Defense

Meet the Navy SEAL Leading the Fight Against ISIS Messaging

Michael Lumpkin believes he’s got a model for future efforts to counter extremism online in real time.

Management

Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's "up or out" promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.

Management

How Boeing Aims To Fix Its Broken Tanker

New hardware on the balky refueling boom will be tested next month.

Defense

Top Intelligence Officers Convene LGBT Pride Summit

Clapper says the 17 intel agencies must “lead by example.”

Defense

Where Does Trump Stand on Libya?

The presumptive Republican nominee tries to draw a contrast between himself and Hillary Clinton, but both of them supported U.S. involvement in both Libya and Iraq

Defense

No Alcohol for U.S. Sailors in Japan

The Navy has banned drinking after the latest arrest of an American on Okinawa.

Defense

Army Spent Millions to Renovate Doomed Dining Hall

Upgraded Fort Belvoir Eagle’s Nest has no service members with meal cards.

Defense

Can the Navy’s Electric Cannon Be Saved?

The Pentagon’s futuristic railgun may be obsolete before it arrives. But not its high-tech bullets.

Pay & Benefits

Changes to Veterans’ Preference Could Be On the Horizon

A provision in a major Senate bill would limit the advantages veterans have in applying for federal jobs.

Management

A Gunfight Breaks Out Over Navy Ship’s Cannon

A fight has erupted between gunmakers vying to arm the Littoral Combat Ship from swarm boats

Defense

The Smith v. Obama Case Asks the Courts' Opinion on the War Against ISIS

A new lawsuit wrongly asks the U.S. judicial branch to weigh in on the military action against ISIS.

Defense

State Department Warns Americans of European Travel Risk

Travel alert says tourists should be wary of public locations and large events, such as the European Soccer Championship.

Pay & Benefits

Clinton Pledges More Job Flexibility, Opportunities for Military Families

The Democratic presidential candidate’s platform aims to help families better weather constant moves and boost support services.

Defense

The U.S. Military is Raiding its Global Bomb Stockpiles to Fight ISIS

The anti-ISIS coalition has dropped more than 41,500 bombs, leading the Pentagon to borrow from stockpiles in other regions

Defense

New Air Force Tanker Delayed Because It Can't Refuel Planes

Boeing has eaten $1.3 billion trying to fix their KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling plane. Now new aircraft, USAF decision to buy more, pushed back months.

Defense

Reversing Course on U.S. Soldiers Wearing Kurdish Rebel Insignia

On Thursday, the Defense Department said that in order to blend in, special-operation forces often don the insignia of forces they accompany. On Friday, after Turkey complained, a spokesman called the action “unauthorized and inappropriate.”