Defense
Pain of Defense service contractor cuts might not be felt evenly
Spending decreases in Senate policy bill wouldn’t necessarily result in across-the-board pay or hiring freezes, industry reps say.
Defense
Army settles on site for national museum
After a decades-long decision process, officials have picked the north post of Fort Belvoir, Va., for a central facility honoring the service’s 236-year history.
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Gen. Petraeus would endorse 30,000 troops home by end of 2012
The commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan is expected to be confirmed by September as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Defense
American commander says Taliban using children in Afghan suicide attacks
Official says coalition and Afghan forces are making progress, but he predicts a tough few months ahead.
Defense
Senate panel cuts $6.4 billion from Pentagon request
Cut represents a modest portion of the $682.5 billion authorization plan.
Defense
Case closed: District court dismisses bin Laden charges after nearly 13 years
Bin Laden had been wanted for more than a decade in New York.
Defense
Suspicious package found near Pentagon
Device was deemed "safe" after a bomb squad was called to the scene.
Defense
Government hiring of vets is on the rise, report finds
More than a quarter of new hires are vets.
Defense
Appropriators back $1 billion decrease in nuclear agency budget
Figure is $1.1 billion below Obama's initial $11.7 billion request for NNSA.
Defense
House Committee slashes conventional "global strike" funds
Defense officials say a small number of these arms are necessary as an alternative to some nuclear weapons.
Defense
Pentagon in search of 'secret' farmers for Afghanistan
Why is the U.S. sending farmers with high security clearance to Afghanistan?
Defense
Pentagon: No more big defense mergers
Acquisition chief predicts industry will go through a period of profound change as it adjusts to a new era of austerity.
Defense
U.S. needs effective counter-WMD strategy, Defense official says
President Obama has identified countering WMD threats as a top national security goal.
Defense
White House Afghan review unlikely to alter slow drawdown
This time, Petraeus and the White House will keep deliberations process quiet and brief.
Defense
Adm. Mullen: Local groups need to take lead on services for military families
Washington is best suited for a support role, outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs says.
Defense
Pentagon unveils sweeping Energy strategy
The plan will help to cut military dependence on oil and expand its use of alternative energy.
Defense
Auditor clarifies comment about missing cash in Iraq
As Pentagon winds down U.S. support for reconstruction, jury still out on $6.6 billion allegedly unaccounted for.
Defense
Senate panel approves Panetta for Defense secretary
Armed Services Committee gave consent in a unanimous voice vote.
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U.S. casualties up as debate over withdrawing troops intensifies
Deaths in Afghanistan this year have exceeded the record pace of 2010.
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