Defense
America Cannot Stop Every Terror Attack
The U.S. government has spent a lot of money on national security since 9/11. It could use those funds in better ways to improve and save lives.
Defense
Russian-Linked Group Leaks U.S. Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Defense
Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson notes the rapid expansion of community partnerships to counter terrorism.
Defense
Terrorism Only Works on Nations That Aren’t Ready for It
Since 9/11, national-security officials have made policy on a myth of American invulnerability. They should have been preparing everyday citizens for the worst in order to make the country stronger.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force Will Offer Drone Pilots $35,000 Retention Bonuses
The service this fall will start offering $10,000 more than the current annual rate to those who agree to stay in their jobs for another five years.
Defense
The U.S. Has Spent $1 Trillion to Protect the Homeland Since 9/11
But are we actually safer?
Defense
Top Commander: Iraqi Troops Not Ready for Mosul, Nor What Comes Next
But in Syria, the fall of Manbij is just one to two weeks away, Lt. Gen. MacFarland says in his final war assessment.
Defense
In Modern Warfare, 'We Have No Idea What War Is'
Rosa Brooks discusses her tenure at the Pentagon, and the ever-expanding role of the American military.
Management
Saudi Losses in Yemen War Exposed by U.S. Tank Deal
The U.S. State Department says Riyadh can buy 153 Abrams tanks, 20 of which will replace ones destroyed in combat.
Defense
This is the War Against al-Qaeda the Next President Will Inherit
Fifteen years after invading Afghanistan in pursuit of the 9/11 attackers, the U.S. is bombing a half-dozen more countries.
Defense
How Not to Plan for ‘The Day After’ In Libya
In its anti-ISIS bombing campaign in Libya, the United States seems destined to once again sacrifice long-term stability for short-term gain.
Defense
Zika's Threat to the U.S. Military
More than 40 service members, including one pregnant woman, have been infected with the mosquito-borne virus since January.
Pay & Benefits
New Leave Benefit for Eligible Disabled Vets Takes Effect in November
OPM publishes final rule on law giving up-front leave for medical appointments to vets with a 30 percent or more disability rating.
Management
F-35 is ‘Ready For War;’ Now the Air Force Wants More, and Faster
Buying more JSFs would lower the per-plane price tag and allow the service to retire older jets sooner.
Defense
All the Nuclear Weapons President Donald Trump Would Have at His Disposal
Trump has reportedly taken an interest in the US nuclear arsenal. So just how big is it?
Defense
Neither Clinton Nor Trump Will Be Able to Fix the Pentagon’s Budget
With the federal budget capped through 2021, defense spending will be an immediate first test of the next American president.
Defense
Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’
There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.
Defense
Families of Fallen Service Members Demand Apology From Trump
Group says the Republican’s remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American killed in action are “repugnant” and “anti-American.”
Defense