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.

Defense

Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan policeman

This is the sixth such attack in just two weeks.

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.