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.

Magazine

Topping Off

The Air Force has made synthetic fuel production a top mission.

Features

Purchasing Power

The Air Force buys more electricity from renewable sources than any other federal agency, and it’s in the market for more.

Features

Building Capacity

The General Services Administration is driving the market for sustainable workplaces.

Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire 2009

A guide to picking the perfect day to leave in order to maximize your benefits.

News And Analysis

On Mullen's Mind

The president’s top military adviser reflects on war and bureaucracy.

News And Analysis

Second Chances

A lawmaker is on a mission to convince the government to hire more ex-offenders.

News And Analysis

Prime Time For E-Verify

Contractors will have to check their employees immigration status, but is the system ready?

Perspective

Everyone a Changemaker

The citizen sector’s path to a better world.

Viewpoint

Touting Transparency

The Air Force links packets of information to make strategic decisions across the board.

Viewpoint

Across the Divide

Government’s next leaders must strike a balance between civil servants and federal contractors.

Defense

ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Tight-Lipped

In the fog of cyberspace, there is no security in silence.

Management Matters - Advice And Dissent

The New Open-Door Policy

Get out of your office and see your employees in action.

Managing Technology

Don’t Risk It

Information technology can help agencies meet their most important mission—protecting the public.

Features

Green Government

From clean-fuel fleets to eco-friendly offices, agencies face myriad challenges in their newest mission—saving the environment.

Features

Backing Into Conservation

While being eco-friendly isn’t the driving force behind the data center consolidation at VA, it’s turning out to be a big fringe benefit.

Features

Tracking Greenbacks

Now that a federal program to buy green goods is a reality, Uncle Sam is discovering the difficulty of measuring its results.

Features

Time for Telework

As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.

Editor's Notebook

Creative Energy

Agencies will need more than their share of creative energy to become models of environmentally friendly practices.