Defense
White House: $11.6B More Needed for ISIS Fight, Afghanistan
The request brings the expected 2017 price tag for both wars to $85.3 billion.
Defense
Trump’s Long List of National Security Unknowns
Nobody knows what the president-elect will do about ISIS, NATO, or the size and shape of the U.S. military and intelligence workforce.
Defense
Will Trump Keep Obama’s Top Mideast General?
As candidate, he vowed to demand a new anti-ISIS war plan in 30 days. Here’s the top commander who could answer the call—or be fired.
Management
World Leaders Are Awkwardly Congratulating Donald Trump
"I want to sugarcoat anything. Nothing is easier, much will be difficult," said Angela Merkel.
Defense
Lessons for Combat in Mosul, From a Trio of Watchdogs
U.S.-assisted push against ISIS examined by Defense, State and USAID inspectors general.
Defense
Homeland Security Still Slow to Fill Law Enforcement Jobs, Watchdog Finds
ICE, Secret Service and CBP struggle with stretched work force and weak tools to track job applicants.
Defense
How U.S. Policy in Honduras Set the Stage For Today’s Mass Migration
Violence, poverty and oppression in Honduras are causing thousands to flee to the U.S. Will the next president own the role of U.S. foreign policy in creating these problems?
Defense
No, the National Guard Can’t ‘Secure’ the Election
By design, the role of the military in voting-related activities is highly limited. Proposed legislation may change that.
Pay & Benefits
The Number of Disabled Post-9/11 Vets With VA Health Care Is Growing Despite Wait List Scandal
Survey shows that 71 percent of injured Iraq and Afghanistan vets have health care through the department, up 11 percent over the last two years.
Defense
Homeland Security's Revised Anti-Extremism Plan Draws Mixed Reviews
Multi-agency strategy for evidence-based community partnerships is under fire from the right and left.
Management
Pentagon Urged to Better Integrate Intel Needs in Weapons Acquisition
GAO says training and tighter certification would improve communication.
Defense
Army General Was Allowed To Accept Free Housing from Contractor
Brig. Gen. Michael Bobeck, fired from the Joint Staff for an extramarital affair, cited his longtime friendship with an executive in receiving a rent-free apartment during his divorce.
Defense
As China Shows Off J-20 Stealth Fighter, A Bit of Context
It takes more than a flyby at an airshow to deploy fifth-generation fighter jets in combat.
Defense
Building Roads in War-Torn Afghanistan Remains a Tough Slog
Watchdog says $8.3 billion would be needed to halt decay.
Defense
Judge: U.S. Army Must Let Palantir Compete to Build Combat Data System
The much-maligned DCGS-A combat data system program is put on hold, thanks to a Silicon Valley company's lawsuit.
Tech
Here’s How the Pentagon Wants to Use Social Media On the Battlefield
Artificial intelligence will weave open-source and satellite data into useful intelligence in real time, the Pentagon’s No. 2 says.
Defense
The Marines Want Mini-Missiles That Hunt for Specific Radio Signals
Signals-intelligence collection and drones are coming together in new packages for forward-deployed troops.
Nextgov
It’s On: US Mulls Tricky Options for Retaliation Against Russian Hacks
The U.S. will find it difficult to stand up to Russian hacking while promoting a stable cyberspace.
Defense
Watching the Army Evolve Over 15 Years
Sergeant First Class Patricia Robert talks about how an “impulse decision” to enlist in her mid-20s has, unexpectedly, served her well.
Pay & Benefits