Defense
Second U.S. Cargo Plane Crashes in Central Asia
Plane had just left a key military transport hub supporting the war in Afghanistan.
Defense
Iraq Just Had Its Deadliest Month in Five Years
More than 700 people were killed in violent attacks.
Defense
Defense Furlough Decision Coming Soon
Pentagon admits some services could afford to eliminate furloughs.
Defense
Roommates of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Arrested in Boston Bombing Case
They will be charged with crimes related to helping the bombing suspects after the fact, according to reports.
Defense
Hagel Seeks Furlough 'Consistency and Fairness' Across Defense
Union decries move to force unpaid leave equally on the department's civilians.
Defense
Analysis: Obama Appears at a Loss to Define the Way Forward in Syria
The fuzzy red lines and rhetoric blur what comes next.
Defense
Days After Ricin Mailings, Pentagon Says it Wants a Vaccine
No antidote or means of prevention yet exists for ricin.
Defense
Veterans Hiring and Training Initiative Surpasses Original Goals
Joining Forces Initiative sails past target, with eight months to spare.
Defense
Analysis: Obama Is Still Fighting Bush's National Security Legacy
President's hesitance to intervene in Syria and eagerness to close Guantanamo Bay underscore how different he is from his predecessor.
Nextgov
Sixty-Seven Senators Urge Obama to Resolve VA Claims Backlog
Letter cites 2,000 percent increase in year-old claims over four years.
Management
Tired, Poorly Trained Guard Dogs Could Endanger Nuclear Arms Site
Tennessee site gets the animals on a 5-year contract worth nearly $15M.
Defense
Analysis: Listening Tour Gauges Real Cost of Army Cuts
Comment sessions highlight impact of bases on surrounding communities.
Management
Homeland Security Faulted for Program Fragmentation
House members, GAO call for stronger management in acquisition, IT, finances and human capital.
Nextgov
General Dynamics Picked to Patch Network Attack System
Air Force expects to openly solicit logistics support in five years.
Defense
The CIA Gave Karzai Bags Full of Cash for Over a Decade
NY Times describes suitcases, backpacks and even plastic grocery bags full of cash.
Defense
Obama Chemical Weapons ‘Red Line’ for Syria Keeps Shifting, Ex-Official Says
Growing confidence Assad used nerve agent sarin.
Tech
Air Force Secretary to Retire
Michael Donley will serve two more months in the role before departing.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: TRICARE Should Cover Physical Therapy Involving Horses
Why Congress should pass 'Kaitlyn's Law' today.
Defense