Defense
Initial assessment of Defense nuclear review nearing completion
Independent task force is expected to recommend changes, possible disciplinary measures in Air Force management.
Defense
Military health care benefit extended to reservist family members
Rule waives annual deductibles for dependents of some active-duty members of Reserves, National Guard.
Defense
GAO: Air Force must improve inventory monitoring systems
Watchdog says current approach does not follow best practices.
Defense
GOP convention presents security challenge
Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies must work together to protect a decentralized gathering.
Defense
Lawmakers call for trial run of new cargo security rule
Bipartisan group of House members says implementing the rule before testing it could disrupt the balance between security and commerce.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Intelligence Agency launches mega IT contract
Multiple award pact will provide technology equipment and services worldwide.
Defense
Former employees say Defense audit agency is 'broken'
Veterans of DCAA say performance metrics and quotas forced them to rush reports and limit investigations.
Defense
Lawmaker says DHS is thwarting cargo screening mandate
House Homeland Security Committee chairman cites 2007 law that requires all cargo to be scanned at foreign ports by 2012.
Defense
Pentagon to release draft request for proposals for tankers
The move marks the first official step in a restarting competition for the contract.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches mental health portal for vets
Soldiers can anonymously seek services for combat stress and other ailments without the social stigma.
Defense
Military retirement system should be overhauled, quadrennial review board says
Changes in benefits and incentives for attracting health care workers also are recommended.
Defense
U.S. counterterrorism efforts flounder in North Africa, GAO says
Interagency conflicts and lack of an integrated strategy thwart critical program.
Defense
Official says worksite raids and arrests setting records
Some lawmakers and immigrant advocates are concerned about the tactics used to produce those enforcement numbers.
Defense
House passes military construction-VA spending bill
Veterans Affairs would receive $47.7 billion, which is $4.6 billion above the fiscal 2008 funding level.
Defense
Nomination for top Air Force civilian post stalls
Senator intends to put a hold on the nomination because she is concerned Defense officials have failed to recognize the "gravity" of mistakes in their efforts to acquire aerial refueling tankers.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Tight-Lipped
In the fog of cyberspace, there is no security in silence.
Defense
Bush draws criticism after ordering intelligence overhaul
Lawmakers say that the White House kept them in the dark about the changes.
Defense
Navy details shift in plan for destroyers
Service should focus on destroyers that can guard against ballistic missiles and stealthy submarines operating far out at sea, officials say.
Defense
House lawmakers reach deal on plan to renew E-Verify
Bill would keep employee vetting program as voluntary, though some states have mandated its use.
Defense