Defense
Defense doesn’t need Congress’ blessing to close bases
Financial pressures could force the Pentagon to move forward on its own under a less community-friendly approach, official warns.
Defense
Senators: Iran can't be allowed nuclear capability
Strategy of containment is unacceptable, trio writes.
Defense
Army suicides have risen dramatically since Iraq invasion, study shows
Authors say mental health deteriorates during prolonged combat.
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
Defense faces lawsuit from sexual assault victims
Lawmakers grill the department on hazing, lack of diversity.
Defense
Navy and Marine Corps to begin breathalyzer tests
Policies aim to curb alcohol abuse among service personnel.
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.'
Management
Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce
Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance.
Defense
Video: Heckler confronts Obama over Iran threat
At fundraiser, heckler shouts 'No war in Iran!' at president.
Defense
Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan gunmen
Six U.S. service members killed by Afghan colleagues in the past eight days.
Defense