Management
Pentagon showing only modest progress toward clean books
Deputy inspector general tells conference that 2014 auditability goal is at risk.
Defense
Neo-Nazis are using the Army as a training camp
The recruiting practice is gaining scrutiny in light of the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting.
Management
Obama tells Defense communities sequestration should be avoided
President takes to local media to call for ‘balanced approach’ to circumvent automatic cuts.
Defense
U.S. military chief's plane damaged in Afghan attack
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey was not near the aircraft at the time.
Defense
U.N. observers pull out of Syria
After four months the mission is pulling out of the country, citing escalating violence
Defense
Marine Corps pressured to end sponsorship of Ultimate Fighting
Petition from union, gay rights and anti-violence groups protests recruiting relationship.
Defense
Obama concerned about attacks from Afghan troops
Steps are being taken to reduce the killings, president says.
Defense
In Afghanistan, an increase in 'Green-on-Blue' killings
With the deaths of two U.S. troops on Friday, the Pentagon is investigating the trend of Afghan security forces killing Americans.
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