Defense

U.S. military has changed dramatically since first Gulf War

The U.S. military that's ready to go to war in Iraq may look the same as its Desert Storm counterpart of 12 years ago, but it is an altogether different force.

Defense

White House planning to delay war spending request

Pay & Benefits

Interview skills

Asking the right questions during an interview can help agencies hire the best employees.

News

Divided House panel approves steep domestic spending cuts

A sharply divided House Budget Committee approved a budget resolution early Thursday morning that would boost defense spending but cut domestic programs across the board.

Defense

Navy frigate rescues Iraqi sailors

Tech

Progress on e-gov projects varies widely

Management

House panel orders cuts in benefits spending, pushes pay parity

The budget resolution passed by the House Budget Committee on Thursday proposed a $39.46 billion cut in spending on federal benefits programs over the next 10 years. The House panel also approved a provision supporting military-civilian pay parity.

Defense

Navy outlines plans for ‘lightning quick’ strike against Iraq

An unprecedented barrage of Tomahawk cruise missiles fired from more than 30 Navy ships in the Persian Gulf would most likely kick off a “lightning quick” United States war against Iraq, the commander of the aircraft carrier Constellation Battle Group said Wednesday.