Defense
Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures
New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.
Nextgov
Pentagon's 2014 Budget Continues the Department's Focus on Asia
Defense officials are seeking nearly $5 billion for cyber operations and $10 billion for space capabilities.
Nextgov
Pentagon Assigns $380 Million to Controversial Air Defense System
The department is cooperating with Germany and Italy on the Medium Extended Air Defense System.
Defense
Sequestration Furloughs Would Hit 94 Percent of Navy Civilians
Cuts will hit veterans, which make up half the service’s civilian workforce.
Nextgov
VA Seeks to Quadruple Funding for Paperless Claims System
Overall, department requests 4 percent increase in 2014 discretionary budget.
Defense
OPM to Agencies: Create Personal Advocates for Civilians Returning from Combat Zones
Each agency should designate a liaison to ensure employees receive benefits post combat.
Defense
Botched Attack Kills State Department Employee in Afghanistan
Anne Smedinghoff, 25, is the first State official who has been killed there since the war begun.
Defense
Senators Demand Answers on Restoration of Military Tuition Assistance
Continuing resolution included measures to restart the program.
Defense
North Korea Sure Is Acting Like It Wants to Start a War
The rogue nation has reportedly suggested to the Russian, British, and other governments that they might want to evacuate their embassies.
Defense
North Korea Reportedly Just Moved Its Missiles a Little Closer to the U.S.
The rogue nation has shifted its mid-range Musudan missile to the east coast of the country.
Defense
Army Investigating Fort Knox Shooting
Victim a civilian employee at Army Human Resources Command.
Defense
Hagel Vows to Trim Military Benefits and Modernize Strategy
In first speech, Pentagon chief stresses cooperation with other agencies.
Defense
Concerned About Force Reductions? The Army Is Listening
Service hosts sessions to hear from affected communities.
Defense
Defense Secretary to Take Pay Cut in Solidarity With Furloughed Feds
Pentagon’s top two leaders stand with civilian employees facing unpaid leave.
Defense
A Brief History of Radical Islamists in the U.S. Armed Forces
Eric Harroun was charged Thursday for fighting alongside Jabhat al-Nusra, but he's far from the first veteran to turn to terrorism. Nor is he likely to be the last.
Defense
It’s Official: Furloughs at Customs and Border Protection Postponed
CBP officers will retain regular hours and overtime rights -- for now.
Defense
Sequestration Could Lead to Job Losses, Defense Comptroller Says
Across-the-board cuts also are expected to curtail long-term military readiness
Defense
From a Bloody Battle in Afghanistan to the Pitchers Mound at Nationals Park
Medal of Honor recipient throws the ceremonial first pitch.
Oversight
Caroline Kennedy Headed to Japan as New Ambassador
The Obama administration is sending Kennedy to Tokyo.
Defense