Pay & Benefits
Military Bonuses Affected Despite Sequestration’s Hiatus
Defense hopes to save money by changing compensation structure associated with Marine Corps' special duty assignment pay.
Management
Immigration Judges Want to Break Free from the Justice Department
Judges warn of retirement ‘tsunami’ if changes aren't made, cite record backlog amid border crisis.
Defense
Fort Lee Releases Name of 33-Year-Old Female Shooter
Sgt. 1st Class Paula M. Walker was a human resources specialist stationed at the base since December 2011.
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
Does the News of Foley's Failed Rescue Put Troops At Risk?
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., said leak is "outrageous."
Defense