Defense

Panetta: Pentagon planning for potential Iran strikes

An attack would set Iran's nuclear program back only by a few years, officials warn.

Defense

Afghan Air Force probed in drug running

The service was established largely with American funds.

Defense

Pentagon weighs military strikes into Syria; clear risks remain

Diplomacy first, Panetta and Dempsey tell lawmakers.

Defense

Gingrich vows to strengthen 'fundamentally timid' spy agencies

GOP candidate also pledges to overhaul the State Department and increase awareness of the radical Islamic threat.

Defense

Panetta takes a slap at the GOP

'It’s easy to talk tough. Acting tough is a hell of a lot more important,' Defense secretary says.

Defense

Obama administration offers new defense for killing U.S. citizens

But the counterterror policy raises as many questions as it answers.

Management

TSA saves money through risk-based passenger screening

Administrator John Pistole expresses hopes for expanding trusted traveler programs.

Defense

McCain calls for air strikes on Syria

Ultimate goal should be to establish and defend safe havens for forces opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he says.

Defense

Romney to mother of Army daughter: How can Obama sleep at night?

The GOP contender charges that Obama has not defined the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.

Defense

Steep military cuts would be irresponsible, lawmaker says

Armed Services chairman touts bill to pay for the first year of sequestration by reducing the federal workforce by 10 percent through attrition.

Oversight

Ron Paul: No federal financial aid for tornado victims

GOP candidate sees a role for the National Guard after disasters, but says FEMA's involvement causes 'frustration and anger.'

Defense

Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan gunmen

Six U.S. service members killed by Afghan colleagues in the past eight days.

Defense

Obama defends Afghan apology as necessary to 'save lives'

Protests continue in Afghanistan after burning of Korans on Bagram Air Base.

Defense

Paul asks Clinton about U.S. apology for Koran burning

Critics should recall that previous presidents have apologized for similar incidents, GOP candidate says.

Tech

Video: Navy installing its largest solar film

Project on the commissary roof at a base in Japan may save $300,000.