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.
Defense
VA will hire more mental health care workers
Agency adding 1,900 in light of growing veteran demand for psychological, social services.
Defense
Marines open infantry training to women
In historic move, the service will prepare female officers to serve and lead troops in combat.
Management
Obama to renominate GOP commissioner to NRC
Republicans alleged Kristine Svinicki was being punished for whistleblowing.
Defense
Gingrich Secret Service detail still costing taxpayers
Struggling campaign doesn't plan to change its protection, spokesman says.
Defense
Can the military police itself?
U.S.-led command in Afghanistan has been rocked by a series of missteps in recent months.
Defense
Three Secret Service agents leave amid scandal
One was allowed to retire, one was 'removed for cause,' and the other resigned.
Defense
Woman involved in Secret Service misconduct interviewed
Account adds detail to Colombia sex scandal.
Defense
Panetta: Graphic photos 'absolutely' violate military regulations, core values
Defense Secretary says he regrets the images were published.
Defense
Obama 'has confidence' in Secret Service chief
President trusts Mark Sullivan to investigate of Colombia sex scandal, press secretary says.
Defense
U.S. soldiers reportedly pose with dead Afghan suicide bombers
The Army has launched an investigation.
Defense
One-time critic tapped to head Defense Intelligence Agency
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as its next intelligence chief.
Defense