Features
Keeping the Faith
Military compensation reform is in its infancy, but it’s already causing full-blown anxiety.
Features
Course Correction
After taking over the biggest defense program in history, F-35 program manager Vice Adm. David Venlet sought a return to acquisition fundamentals.
Features
The Next War
Today’s budget battles will determine what U.S. troops carry into real battles for years to come.
Management
The Obama and Ryan budgets, by the numbers
A comparison of how their proposals stack up on the specifics.
Nextgov
TRICARE outsources addiction treatment with little oversight
Congress ordered Defense to treat drug and alcohol abuse ‘epidemic’ at military facilities.
Oversight
Public really dislikes Congress
August is tied with February as the lowest rating in Gallup's 38-year history.
Pay & Benefits
Not all feds will have the option of phased retirement
Participation will require mutual consent of employees and their agencies.
Management
GSA freezes per diem rates at 2012 levels
Move is part of a governmentwide effort to curb travel spending.
Defense
VA limits purchasing authority amid probe of pricey conferences
Veterans group is disappointed in $5 million tab for two events.
Management
Video: Michelle Obama on The Tonight Show
The First Lady chats with Leno about the Olympics and her "Kiss Cam" moment.
Oversight
Lawmaker calls for investigation into alleged TSA racial profiling
Rep. Keating says Congress should conduct the probe, not the agency.
Management
Reagan OMB chief: Ryan's budget a 'fairy tale'
Op-ed attacks GOP for agreeing to Wall Street bailouts and cutting food stamp relief.
Oversight
All the president's mystery men and women
While campaigns trumpet their VP picks, voters get little insight into who might staff a president-to-be's cabinet -- and help set administration policy. Should that change?
Nextgov
Pentagon envisions new Air Force One
Aerospace firms are watching for calls for new presidential aircraft.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Say Hello to Romney/Ryan
After the Olympic break, late-night hosts get some shots in at the Republican ticket
Defense
Ryan in March: Pentagon brass not 'giving their true advice'
The allegation was serious; generals must give their 'best military advice.'
Management
Arctic drilling might wait until 2013, Interior Secretary Salazar says
Shell Oil agrees delay is likely.
Oversight
Romney-Ryan Pros and Cons
Five advantages and five hazards the House Budget Committee chairman brings to the ticket.
Oversight