Defense

USAID Withdraws Request for 'Attractive' Images of Work in Afghanistan

Agency says the idea was to provide Afghans a view of the help Americans are providing, but the effort is being reevaluated.

Defense

Senate to Take Up Veterans' Bill Later This Month

Measure tackles a range of issues, including health care, education and employment.

Pay & Benefits

Democrats Set Trap for Republicans on Veterans Benefits

Both parties are racing to reverse $6 billion in military retirements cuts, but first they plan to trade plenty of partisan blows.

Defense

Taliban Take Military Dog Hostage

A spokesperson for the group claimed the animal "was of high significance" to U.S. forces.

Pay & Benefits

Can Uncle Sam Help Vets Get Bang for Their College Buck?

Veterans Affairs is promising its program will help students effectively use their GI Bill tuition funding.

Oversight

Senator, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report

Panel says removing commanders' authority in military sexual-assault cases would not boost reporting or reduce the number of incidents.

Defense

Poll: Americans Growing More Negative About Success in Afghanistan

But more than half still support the decision to use military force.

Defense

Report: Sequestered Air Force Should Cut Active Duty, Boost Reserves

The national report comes as the Pentagon attempts to deal with steep budget cuts.

Management

The Air Force’s Scandal That Won’t Stop Spreading

Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test.

Defense

Don't Be Fooled: Military Benefits Are on the Chopping Block

Even if Congress repeals recent cuts, it faces a battle with the Pentagon over compensation reform.

Defense

Senator Suggests Using War Funds to Pay for Vets Benefits Bill

Overseas contingency operations fund would be tapped to restore $6 billion in pension cuts.

Pay & Benefits

What Will Congress Cut to 'Support Our Troops'?

Lawmakers are scrambling to avoid veterans' anger over spending cuts, but they can't decide how to pay for it.

Defense

Air Force Official Resigns After Criticism Over Sexual Assault Ruling

Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin said his decision to throw out a case has become a distraction.

Pay & Benefits

Senators Look to Block Budget Deal's Cut to Military Retirement

Cut doesn't begin taking effect until December 2015, giving lawmakers time to seek offsetting cuts elsewhere.

Management

Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.

Oversight

Republican Senators Battle Budget Cuts Targeting Military Retirees

Deal would decrease the annual cost-of-living adjustment for working-age military retirees by 1 percent.

Defense

Panetta Leaked Information to Hollywood Writer

Former CIA director says he didn’t know the writer was present during a speech with classified information.

Oversight

Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Nominee

Two panel members opposed Jeh Johnson, but he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.