Defense
IG finds gaps in State oversight of embassy guard contracts
Department is again under scrutiny for failing to properly manage private security guards in war zones.
Defense
Photo Gallery: High Fliers
As the military reviews its ban on women in ground combat, a ceremony honors pioneering female pilots.
News
Burning Question: Is $66 too much for bagels and juice?
That's what NASA paid -- per-person, per-day -- at a 2008 conference.
Defense
Air Force jet flies on plant oil fuel blend
New mix will be tested across the fleet; service wants to spur domestic development of renewable jet fuel.
Oversight
Republicans say Iraq watchdog should be a comptroller general candidate
GOP lawmakers would like to add Stuart Bowen, the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction, to Democrats’ list of contenders.
Defense
Defense chief urges Hill action on supplemental by early spring
Most of the $33 billion request would pay for the surge of 30,000 troops into Afghanistan and to accelerate training of Afghan security forces.
Pay & Benefits
It's really over this time; chambers finish health care overhaul
House and Senate pass reconciliation package tweaking legislation President Obama signed into law on Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Sick Leave Credit: The Details
A follow-up to last week’s column on getting sick leave credit toward retirement.
Defense
Pentagon revises gay ban enforcement policies
New regulations aim to introduce ‘a greater measure of common sense and common decency,’ says Defense secretary.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA chief says agency will ‘up its game’ with technology
Administrator Martha Johnson says improving the flow of information and data, and more reliance on social media will provide better service to agencies and will be what drives growth.
News
The Week in Comments: Postal reform, health care and whippersnappers
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Bill would extend TRICARE coverage to adult children
New Mexico lawmaker introduces legislation to increase maximum age of military dependent health coverage to 26.
Pay & Benefits
Health and wellness programs to expand beyond the Beltway
Personnel chief tells lawmakers he would like to set up health centers to serve federal facilities nationwide.
Oversight