Nextgov

Security presented as the foundation of new federal digital strategy

A blueprint for moving government services to mobile devices concentrates on protecting data, rather than the devices.

Defense

Obama names nominee to head nuclear agency

Allison Macfarlane tapped to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after Gregory Jaczko.

Defense

Why is General McChrystal teaching an off-the-record course at Yale?

It's fine for a military office to play the role of professor -- but not if that means allowing "special arrangements" that corrupt intellectual freedom.

Defense

General retracts controversial suicide comments

Fort Bliss commander apologizes for describing suicide as 'a selfish act.'

Defense

Obesity a national security issue, experts agree

America's weight problems threaten future military strength, retired Navy rear admiral says.

Tech

Analysis: Taking bots into battle

As unmanned systems advance, do humans have to remain in the loop?

Management

U.S. ambassadors to Afghanistan, Pakistan stepping down

Ryan Crocker and Cameron Munter are leaving their posts this summer.

Defense

General's blog post reignites Army suicide debate

In entry that was later removed, Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard called soldier suicides an "absolutely selfish act."

Defense

Public favors gays in military, not weddings

Half of Americans back House-passed legislation to bar same-sex weddings on military bases.

Defense

Iraq to purchase U.S. drones

Iraq will now have continuous watch over its oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.

Defense

Nuclear agency chairman stepping down

Gregory Jaczko is resigning, effective upon the confirmation of a successor, reports say.

Defense

Senators join forces to contain TRICARE hikes

Bipartisan bill would cap increases to certain health insurance fees in the program.

Pay & Benefits

House approves military pay raise

Chamber’s 2013 Defense authorization bill also rejects administration’s TRICARE premium hikes for retirees.