Defense
Sexual Assault Charges to Be Dropped After Army General Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges
Jeffrey Sinclair is believed to be the highest-ranking military member ever to be tried for sexual assault.
Defense
Lawmakers Question Air Force Officials Over Bible Quote
Agency leaders urged members to get all of the facts about recent reports that an academy cadet was forced to remove religious language from whiteboard.
Defense One
Weekend Cyberattacks Target NATO, U.S. Military Commands
Russian group hits several NATO websites on eve of Crimea vote, but U.S. military denies Syrian hacktivists breached CENTCOM, PACOM, others. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
The Internet of Things Means More Things to Hack
It's great that more everyday items have online capabilities, but it's also a whole new world of cyber vulnerability.
Nextgov
Strange but True: Snakes, Rodents Plague DISA's Fort Huachuca Buildings
Too bad varmints don't help gadget tests.
Nextgov
Pentagon Pegs Cost of New Electronic Health Record at $1.5 Billion
Defense also plans new medical information exchange to share data with VA.
Defense One
Here’s What the West Can Do to Stop Russia
Economic sanctions are essential but military measures are also necessary to preserve European peace and security. By Stephen Blank
Defense
Afghanistan From the Air
What does an airport say about a country? More than you might think.
Defense
Air Force Missileer Weaknesses Worse Than Previously Thought
The Air Force crews responsible for overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpiles would have failed their inspection if they hadn’t juked the stats.
Defense One
Three Myths About the Defense Budget
Critics who say the Pentagon’s FY15 budget request is a ‘skeleton budget’ that sets us back to pre-War War II levels are wrong. Here’s why. By Ben Freeman
Defense One
Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance
More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate
The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.
Defense
Congress Wants to Shield Veterans From Another Government Shutdown
Lawmakers push for advance funding for VA.
Defense One
Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday
Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson
Nextgov
Key NSA Defender Wants to End Bulk Data Collection
Rep. Ruppersberger has a plan to overhaul the controversial spying program.
Defense
Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget
Defense officials want to wait until a decision on post-2014 involvement in Afghanistan is made.
Nextgov
VA Is Competing for the Pentagon’s Electronic Health Record Contract
Shinseki will go up against commercial bidders.
Defense One
NSA Just Needs Better Public Relations, Says Incoming NSA Chief Rogers
Reforming the NSA? Obama’s nominee for the job, Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, isn’t interested. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
What Happens After Sexting and Luxury Travel at VA? Paid Leave
VA takes action against IG report subject, if you call paid leave action.
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