Defense
Obama names new military leadership team
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey tapped as new chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. named vice chairman and Gen. Ray Odierno designated to be Army chief of staff.
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House approves bill with nuclear treaty-limiting provisions as veto bait
The measures would restrict Obama's ability to reduce nuclear weapons.
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From Nextgov: Gates, Shinseki detail joint health record management and development plans
The Defense-Veterans Affairs project will use commercial software where possible, the secretaries say in a memo.
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In Joint Chiefs choice, Obama sees an independent but loyal soldier
Gen. Martin Dempsey would be the first Army official in the role since 2001.
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Dempsey to be tapped as next Joint Chiefs head
Adm. Mike Mullen is set to step down in October.
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White House threatens to veto defense bill
The alternate engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is key point of contention.
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Federal intelligence workforce must shed jobs, experts say
After a decade of hiring growth, budget realities now mean the intelligence community will have to downsize, a task force says.
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Cartwright said to be passed over for top military post
The general did not actively lobby for the chairman's job but would have been happy to undertake the post, friends say.
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Gates: Avoiding talk of cuts is 'managerial cowardice'
Outgoing Defense head says the military must determine what is essential -- and then be honest about the consequences of cuts.
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From Nextgov: Defense looks for commercial alternative to its broadband battlefield radio
The Army could buy as many as 25,000 of the radios by 2022, if the procurement goes through.
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Pentagon moves on new long-range bomber
Three contractors are expected to battle for the $55 billion order.
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Nuclear agency releases strategic plan for next decade
Nonproliferation and modernization of arsenal top list of priorities.
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Army reports significant jump in stress levels for combat troops
The findings reflect the 'historically high level of combat exposure' and the effects of multiple deployments, Army Surgeon General Eric Schoomaker says.
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Top officials warn against leaks in wake of bin Laden raid
Panetta tells staff that leaks could lead to prosecution.
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Was U.S. intelligence on bin Laden off target?
Officials have yet to report evidence that any of the plots the terrorist mastermind mulled over in his Pakistan compound actually became operational.
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Government fears too much disclosure in bin Laden raid will jeopardize future missions
The administration understands the public's demand for details of the rare mission but worries some officials are speaking too freely.
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Watchdog dings VA for poor management of rural health program
Office cannot be certain it wisely allocated nearly $300 million, IG concludes.
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Obama to ask Congress to extend FBI director's term by two years
Robert Mueller's cuurent term slated to end in September.
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Bin Laden journal addresses future attacks, possible targets
Documents indicate leader was involved in detailed planning.
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