Defense
Pentagon: Even ‘independent’ Afghan battalions still rely on NATO
The coalitions Afghanistan exit strategy depends on capable local forces.
Defense
State Department to downsize presence in Iraq
Postwar ambitions said to be thwarted by Iraqi obstruction.
Defense
Insiders: Pentagon's budget cuts are pragmatic for changing times
Experts say NATO should end combat role in Afghanistan in 2014 as scheduled.
Defense
Defense must increase availability and awareness of child care, GAO says
Department is addressing space issues and stepping up outreach.
Management
U.S. withdraws staff from Syrian embassy
Deteriorating Syrian security situation shows 'Assad is losing control of the country,' U.S. official says.
Defense
Clinton: Bin Laden killing helps Obama deflect Romney critique
If the GOP candidate continues to call Obama an 'appeaser,' it could cost him the election, Clinton contends.
Defense
Buyouts, early outs could be part of Army plan to cut 80,000 soldiers and officers
Service may use authority granted in recent law, National Journal reports.
Defense
Top generals, admirals can make more in retirement than on active duty, report shows
USA Today identifies pension boon from 2007 law.
Defense
White House announces veterans hiring initiatives
New jobs at Interior could become permanent as 40 percent of the department's current workforce is slated to retire by 2016.
Defense
Long haul for U.S. to secure weapons stockpiles in Libya
Some missing antiaircraft missiles may have left the country.
Defense
Military danger pay now calculated by the day, not the month
Change is part of the Defense authorization act.
Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAC
Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.
Defense
Romney bashes announcement on Afghan troop withdrawal
He says unveiling the date 'makes absolutely no sense.'
Defense
Panetta: U.S. to wind down combat mission in Afghanistan next year
The Obama administration has previously promised to keep troops there until 2014.
Management
Defense buoys state campaign of Armed Services chairman's wife
Several of Patricia McKeon's contributors are executives at defense firms.
Defense
Mitt Romney to get Secret Service protection
Extra security comes in response to growing crowds at the GOP presidential contender's rallies.
Defense
Quietly, U.S. moves to block lawsuits by military families
Federal lawyers are trying to expand the government's legal immunity from exposure to medical malpractice claims.
Management
Lawmaker pushes to boost contractor work
Sam Graves’ bill would deny managers bonuses if goals are not met.
Defense