lacks-plan-to-combat-terrorists-in-pakistan/26730/The federal government has failed to properly monitor billions of taxpayer dollars sent to the Pakistani government to combat al Qaeda.Greg GrantFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/gao-administration-lacks-plan-to-combat-terrorists-in-pakistan/26730/DefenseCost estimates for Army equipment repair, upgrades go up by billionshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/cost-estimates-for-army-equipment-repair-upgrades-go-up-by-billions/26711/GAO projects total expenditures of at least $190 billion from 2004 to 2013.Greg GrantWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/cost-estimates-for-army-equipment-repair-upgrades-go-up-by-billions/26711/DefenseDefense corporations urge increase in weapons investmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/defense-corporations-urge-increase-in-weapons-investment/26702/A bigger budget is needed to maintain the U.S. military’s technological edge, industry report says.Greg GrantTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/defense-corporations-urge-increase-in-weapons-investment/26702/DefenseArmy urged to develop process to wage war in cyberspacehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/army-urged-to-develop-process-to-wage-war-in-cyberspace/26663/Director of electronic warfare calls for a more proactive program to combat enemy information campaigns.Greg GrantTue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/army-urged-to-develop-process-to-wage-war-in-cyberspace/26663/DefenseMilitary analysts predict prolonged U.S. presence in Iraqhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/military-analysts-predict-prolonged-us-presence-in-iraq/26646/American military’s challenge will be the transition from warfighting to peacekeeping and building government in Iraq.Greg GrantFri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/military-analysts-predict-prolonged-us-presence-in-iraq/26646/DefensePanel concludes Reserves need greater job flexibility, career choiceshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/panel-concludes-reserves-need-greater-job-flexibility-career-choices/26626/Pentagon’s personnel policies do not account for new realities as a result of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Greg GrantWed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/panel-concludes-reserves-need-greater-job-flexibility-career-choices/26626/DefenseShortage of helicopters hampers troops in Afghanistan, observers sayhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/shortage-of-helicopters-hampers-troops-in-afghanistan-observers-say/26602/Some call for more Chinooks to move troops and equipment in mountainous regions.Greg GrantMon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/shortage-of-helicopters-hampers-troops-in-afghanistan-observers-say/26602/DefenseNavy must start asking Congress for more money, says analysthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/navy-must-start-asking-congress-for-more-money-says-analyst/26538/The service has been mum on extra funding needs for shipbuilding; inaccurate cost estimates are undermining credibility with lawmakers.Greg GrantThu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/navy-must-start-asking-congress-for-more-money-says-analyst/26538/DefenseGAO: Military should consider breaking up FCShttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/gao-military-should-consider-breaking-up-fcs/26500/Army should shift to incremental development based on proven technologies to salvage program, report says.Greg GrantFri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/gao-military-should-consider-breaking-up-fcs/26500/DefenseRising Joint Strike Fighter costs could put pressure on Defense budgethttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/rising-joint-strike-fighter-costs-could-put-pressure-on-defense-budget/26483/Overall cost of construction and operation is approaching $1 trillion, GAO says.Greg GrantWed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/rising-joint-strike-fighter-costs-could-put-pressure-on-defense-budget/26483/DefenseReport: National security agencies have failed in Iraq, Afghanistanhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/report-national-security-agencies-have-failed-in-iraq-afghanistan/26464/Nation building has been left to the U.S. military, which is ill-suited to the task, special House panel says.Greg GrantMon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/report-national-security-agencies-have-failed-in-iraq-afghanistan/26464/DefenseArmy says it needs up to $260 billion per yearhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/army-says-it-needs-up-to-260-billion-per-year/26458/That’s about half the total requested by the Pentagon for 2009.Greg GrantFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/army-says-it-needs-up-to-260-billion-per-year/26458/DefenseFormer commander in Iraq provides post-surge assessmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/former-commander-in-iraq-provides-post-surge-assessment/26429/U.S. focus needs to shift from guns to butter, says military official.Greg GrantTue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/former-commander-in-iraq-provides-post-surge-assessment/26429/DefenseAgencies join forces to expedite supplies to troopshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/agencies-join-forces-to-expedite-supplies-to-troops/26406/Partnership between Defense and General Services Administration aims to save money, time.Greg GrantFri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/agencies-join-forces-to-expedite-supplies-to-troops/26406/DefenseAnalyst warns of third Islamic terrorist wave, enabled by Internethttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/02/analyst-warns-of-third-islamic-terrorist-wave-enabled-by-internet/26354/Scattered groups connect virtually through a common bond of discontent, former CIA officer says.Greg GrantMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/02/analyst-warns-of-third-islamic-terrorist-wave-enabled-by-internet/26354/NewsMarine commander warns of stress on forces, familieshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/marine-commander-warns-of-stress-on-forces-families/26307/Gen. James T. Conway said many Marines spend just seven months at home for every seven months in combat.Greg GrantThu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/marine-commander-warns-of-stress-on-forces-families/26307/DefenseAir Force chief lays out new strategyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/air-force-chief-lays-out-new-strategy/26298/Says service must dominate air and space -- both real and cyber -- to keep nation safe.Greg GrantWed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/air-force-chief-lays-out-new-strategy/26298/DefenseDefense budget reflects cost of maintaining volunteer force in wartimehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/defense-budget-reflects-cost-of-maintaining-volunteer-force-in-wartime/26250/Nearly 30 percent of $515 billion request is designated for military pay and health care.Greg GrantTue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/02/defense-budget-reflects-cost-of-maintaining-volunteer-force-in-wartime/26250/Defense