Defense

Coast Guard Narrowly Avoids Sparking World War III

A Coast Guard fired a single shot at an Iranian boat in the Persian Gulf. Somehow, We are not at war with Iran.

Defense

ISIL Demands $6.6M Ransom for 26-Year-Old American Woman

ISIL also asked for the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a neuroscientist who in 2010 was convicted of trying to kill U.S. officials.

Defense

How Obama Plans to Fix Veterans’ Mental Health Care

The White House boasts progress on improving services, but Republicans aren’t impressed.

Management

Ex-Pentagon Management Chief Isn't Worried By Spate of Staff Departures

DeLoitte’s Beth McGrath says old office is in good hands, Defense agencies will find audit "illuminating."

Defense

No, the Ferguson Police's Weapons Did Not Come From the Pentagon

The question of police militarization may not be purely the military's to answer.

Nextgov

Why is LinkedIn So Popular With Employees of the US Army?

Only IBM and HP have more current employees on the professional networking site.

Management

200 Years Ago Today Washington Was On Fire

Invading British soldiers torched most government buildings, including the Capitol, in August 1814.

Defense

All Clear at Fort Lee Army Base After Report of Shooter

The military post had reported an active shooting situation via social media Monday morning.

Defense

British Intelligence Reportedly IDs James Foley's Executioner

"Jihad John" is believed to be Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, a 23-year-old from London who went to Syria to join Islamist forces last year.

Defense One

Obama, Iraq and the Coming War Powers Fight With Congress

To keep the U.S. fighting in Iraq, President Obama is quietly reconsidering the very Bush-era authorities he condemned. By Molly O’Toole

News

Is Pentagon’s ‘Security Cooperation’ Office Too Cooperative With Israel?

Officials complained the Defense Department is a little too eager to ship arms to the U.S. Ally.

Defense

White House Calls James Foley's Murder a 'Terrorist Attack'

"If you come after Americans, we're going to come after you, wherever you are."

Nextgov

Scientists Figure Out Why Grunts Groan

It’s the ever-increasing load, researchers at the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance conclude.

Defense One

Could Cop Cams Have Prevented the Rise of the Islamic State?

The founder of Taser discusses the evolution of his company and its military future. By Patrick Tucker

Defense One

Airstrikes Not Enough to Defeat ISIL, Hagel Says

Defense Secretary Hagel said the U.S. would continue to attack the Islamic State and keep all options open, but the Pentagon is looking for greater regional support and nonmilitary means. By Kevin Baron

Defense

Chuck Hagel: ISIL Is 'Beyond Anything' The U.S. Has Seen

Obama administration officials signal a lengthy U.S. engagement in Iraq to fight the extremist group.

Defense

GOP Hawks Push Obama to Up the Ante After Foley

Push includes new support for U.S. ground troops, if not (yet) a full-scale re-invasion of the country.