Management
How Soon We Forget the Veteran Who Attacked the White House
The story behind Friday's intrusion: a VA system failing millions like Omar J. Gonzalez.
Defense
Pentagon Warns of Losing Its Tech Edge
The latest version of the Better Buying Power initiative aims to improve acquisition, but contractors say it’s too limited.
Defense
Shifting More Work to Defense Labs Could Save Money, Improve Performance
To keep government technical staff relevant, they need better facilities.
Defense
White House Intruder Identified as Iraq Veteran While Politicians Take Aim at Secret Service
More details emerge from Friday's White House intrusion and politicians go after the Secret Service.
Defense One
The Rise of the Islamic State Could Mean More Drones
The recent trend in less spending for drones just hit a big bump in the wake of the threat of Islamic fighters in Iraq and Syria. By Patrick Tucker
Pay & Benefits
Bill Forcing Border Patrol Agents to Work More and Earn Less Clears Senate
Law would save $100 million annually and has agency and union endorsement.
Nextgov
Contracting Officers: Take a Look, It's in a Book
"The problem is the average contracting officer doesn’t know how."
Nextgov
GAO: Joint Basing Does Not Increase Efficiency
Only one-quarter of joint bases consolidated IT systems.
Defense
Obama's ISIS Strategy Includes Outreach to U.S. Muslims
Homeland Security, FBI and White House meet in communities hoping to identify potential terrorist recruits.
Defense
ISIS and the Forgotten, Deadly Threat of Homegrown Terrorism
Since 9/11, Americans radicalized in the U.S. have been most lethal. So why isn't there more debate about the risk of blowback from military action?
Defense
France Joins U.S. in Launching Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
France became the first country to join the United States in launching airstrikes against Islamic State targets.
Nextgov
NCI Seals $41 Million Deal to Support Army Cyber Ops
Will provide NETCOM synchronized and secure information operations for missions.
Pay & Benefits
Military Families Are Most Worried About Pay and Benefits
New survey of spouses, service members and vets reveals force reduction and budget cuts are driving anxiety over finances.
Defense
Who Is Saying What About American Troops 'On the Ground' in Iraq?
The trouble with being both firm and flexible when it comes to military intervention in Iraq.
Defense
Obama's ISIS Strategy Will Not Achieve Its Goals, Security Insiders Say
But a majority of the same experts say that the U.S. is safer now than it was before the 9/11 attacks.
Defense
Benghazi Panel Succeeds In Avoiding Partisan Spectacle (So Far)
The House Select Committee on Benghazi held its first hearing on Wednesday, and lawmakers mostly managed to steer clear of grandstanding.
Defense One
Petraeus, Crocker Support Plan To Arm and Train Syrian Rebels
In a letter to Congress, the former ‘dream team’ of the Iraq War is backing a plan to train and equip Syrian rebels. By Ben Watson
Nextgov
DOD to Provide Command and Control for West Africa Ebola Mission
U.S. plans to spend $800 million to battle epidemic.
Defense