http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/10/former-defense-chief-meets-with-house-republicans/35079/Rumsfeld warns GOP lawmakers about the dangers of assigning a specific amount in spending cuts without reviewing the department's strategy and priorities.Megan ScullyTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/10/former-defense-chief-meets-with-house-republicans/35079/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/panetta-urges-lawmakers-to-protect-defense-spending/34955/Pentagon chief says Congress should focus on the mandatory spending that is largely to blame for the deficit, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.Megan ScullyWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/panetta-urges-lawmakers-to-protect-defense-spending/34955/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/appropriators-cut-695-million-from-fighter-jet-cancel-tactical-vehicle/34895/Panel chairman assures colleagues that the bill covers the military’s most pressing needs despite belt-tightening measures.Megan ScullyTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/appropriators-cut-695-million-from-fighter-jet-cancel-tactical-vehicle/34895/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/war-related-contracting-wasted-up-to-60-billion-commission-reports/34803/Panel finds $12 million may have been squandered every day for the last 10 years.Megan ScullyWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/war-related-contracting-wasted-up-to-60-billion-commission-reports/34803/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/pentagon-personnel-chief-investigated-for-tyrannical-leadership/34703/Complaints allege Clifford Stanley is vindictive, wasteful, and unfit for service.Megan ScullyFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/pentagon-personnel-chief-investigated-for-tyrannical-leadership/34703/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/army-secretary-creates-commission-to-simplify-bureaucracy/34669/But John McHugh acknowledged that large-scale institutional change can take years.Megan ScullyMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/army-secretary-creates-commission-to-simplify-bureaucracy/34669/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/house-gop-chairmen-balk-at-defense-cuts/34629/Lawmakers want to know the national security implications of a worst-case deficit-reduction scenario.Megan ScullyThu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/house-gop-chairmen-balk-at-defense-cuts/34629/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/cutting-f-35-would-be-complicated-costly-pentagon-says/34599/Engine order is the largest Defense contract.Megan ScullyMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/cutting-f-35-would-be-complicated-costly-pentagon-says/34599/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/panetta-tries-to-assuage-pentagon-budget-cutting-concerns/34556/Additional $500 billion cut that would come if congressional deficit reduction committee fails to do its job is meant to be a worst-case scenario.Megan ScullyWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/panetta-tries-to-assuage-pentagon-budget-cutting-concerns/34556/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/07/joint-chiefs-nominee-warns-against-deeper-defense-cuts/34472/At confirmation hearing, Gen. Martin Dempsey says cutting more than $400 billion over the next 12 years would carry heavy risks for the military.Megan ScullyTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/07/joint-chiefs-nominee-warns-against-deeper-defense-cuts/34472/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/07/gop-lawmaker-balks-at-gang-of-six-defense-cuts/34433/House Armed Services Committee leader notes the proposal would require changes to military retirement and other benefits, a difficult issue on Capitol Hill.Megan ScullyWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/07/gop-lawmaker-balks-at-gang-of-six-defense-cuts/34433/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/senate-confirms-petraeus-as-cia-director/34276/The Afghan war commander is credited with improving relations between the intelligence agency and the military's elite special operations forces.Megan ScullyThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/senate-confirms-petraeus-as-cia-director/34276/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/armys-no-2-officer-worries-about-wars-toll-on-mental-health/34236/Four-star general has become an advocate for soldiers suffering from invisible wounds.Megan ScullyFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/armys-no-2-officer-worries-about-wars-toll-on-mental-health/34236/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/mullen-initially-wanted-slower-afghan-drawdown/34228/Joint Chiefs chairman says he now supports the plan to pull 10,000 troops out of Afghanistan before the end of the year and bring home another 23,000 by next summer.Megan ScullyThu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/mullen-initially-wanted-slower-afghan-drawdown/34228/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/ahead-of-obama-speech-key-senator-pushes-withdrawal/34216/Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin says he wants a “significant” reduction of forces in Afghanistan.Megan ScullyWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/ahead-of-obama-speech-key-senator-pushes-withdrawal/34216/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/panetta-confirmed-as-defense-secretary/34213/He will be tasked with implementing the start of troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.Megan ScullyTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/panetta-confirmed-as-defense-secretary/34213/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/senate-panel-cuts-64-billion-from-pentagon-request/34190/Cut represents a modest portion of the $682.5 billion authorization plan.Megan ScullyFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/senate-panel-cuts-64-billion-from-pentagon-request/34190/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/mullen-clock-ticking-for-decision-on-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal-numbers/34083/President Obama has committed to start removing U.S. forces from Afghanistan in July.Megan ScullyThu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/mullen-clock-ticking-for-decision-on-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal-numbers/34083/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/white-house-threatens-to-veto-defense-bill/34026/The alternate engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is key point of contention.Megan ScullyWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/white-house-threatens-to-veto-defense-bill/34026/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/gates-avoiding-talk-of-cuts-is-managerial-cowardice/34017/Outgoing Defense head says the military must determine what is essential -- and then be honest about the consequences of cuts.Megan ScullyTue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/gates-avoiding-talk-of-cuts-is-managerial-cowardice/34017/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/house-panel-wants-extra-f-35-engine-back/33909/Armed Services Committee is looking to resurrect second engine option in defense bill.Megan ScullyWed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/house-panel-wants-extra-f-35-engine-back/33909/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/in-face-of-budget-cuts-gates-still-wants-35b-air-force-tankers/33826/Pentagon has begun a review of all spending, officials say.Megan ScullyThu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/in-face-of-budget-cuts-gates-still-wants-35b-air-force-tankers/33826/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/pentagon-more-likely-to-tweak-than-cut-weapons-programs/33818/Official says 'We’re not out there to kill programs.'Megan ScullyWed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/pentagon-more-likely-to-tweak-than-cut-weapons-programs/33818/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/pentagon-investigation-casts-doubt-on-rolling-stones-mcchrystal-article/33801/Embarrassing comments by then-top commander in Afghanistan could not be verified by Defense officials.Megan ScullyMon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/pentagon-investigation-casts-doubt-on-rolling-stones-mcchrystal-article/33801/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/events-frequently-overtake-long-term-pentagon-planning/33778/President Obama seeks cuts in future defense budgets, but any plan will likely see multiple revisions in the years ahead.Megan ScullyThu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/events-frequently-overtake-long-term-pentagon-planning/33778/Defense