Defense
Major defense contractors reap billions in no-bid contracts, report finds
Study shows almost half of all Pentagon contracts since 1998 were awarded without full and open competitions.
Defense
Proposed changes to Pentagon sexual misconduct policy draw mixed reaction
Comprehensive proposal not widely supported by Congressional Women's Caucus, which was expected to spearhead passage of the bill.
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