Defense
Panetta regrets costly flights home
The Defense Secretary's travel is significantly more frequent than two of his predecessors.
Defense
Military elevates handling of sex crimes
Higher-level officers will handle allegations of rape, sexual assault and other offenses.
Defense
Panetta, Dempsey refute GOP claims of budget dissenters
Lawmakers had suggested senior military leaders don't support Obama’s 2013 budget.
Defense
Dempsey: 'We let the boss down' in Colombia
Joint Chiefs chairman apologizes for troops' alleged role in sex scandal.
Defense
Reported military sexual assaults rose in 2011
New steps Defense has taken include expanded legal assistance and expedited victim transfers.
Management
Pentagon defends approach to tax-delinquent contractors
Acquisition chief Kendall responds to senators on Leonie Industries.
Defense
Leaving Afghanistan early would 'set the stage for another 9/11,' ambassador says
Ryan Crocker says the U.S. should continue its mission.
Defense
Obama waiting to pass judgment on Secret Service case
A dozen Secret Service agents and a handful of U.S. service members have been accused of misconduct in Colombia.
Defense
Five U.S. military personnel also suspected of inappropriate conduct in Colombia
Conduct allegedly took place at same hotel where recalled Secret Service agents were staying.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan Roth option delayed for Pentagon employees
Some other agencies also will have to wait until after the May 7 launch.
Defense
White House defends its approach to North Korea
Missile launch does not mean the Obama administration's effort to engage Pyongyang has failed, official says.
Defense
More revisions to the official bin Laden raid story
His youngest wife may not have been shot in the leg.
Defense
Romney: Obama's 'incompetence' emboldened North Korea
President should not have tried to appease the regime with food-aid deal, GOP contender says.
Management
Obama declines to issue executive order on contractor bias
Gay rights groups had hoped for quick action to advance legislation.
Defense
Chief of naval operations decries sexual assault epidemic
Adm. Jonathan Greenert also discusses key personnel and Navy’s 2020 strategy.
Defense
Former Penn State president now working on national security
It is unclear whether Spanier, forced out in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal, is working for the government or a contractor.
Defense
Why it's criminal to lie about military honors
As the Supreme Court decides whether to uphold the Stolen Valor Act, the public should note the damage that fraudulent veterans have already done.
Pay & Benefits
IG: Customs shelling out millions in workers’ comp
The agency has not effectively managed costs of compensating employees injured on the job, watchdog says.
Defense