Management
Former officer sent to prison after defrauding Coast Guard
Lt. Danielle Ferreira sentenced to 21 months for arranging contracts for family members.
Management
Long-awaited bird flu study shows it’s still a threat
Studies close chapter in ongoing debate over censoring scientific research.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon needs greater authority to issue bonuses, report says
Military pay report also finds combat tax breaks favor high-ranking officers.
Defense
Report: CIA helping arm Syrian opposition
Obama administration has denied that it has played a role in arming opposition forces.
Defense
House panel votes to hold Holder in contempt
The White House to invoked executive privilege over Fast and Furious documents.
Defense
Dempsey maps sequestration cuts at Defense
The Joint Chiefs chairman says the military has 'stretched out the rubber band.'
Defense
Insiders say leaks will affect foreign policy -- but only a little
Expect U.S.-Pakistani relations to deteriorate further, National Journal survey concludes.
Defense
Obama nominee for Iraq envoy steps down amid allegations of misbehavior
Withdrawal comes after a series of leaked, personal e-mails with a Wall Street Journal reporter.
Oversight
Lieberman calls for special counsel to probe leaks
Published details of what are described as U.S. cyberattacks on Iranian computer systems have prompted outrage.
Defense
U.S. will stop deporting young illegal immigrants
Obama administration will help them earn work permits instead.
Defense
Pentagon celebrates gay pride month for the first time
New recognition adds to a list of racial and ethnic celebrations at Defense.
Management
Contractors object to parts of Defense authorization bills
Caps on exec pay and stepped-up small business hiring goals called unrealistic.
Defense
Pentagon sexual assault office gets new director
Incoming leader, Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, currently guides repeal of don’t ask, don’t tell.
Defense
Panetta promises nothing important was leaked for the Bin Laden movie
The Defense chief testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Defense
The U.S. military is expanding its spy network in Africa
A wide-reaching network of air bases and Special Operations units will target terrorist and guerrilla groups.
Tech
Poll finds global disapproval of U.S. drone strikes
Greece, Egypt and Jordan had the highest percentages of opposition.
Defense
Powell against military intervention in Syria
Former Secretary of State suggests the U.S. 'work with the international community.'
Defense
Florida sues DHS in effort to purge voter rolls
State wants access to a database to verify the citizenship of suspected illegal immigrants.
Defense
Are black women key to easing military suicides?
Veterans Affairs officials hope to learn from culture of social support and encouragement that keeps suicide rates low.
Defense