Defense
Obama to announce plan to curb veteran unemployment
Announcement comes as part of a group of executive orders trying to jolt the economy.
Defense
As wars wind down, some forces face wearying future
The strain on the highly trained forces will only increase as a shadow war ramps up against high-ranking militants in countries like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.
Defense
Insiders: State Department ill-equipped to lead Iraq transition
Experts doubt the diplomatic agency's ability to be fully effective after security forces leave.
Defense
Defense urged to create central domestic violence database
Watchdog group criticizes the Pentagon's slow progress on tracking and targeting abuse.
Defense
VA plans largest tablet computer deployment
Up to 100,000 devices will be managed through a vendor-operated cloud computing center.
Defense
State Department faulted in effort to train Iraqi police
IG report cites lack of agency cooperation with auditors.
Defense
Senate approves COLA hike for disabled vets
Bill provides 3.6 percent increase and also boosts benefits to surviving spouses and children.
Defense
Condoleezza Rice had tumultuous relationship with Cheney, memoir says
Cheney's staff was “very much of one ultra-hawkish mind," former secretary of State and national security adviser writes.
Defense
Obama: 'America's war in Iraq is over'
Remaining 43,000 troops will leave the country by the end of the year.
Defense
FEMA urged to increase accountability
Improper payments and stretched resources affect the agency’s performance, lawmakers say.
Defense
U.S. drone struck Qaddafi's convoy, Pentagon says
French warplane also struck the convoy, before the longtime Libyan leader was reportedly captured and killed.
Defense
Former ICE employee admits stealing from the government
Ahmed Adil Abdallat faces up to 10 years in prison for misusing a diplomatic passport and submitting false travel expenses.
Defense
NATO given proof of Qaddafi death, allied military official says
Still pictures and video imagery 'leave no doubt' of the death of the former Libyan leader.
Defense
Libyans say Qaddafi dead, U.S. yet to confirm
A National Transitional Council military chief told Al Jazeera the ousted Libyan leader died of wounds sustained during his capture near his hometown.
Defense
Cost of new battlefield radio program pegged at $1.5 billion
Army wants to field at least 10,000 radios by 2014.
Defense
Obama and first lady announce new jobs for veterans
Association representing 270 companies will hire 25,000 vets and their spouses by the end of 2013, first couple says.
Defense
Military health and retirement benefits take a hit in lawmakers’ proposals
Recommendations to the super committee include TRICARE fees and changes in compensation systems.
Defense
White House immigration message: We’re tough
Homeland Security cites growing deportation numbers as progress.
Defense
Clinton arrives in Libya, pledges more aid for wounded, securing weapons
New aid package, expected to total about $11 million, will include transportation to treat some of the most severely wounded and provide spare parts to fix medical equipment.
Defense