Pay & Benefits
Can the military save on pay and benefits without breaking faith?
Pentagon is engaged in a delicate balancing act.
Defense
Four-star general put in timeout over allegedly lavish expenses
General Kip Ward is under investigation for spending taxpayer money on lavish travel expenses.
Defense
Seven Americans die in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
NATO is investigating the cause of the crash.
Management
Sequestration could hit Washington area with recession, economist warns
But some disagree job losses would slice thousands off area’s federal and contractor payrolls.
Defense
VA limits purchasing authority amid probe of pricey conferences
Veterans group is disappointed in $5 million tab for two events.
Defense
Ryan in March: Pentagon brass not 'giving their true advice'
The allegation was serious; generals must give their 'best military advice.'
Oversight
Veterans Affairs faces probe of spending on two conferences
Employees may have received gifts of alcohol, concert tickets and spa visits.
Nextgov
7 reasons why Israel should not attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Israeli officials may see a "zero hour" for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, but it could backfire.
Defense
U.S. destroyer collides with oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
No one on either vessel was injured.
Defense
Meet America's first openly gay general
Army reserve officer Tammy Smith is promoted to brigadier general and publicly acknowledges her sexuality for the first time.
Defense
Three Americans killed by gunman in Afghan army uniform
This is the third such attack on coalition forces this week.
Defense
Wedding party finds how hard it is to get near a presidential candidate
Secret Service asks group to stand back; newlyweds get photo with Romney.
Management
Defense contractors downsized in good times, report finds
Researchers question link between sequestration and threatened job cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers consider TRICARE request
Pentagon explains why it wants to move health care money.
Nextgov
The Navy's quixotic quest to bury an unclassified laser leak
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is targeting Wired's Danger Room blog.
Defense
Defense gives up on another BRAC round, for now
Secretary says base closures will be critical to future of a slimmer Defense Department.
Defense
Simulated bodies could help military reduce use of animals in surgery training
Training with cut suits may provide better preparation, Marine Corps Times reports.
Defense
Afghanistan: Eyeing the exits
Neither Obama nor Romney has made clear how fast the remaining force of 68,000 U.S. troops should be pulled out before the deadline.
Defense