Defense
Analysis: Calling Out President Obama on Guantanamo Bay
Man held prisoner describes abuse at the hands of the present administration.
Defense
Administration Responding to Boston Marathon Explosions, Obama Says
President directs administration to provide whatever assistance is necessary.
Defense
Give Defense’s POW/MIA Sleuths Furlough Flexibility, Lawmakers Say
Bill would allow civilians at missing-personnel command to postpone furloughs.
Defense
Police Confirm Two Explosions and Casualties at Boston Marathon
Blasts occurred near the finish line.
Defense
What Exactly Does It Mean That the U.S. Is Pivoting to Asia?
Kerry trips show that the Obama Administration wants to re-balance foreign policy toward Asian powers.
Nextgov
Defense Plan for Cyber Intel Sharing Looks Like Controversial House Bill
CISPA-like program would be part of $79 million public-private initiative.
Defense
Union Calls on Pentagon to Eliminate Furloughs
Request comes as department officials are discussing further reductions to days of unpaid leave.
Defense
Pentagon Accidentally Reveals North Korea May Have a Nuclear Missile
The Defense Intelligence Agency cautioned that the weapon’s “reliability would be low.”
Defense
Amid Deep Cuts, the Pentagon Labors to Keep Its Forces Ready for Korea
The military could react quickly in the event of hostilities, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them
Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.
Pay & Benefits
Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget
Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.
Defense
Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures
New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.
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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