Defense
How the Defense Department's Procurement Problems Are Hurting National Security
The Pentagon spends too much time and money buying weapons that don't deliver.
Management
Is the New VA Secretary Already Losing His Luster?
Three months into McDonald's tenure, lawmakers and advocates aren't shying away from voicing their concerns.
Defense
Remember: 83,000 American Veterans Are Still Missing
Many of the soldiers "known only unto God" can actually be identified.
Defense
Is There a Better Way to Observe Veterans Day?
Other countries offer models for truly nationwide tributes to military service and sacrifice.
Defense
The CIA Finally Sets the Record Straight on the True Story Behind Argo
Since joining the service in June, CIA has used its Twitter account to recount unclassified operations throughout history.
Oversight
Sen. Johnson Speaks on Aligning Public-Private Sector Pay, Keeping Hearings Polite
Likely Homeland Security panel priorities also include securing border, cyber safety, regulatory rollback.
Defense
Stung at Home, Obama Embarks on His Longest Foreign Trip
The president will spend 10 days in Asia, where leaders know all about his domestic political weakness.
Defense One
Obama Doubles Number of Troops for Iraq Mission to 3,000
The Obama administration is reevaluating the operation against ISIL in Iraq, where months of air strikes there and in neighboring Syria have seen little effect. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Obama to Send More Troops to Iraq in Fight Against Islamic State
The administration is expected to ask for more war funding to help battle the terrorist group.
Nextgov
Pentagon Casts Wider Net to Avert the Next Ebola Before It Arrives
New two-page EZ application is the first step to DARPA funding for biological technology.
Defense One
The Military Wants New Technologies To Fight Drones
These are the technologies we will use to counter drones in the future. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Obama To Ask Congress for New War Powers To Fight ISIS
After insisting for months he had sufficient authority to fight ISIS, Obama on Wednesday announced he will ask Congress for a new AUMF. By Molly O’Toole
Management
Pentagon’s Buying Managers Resist IG’s Call for Central Oversight Office
Watchdog recommends the new office as a way to reduce delays and cost overruns.
Defense One
Pentagon's Weapons Man Kendall Doesn't Buy Rumors of Sequestration's Repeal
Frank Kendall says life will go on inside the Pentagon regardless of the political temperature on Capitol Hill. By Marcus Weisgerber
Defense
John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy
Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.
Nextgov
DISA in Compliance with Cloud Security Standards
Three vendors in use; seven under assessment.
Defense
Government Seeks Vets Interested in STEM Jobs
A new program designed to attract vets in science, technology, engineering and math will launch in 2015.
Nextgov
Annual Defense Bill Likely To Slip in Cyber Clampdown on Contractors
More China bashing, ill-constructed wording or what?
Nextgov
Army to Manpack Tactical Radio Vendors: Go on a Diet
Other items on the Army’s to-do list: Boosting battery life and transmitting power
Defense