Defense

Benghazi suspect released for lack of evidence

Only man arrested in embassy attack is out of jail.

Defense

Threatened delay in defense budget adds to planners’ uncertainty

Comptroller Hale puts new Pentagon sequestration figure at $45 billion.

Defense

Why John Brennan's path to the CIA is easier than four years ago

Brennan previously withdrew amid controversy over his service in the George W. Bush administration.

Defense

6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel

The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.

Defense

Report: Obama to tap John Brennan as CIA director

Brennan is the president's top counter-terrorism adviser.

Defense

Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue

Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.

Pay & Benefits

Military pay raise becomes law

Obama signs defense legislation authorizing 1.7 percent raise for service members in 2013.

Defense

How Obama decides your fate if he thinks you're a terrorist

A look inside the "disposition matrix" that determines when -- or if -- the administration will pursue a suspected militant

Tech

How U.S. defense companies are gearing up to arm new Asian buyers

Vietnam and Myanmar beckon.

Defense

Al-Qaeda puts a bounty on a U.S. ambassador's head

The group has reportedly posted on Islamist websites that they will give money to anyone who kills an American soldier in the next six months.

Management

Analysis: Reading tea leaves of political appointments not yet made

Is the White House side-stepping the Senate confirmation process?

Management

Revolving door still open to Coast Guard top officers, senior execs, GAO finds

Higher-ups often leave for agency contractors.

Defense

Analysis: Is Chuck Hagel being punished for stance on Iraq?

For too many lawmakers, a Defense Secretary Hagel would be a nagging reminder of what they got wrong.

Defense

Reported sexual assaults at military academies continue to rise

Number has increased since 2008.

Management

White House wavers on Hagel, considers others for Defense

Nebraska Republican’s Pentagon nomination appears to be failing because of his blunt advocacy of unpopular positions.

Defense

Congress approves Defense measure

Bill with provisions on military pay and benefits, civilian jobs heads to Obama.

Defense

NRA chief calls for corps of armed officers at schools

Force would include active and retired military service personnel.

Pay & Benefits

House approves military pay raise

Defense authorization conference report also directs Pentagon to shrink its workforce.