Management
Saudi Losses in Yemen War Exposed by U.S. Tank Deal
The U.S. State Department says Riyadh can buy 153 Abrams tanks, 20 of which will replace ones destroyed in combat.
Defense
This is the War Against al-Qaeda the Next President Will Inherit
Fifteen years after invading Afghanistan in pursuit of the 9/11 attackers, the U.S. is bombing a half-dozen more countries.
Defense
How Not to Plan for ‘The Day After’ In Libya
In its anti-ISIS bombing campaign in Libya, the United States seems destined to once again sacrifice long-term stability for short-term gain.
Defense
Zika's Threat to the U.S. Military
More than 40 service members, including one pregnant woman, have been infected with the mosquito-borne virus since January.
Pay & Benefits
New Leave Benefit for Eligible Disabled Vets Takes Effect in November
OPM publishes final rule on law giving up-front leave for medical appointments to vets with a 30 percent or more disability rating.
Management
F-35 is ‘Ready For War;’ Now the Air Force Wants More, and Faster
Buying more JSFs would lower the per-plane price tag and allow the service to retire older jets sooner.
Defense
All the Nuclear Weapons President Donald Trump Would Have at His Disposal
Trump has reportedly taken an interest in the US nuclear arsenal. So just how big is it?
Defense
Neither Clinton Nor Trump Will Be Able to Fix the Pentagon’s Budget
With the federal budget capped through 2021, defense spending will be an immediate first test of the next American president.
Defense
Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’
There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.
Defense
Families of Fallen Service Members Demand Apology From Trump
Group says the Republican’s remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American killed in action are “repugnant” and “anti-American.”
Defense
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Defense
It’s Time For Us to Admit We're Afraid of Terrorism
The far right isn't afraid to admit to fear in the wake of brutal attacks like the one in Nice. More mainstream politicians would be wise to follow suit.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Takes the Reins of Sexual Assault Whistleblower Investigations
Victimized Army National Guard Officer shares traumatic story with multi-agency staff.
Defense
Until We Reduce Cybercrime, Expect More Russian Meddling
A strong U.S. response to the DNC theft might discourage state-sponsored attacks, analysts and industry leaders say, but it won’t stop them.
Defense
More Charges for Chelsea Manning
The U.S. Army whistleblower could face solitary confinement for charges related to her July 5 suicide attempt.
Defense
Trump Shows the Flaws of NSA Surveillance
His call for Russian hackers to break into Hillary Clinton’s email validate the worst suspicions of security-state critics.
Defense
Intel Community Whistleblower Chief Fighting Old Pentagon Bosses
Dan Meyer tells MSPB he was retaliated against for being gay and pro-whistleblower.
Defense
Donald Trump Wants Russian Hackers to Cyber-Attack the United States
This may mark the first instance in which a major-party candidate for the US presidency has actively sought assistance from a foreign power.
Oversight
The People Trump's Border Wall is Supposed to Protect the Most Say They Don't Want It
The majority of Americans living next to dividing line between the U.S. and Mexico say they don't need the barrier.
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