Defense

Obama's Foreign Policy Approval Rating Is Lower Than Ever

The numbers come from a new poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal.

Defense

Yes, Defense Furloughs Hurt Morale and Employee Retention

Officials at three sites tell watchdog the mandatory unpaid leave created rifts within the workforce.

Defense One

Iraqi Forces Can Hold Baghdad, Pentagon Says

With ISIS members inching towards Baghdad, Pentagon officials say they believe the Iraqi forces can hold the nation’s capital. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense

Is a U.S. Air Strike in Iraq Legal?

For a White House that claims to hold the rule of law above all else, it's an important question. But Obama's inconsistent foreign policy makes it a tough one to answer.

Defense

The Suspected Ringleader of the Benghazi Attacks Is in U.S. Custody

Ahmed Abu Khattala was taken by American troops near Benghazi this weekend.

Nextgov

It's Too Soon for the VA to Tweet About Oceans, Apparently

The tweet caused a firestorm among the department's critics.

Defense

Benghazi May Not Ruin Hillary Clinton's Chances of Becoming President

Security insiders also say the Bergdahl prisoner exchange will have no impact on the terrorist threat.

Defense

President Obama to Deploy Troops to Protect the Baghdad Embassy

Hagel has ordered an aircraft carrier and at least two other U.S. ships to the Persian Gulf.

Defense

Here Comes the Army Investigation Into Bowe Bergdahl's Capture

Don't expect any fast answers.

Pay & Benefits

Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long

Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.

Defense

Hillary Clinton's 'Wicked' Iraq Problem

Potential presidential candidate is stuck between war-weary Democrats and hawkish Republicans eager to paint her as weak.

Defense One

Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?

Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole

Defense One

The Pros and Cons of U.S. Drone Strikes in Iraq

The easiest option against ISIS politically might also be the least effective. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs

One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Give Civilian Employees in Combat Zones Tax Break

Reintroduced legislation aims to create benefit parity between civilians and military personnel working in dangerous places.

Nextgov

Cloud Moves for IBM Target Civilian Government, Defense

'We already have a FedRAMP-compliant offering, but we wanted to up the game,' IBM says.