Defense

Homeland Security reorganizes border bureaus

To consolidate resources, Air and Marine Operations will move into Customs and Border Protection.

Defense

VA to boost mental-health services for returning troops

More soliders may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and amputation, says Principi.

Defense

House Homeland Security panel won't have say in 9/11 legislation

Committee focuses all its attention on making its case to become a permanent panel.

Defense

Senators accuse Air Force officials of hiding Boeing probe documents

Air Force official said e-mail records were not relevant to Senate Armed Services Committee investigation.

Management

Protest of Iraq security contract denied

Security services firm Dyncorp took issue with controversial $293 million award to British company.

Defense

Back pay snafu leaves 4,000 former INS employees in limbo

Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau inherits $10 million obligation.

Defense

Pentagon criticized for closed-door meeting on sexual misconduct

Meeting held to develop policy on reporting allegations of assault and misconduct and treating victims.

Defense

Homeland Security issues advice to businesses on terror attacks

"Ready Business" campaign mirrors department's broader "Ready America" effort.

Defense

Rumsfeld admits armed services may have to grow

Defense Science Board study concludes that the Pentagon does not have enough forces to meet requirements.

Defense

Army National Guard focuses recruiting efforts on nonmilitary

Stop-loss orders in the active-duty military have caused a shortfall in recruiting goals for the Army National Guard, so personnel officials are turning to the private sector.

Defense

House GOP leaders unveil plan to implement 9/11 changes

Bill is similar to Senate measure, but includes contentious provisions on immigration and law enforcement and excludes other key recommendations.

Defense

House GOP set to go with intelligence revamp bill

Defense

Senate Democrat pushes for quick action on intelligence reorganization

Disjointed intelligence community leaves country at risk, according to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn.

Defense

Task force to investigate Navy and Army academies

In the wake of an Air Force Academy report, the congressionally mandated task force will make recommendations in a year.

Defense

E-mails prompt requests for probe of Air Force secretary

Air Force official allegedly made promises in exchange for OMB support of a controversial proposal to lease 100 Boeing tankers.

Defense

Border chief touts biometrics as security tool

Administration official says biometrics programs are a mainstay of homeland security efforts.