Defense One
Why John Bolton’s Dangerous Call to Nuclear Arms Makes No Sense
John Bolton doesn’t know better than Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. By Joe Cirincione
Defense
Most Americans Believe in Obama's ISIS Plan, but Not in Him
A lot Americans support President Obama's plan to attack the Islamic State, even though a majority of Americans don't think it will work.
Nextgov
VA Lays Groundwork for Private Health Care
The agency wants the private sector to manage a key part of project.
Defense
The Pentagon Sent Extra Military Gear to School Districts Too
A coalition of civil rights groups is asking the Defense Department to stop transfers of military equipment to school districts.
Pay & Benefits
One Chart Showing Every Military Pay Raise in the Last 30 Years
Congress could soon match the lowest military pay raise in recent memory.
Management
Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System?
Industry and employee representatives say USIS’ removal could backfire.
Defense
Kerry: Countries Are Offering Ground Troops in Fight Against ISIS
Secretary of State says he is "extremely encouraged" by the level of international commitment to military assistance.
Defense
New Guidance Aims to Help Vietnam-Era Vets Who Are Denied Benefits
The Pentagon wants to make it easier for vets suffering from PTSD who received less-than-honorable discharges to obtain service benefits.
Defense
What the White House Means When It Says 'We're at War' with ISIS
'We are at war with [ISIS] in the same way that we are at war with Al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world,' White House press secretary Josh Earnest said.
Defense
Too Little Is Known About Vets’ Troubles, Watchdog Finds
Despite new transition programs, VA still struggles to deliver help.
Defense
ISIS Is at Least Twice as Big as We First Thought It Was
CIA report estimates the group has 20,000 to 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.
Defense
Russia's Militarization of the North Pole Has U.S. Lawmakers on Edge
Moscow is beefing up its military presence in the Arctic region at a faster rate than any other polar nation.
Management
They Crossed the Border as Unaccompanied Minors to Reunite With Their Mom
"I was very, very scared. I came with people I didn't know."
Defense One
The Military Just Asked Harvard To Make Them a Spider-Man Suit
How science is turning soldiers into superheroes. By Patrick Tucker
Oversight
Boehner Says He'll Give Obama What He Wants on ISIL
Speaker criticized parts of President Obama's plan but said Congress should approve what he asked for anyway.
Defense
Pentagon’s Sole-Source Contracts Continue to Dwindle, Says GAO
Army is top awarder of work to disadvantaged businesses.
Defense
President Obama Honors the Families of 9/11 Victims
"Your love is the ultimate rebuke to the hatred of those who attacked us that bright blue morning."
Nextgov
Special Operations Wants Portable Lasers, Better Night Vision Goggles
The Special Operations Command requires “revolutionary game changing” technologies to support its mission.
Defense