Defense
Obama: Fort Hood Shooting 'Tears a Wound Still Raw'
'It is love, tested by tragedy, that brings us together again,' the president said at a memorial for the victims in Texas on Wednesday.
Defense One
Congress Must Pass the Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill
An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Congress can help by passing the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. By Nick McCormick
Defense
Here’s How the Secret Service Is Trying to Clean Up Its Act
Director Julia Pierson is instituting a number of changes to the agency.
Defense
One Marine Is Dead After a Shooting at a North Carolina Base
The incident has been declared "no longer active" by authorities.
Defense One
Army, National Guard Fight Over Apache Helicopters
The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well with Guard Chief Gen. Frank Grass. By Ben Watson
Defense One
New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight
A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Eliminating Double Standards in the Marine Corps
Gen. Amos was right to change the policy prohibiting women from taking the Infantry Officer Course twice. By Rep. Duncan Hunter
Nextgov
Public or Private Cloud? The Decision Comes Down to Risk, DISA CIO Says
‘You have to understand risk and the data you’re dealing with,’ David Bennett says.
Management
How to Tap Military Experience for Executive Jobs
Free program helps veterans transition to civilian careers.
Defense
Army Establishes Fort Hood Timeline, Still Has No Clear Motive
Shooter may have been frustrated over a leave of absence he had requested.
Defense
Senator Dismisses Claim Her 'Emotional' Views Compromised a Report on Torture
Intelligence Committee chairwoman calls the accusation 'nonsense.'
Defense One
A Formula for Success with Iran
As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph Cirincione
Defense
Pentagon: B-61 Bomb Update Faces Possible Delays
Project's time line faces risks from separate work under way at the Defense and Energy departments.
Defense One
Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists
It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd
Defense
Fort Hood Shooting May Have Been Over Leave Paperwork
Lopez allegedly requested leave for "family matters," and was angry when the request was denied.
Nextgov
Edward Snowden Wins 'Truth-Teller' Award
Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, a Snowden confidant, will also be jointly recognized by the Ridenhour Prizes.
Defense
Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course
The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.
Defense One
Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan
Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense One
The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
Defense