Defense
Air Force to survey some civilian employees on buyouts
Service’s Materiel Command plans to gauge civilian workforce interest in voluntary retirement or job separation.
Defense
In face of budget cuts, Gates still wants $35B Air Force tankers
Pentagon has begun a review of all spending, officials say.
Defense
Pentagon more likely to tweak than cut weapons programs
Official says 'We’re not out there to kill programs.'
Defense
WikiLeaks suspect to be moved to Fort Leavenworth
Human rights groups have complained of "inappropriate" treatment of Bradley Manning at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.
Defense
One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't
The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.
Defense
Defense contract audits manager accused of unprofessional behavior
Supervisor in audit agency’s Texas field office is the latest in a string of alleged misconduct cases.
Defense
Pentagon investigation casts doubt on Rolling Stone's McChrystal article
Embarrassing comments by then-top commander in Afghanistan could not be verified by Defense officials.
Defense
Senator questions contractor compliance with Iran sanctions law
McCaskill calls on GAO to investigate whether contractors have business relationships with prohibited Iranian firms.
Defense
Events frequently overtake long-term Pentagon planning
President Obama seeks cuts in future defense budgets, but any plan will likely see multiple revisions in the years ahead.
Defense
Most cuts to Pentagon already were in the works
Budget deal largely eliminates programs the Defense Department had previously put on the chopping block.
Defense
White House launches major effort to support military families
Initiative targets employment, education and health of service members, spouses and kids.
Defense
Navy secretary announces special review team for contracts
Move comes in the wake of a bribery and kickback scandal.
Defense
Drug cartels seek to exploit corrupt federal agents
Homeland Security has enough challenges in border enforcement without officers taking bribes.
Defense
Tough task awaits next Defense secretary
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is one candidate to replace Robert Gates, who is expected to step down this summer.
Defense
Shutdown could spell trouble for contractors
Contracts not related to exempt activities or funded through annual appropriations could be halted.
Defense
Gates: Troops could face delay in full pay for April
Defense secretary in Iraq war zone tells service members that size of their next check depends on duration of a government shutdown.
Defense
Military and essential civilians would be paid after shutdown
Defense contractors would be paid out of funds already obligated, Pentagon officials say.
Defense
Obama signs policy directive on government's emergency preparedness
Order emphasizes fusing together the capabilities of federal, state, and local authorities to respond to crises.
Defense
Napolitano lashes out at border critics
Homeland Security head says opponents of federal efforts to beef up border security are just being political.
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