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

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.

Defense

Military struggles to identify false valor, lacks award-recipient database

Lawmakers want to help employers verify veterans' decorations.

Defense

USDA, American Legion reach out to veterans

Partnership aims increase hiring of returned troops.

Defense

Parts of 9/11 victims' remains ended up in landfill -- report

Probe was sparked by media reports that military remains had been cremated at civilian facilities and ultimately sent to a landfill.

Defense

Panetta calls for tax increases, not Defense cuts

Pentagon chief also suggests changes to popular programs like Social Security.

Defense

Administration will weather latest Afghan storm

Firestorm over U.S. military burning of Korans likely won't have political legs.

Defense

More powder found at D.C. mail facility

The substance appears to be harmless.

Defense

Pentagon defends $1 trillion fighter jet fleet

Defense still looking to cut costs of F-35 program.