Defense

One of two nearly censored bird flu papers published

U.S. voices national-security concerns over bird-flu findings.

Defense

Air Force chief talks of shrinking budgets, post-Iraq exhaustion

Key priority is funding operations and maintenance, Gen. Norton Schwartz says.

Defense

Taliban announces 'spring offensive'

Annual campaign comes on the heels of President Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Defense

Mission accomplished -- at last?

Obama acknowledges the conflict in Afghanistan may never be completely over.

Defense

Video: Obama says goal he set for Afghanistan is within reach

'Over the last three year's the tide has turned,' he says.

Defense

Politicizing bin Laden’s death is 'very disappointing,' Romney says

Presumptive GOP nominee spoke with CBS’s Charlie Rose on Tuesday.

Defense

Secret Service can fully protect Obama, experts believe

Foreign-policy issues will favor Obama this election, National Journal Insiders say.

Defense

'We're on the path to al Qaeda's destruction,' terrorism adviser says

John Brennan speaks on security issues.

Defense

Clinton, Obama discuss bin Laden killing

'It was just an extraordinary experience,' secretary of State says.

Defense

Order aims to protect troops from predatory school recruiters

Effort limits access to vets and requires schools to disclose their qualifications.

Defense

Ex-TSA chief suggests letting security screeners take more initiative

Promoting new book, Hawley wants much-maligned agency to win back public.

Defense

Analysis: One year after bin Laden's death, a new world

Even U.S. conservatives are battling over how to handle the 'post-al Qaeda era.'

Defense

Japan, U.S. reach agreement on American military presence in Okinawa

It’s unclear whether local officials on the southern Japanese island will accept the terms.

Defense

Secret Service's sex scandal history just got a little less secret

Agency reportedly investigating El Salvador prostitution incident.

Management

Sex scandal hits Secret Service as most expensive presidential race gets under way

Agency has budgeted $113 million for candidate protection, a record high.

Defense

Returning troops get into more traffic accidents, group says

Car wrecks more likely in the six months after deployment.

Defense

Coast Guard not ready for national-security mission, insiders say

Many agree with Robert Papp, who last week condemned Obama's budget.

Defense

Report: Colombia prostitute stayed at same hotel as Obama

Agent brought the prostitute to the Hilton Hotel in Cartagena just days ahead of president's arrival, law enforcement official says.

Pay & Benefits

Defense asks Congress to improve civilian danger-zone benefits

Request is included in the annual Defense Authorization legislation.

Defense

CNN: Blackhawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, 4 presumed dead

An official said U.S. believes the helicopter went down during bad weather.