Defense One
How Corruption Guts Militaries: The Ukraine Case Study
Ukraine’s ousted strongman, Viktor Yanukovych 'deliberately destroyed the military.' Arming the corrupt networks he left behind would make things worse. By Sarah Chayes
Defense
Air Force Behind on Improvements to F-22 Fighter, Auditors Find
Greater progress achieved on simultaneous modernization effort.
Defense
John Kerry Is Pretty Sure Assad Is Still Attacking With Chemicals
Evidence suggests the Syrian president has been using chlorine in attacks on rebel forces and civilians in recent months.
Defense
The 10 U.S. Cities Where Dogs Are Most Likely to Attack Mail Carriers
Houston, Los Angeles and Cleveland top the list.
Defense
President Obama Dedicates the 9/11 Museum to the Man in the Red Bandanna
Museum opens to the public Monday.
Defense
Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'
A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.
Defense One
Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon
China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson
Defense
Commission Will Ask Military Service Members Which Benefits They Want Cut
Review board will survey former and current members for their thoughts on compensation.
Defense
Issa Issues Yet Another Subpoena to Secretary of State Kerry on Benghazi
House oversight chairman says State Department "backtracked" on new May 29 hearing date.
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VA Faces Systemwide Problems with Patient Scheduling
Personnel have “gamed” the system for years, lawmakers are told.
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Defense Personnel Can Now Use Samsung Galaxy Devices on Pentagon Networks
The department’s approval of Android’s 4.4 operating system gives troops and civilians more mobile options.
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Why the FBI Wants to Procure Malware
Agency expects the malicious code to provide actionable intelligence for criminal and intelligence matters.
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Defense Extends IT Exchange Program
New regs authorize temporary assignments to private sector organizations.
Defense
How to Manage Expectations for Your Rally to Overthrow the American Government
Operation American Spring is a militia-heavy protest explicitly aiming to force Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Holder from office.
Defense
Obama Has Every Reason to Fix the VA. Why Hasn't He?
The candidate made taking care of veterans a pledge and a priority.
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Lawmakers Say Favored NSA Reform Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough
House members want to insert an amendment barring the agency from exploiting zero day flaws.
Oversight
What to Expect at Thursday’s Senate Hearing on VA Deaths
Shinseki unlikely to heed calls that he step down as IG probe continues.
Defense One
U.S. ‘Not on a Path‘ To Help Syrian Rebels Win, Says Dempsey
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey outlines three things the rebels need to defeat Assad and secure Syria – none of which the U.S. is providing. By Kevin Baron
Defense
Sallie Mae Fined $97 Million For Overcharging Military Members
Company failed to cap loan interest at 6 percent, distributed incorrect information.
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