Defense
Army Major General Killed in 'Inside' Attack at Afghan Military Academy
This is the highest-ranking member of the American military to die in hostilities surrounding the Afghanistan war.
Defense
Who Can Respect a System That Helps the CIA to Behave This Way?
This is exactly the sort of situation that would an encourage a reluctant leaker to step forward.
Defense
The Army Will Lay Off 500 Majors This Month
The service will cut more than 40,000 positions in the next four years.
Management
Why Obama Is Saying 'Torture' Matters
On Friday, the president went further than Senate Intelligence in harshly characterizing CIA abuses, making a powerful statement in the process.
Defense
Ebola-Stricken Doctor Is Reportedly Improving in America
Brantly is being joined by another American patient who was also infected while helping victims of biggest outbreak on record.
Nextgov
Getting on Military Bases Is About to Involve FBI Background Checks
The continuous screening that starts Friday is a response to the Navy Yard and Fort Hood shootings.
Defense One
There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
The Future of VA Reform Can Be Found in Everything This Week’s Bill Left Out
It’s important to note what the VA reform bill doesn’t accomplish as a blueprint for Congressional action after the August recess. By Alex Nicholson
Oversight
As the World Burns, Senate Leaves Key Diplomatic Posts Vacant
In Africa alone, where Ebola rages and terrorists regroup, the vacancy rate is 20 percent.
Oversight
Senate Border Funding Bill Goes Down
Chamber heads home for recess unable to agree on an immigration measure.
News
What We Talk About When We Talk About the VA
At least some of the emphasis should be on what VA is doing right.
Defense One
The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
Pay & Benefits
Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
Defense
The CDC Just Raised Its Warning Level for U.S. Travel to Three African Countries
Risk of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is small, but officials are taking precautions.
Nextgov
CIA Admits to Improperly Hacking Senate Computers
In a sharp and sudden reversal, the CIA is acknowledging it improperly tapped into the computers of Senate staffers who were reviewing the intelligence agency’s Bush-era torture practices.
Management
Meet the Man Now Responsible for Solving the VA Crisis
Robert McDonald got overwhelming bipartisan support during his Senate confirmation vote Tuesday.
Defense