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

Fire closes USDA headquarters

About 6,300 employees placed on administrative leave.

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

How the Pentagon plans to wean itself off fossil fuels

Programs helpfully align with Obama’s unwavering support for clean energy on the campaign trail.