Defense

IG finds 211 misplaced or misidentified graves at Arlington

Army removes top officials after findings of gross mismanagement, dysfunctional organizational climate at national cemetery.

Defense

TSA nominee is diplomatic about screener bargaining rights

John Pistole says he would review the matter and consult with the Homeland Security secretary.

Defense

McHugh: Cuts will help Army priorities

The service will be allowed to use the money saved to meet other greater needs.

Defense

Pentagon tries to break from past on pay, personnel reform

Union and agency cooperation is critical to rebounding from NSPS’ demise, witnesses tell senators.

Defense

House could take up Senate supplemental

Majority leader says chamber might bypass a House Appropriations Committee markup of the spending measure and consider the Senate-approved bill.

Defense

Chief of the Year: Finance

Mark Easton, deputy chief financial officer, Defense Department.

Defense

Agency officials, employee groups set to discuss pay transition

Witnesses at NSPS hearing will propose alternative approach to pay retention.

Defense

Key senators miffed by intelligence pick

Nominee wrote a memo opposing some policy bill provisions strengthening the director of national intelligence position.

Defense

Lawmaker explores Pentagon savings ideas

Review by House Armed Services chairman would complement a five-year effort within the Pentagon to find more than $100 billion in cost savings.

Defense

Pentagon budget planning ‘out of sync’ with operational needs

In a new survey, Defense financial managers say budget process hinders warfighters.

Defense

Boeing finds foreign partner for chopper bid

U.S. aerospace giant will team up with Italian aircraft maker for competition to build presidential helicopters.

Defense

Forward Observer: Nuclear Time Bomb

Strategy document identifies nuclear terrorism threat as urgent.

Defense

Obama picks Pentagon official as intelligence chief

Lt. Gen. James Clapper might not be a popular choice with some lawmakers, according to reports.

Defense

From Nextgov.com: Panel to recommend certifications for cybersecurity workforce

New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.

Defense

DHS expands drone flights on Mexico border

Texas lawmakers have been trying for years for assistance but bureaucratic wrangling between Homeland Security and the FAA was a roadblock.

Defense

Pentagon maps out $100 billion cost savings plan

Cuts are part of a broader effort to curb federal spending.

Defense

NSA leader urges cybersecurity protocols

U.S. Cyber Command chief say nation needs precise rules of engagement to set standards for counterattacks to breaches of government data networks.

Defense

Pentagon official searches for the source of contracting waste

Defense acquisition deputy Frank Kendall wants to reform the behavior that leads to spiraling costs and schedule overruns.

Defense

Panel endorses performance-based pay for Defense intelligence employees

System is well-designed and the Pentagon should continue rolling it out as soon as implementation flaws are addressed, independent experts recommend.

Defense

From Nextgov.com: Amazon talks cybersecurity in the cloud for feds

Nextgov discusses government managers’ fear of losing control, data breaches and disaster recovery with Adam Selipsky, head of the company’s Web services division.