Defense

How Hillary Clinton’s ‘Smart Power’ Feminism Informs Her Foreign Policy

The author of a new book on Clinton’s global impact sees two factors behind her strong foreign policy stance.

Defense

The Letter Urging a U.S. Rethink on Syria

Fifty-one State Department officials are urging the Obama administration to conduct airstrikes against the Assad regime.

Defense

Air Force Wants New Plane to Replace A-10, Fight ISIS

Generals float idea of new CAS aircraft — and beyond that, an “arsenal plane” or “flying Coke machine.”

Defense

The Senate Passed a Bill Requiring Women to Register For the Draft

Under the bill, women would have to register for the draft if they turned 18 on or after Jan. 1, 2018.

Management

Senate Moves to Change Vets’ Preference in Federal Hiring

Defense authorization bill conferees will have to decide whether to include the change in the final version of the legislation.

Defense

Those Lost Investigation Files Have Been Found, Air Force Says

The service is still investigating how files from more 100,000 inspector general cases — and their backups — became corrupted.

Management

Federal Contractor Guidance on Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination Arrives Amid Heated Congressional Debate

Rule implementing Obama executive order seeks to clarify new requirements and help contractors avoid sex and pay discrimination.

Defense

Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records

Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.

Defense

POSYDON Is Like GPS, But for Underwater Drones

The U.S. Navy is developing a new kind of system—built specifically for drone submarines.

Defense

What is Known About the Orlando Gunman

Omar Mateen had reportedly been investigated by the FBI, and pledged allegiance to ISIL in a 911 call before he committed the worst shooting in US history.

Defense

Obama Condemns ‘Most Deadly Shooting in American History’ as FBI Opens Probe

Islamic State news agency claims group is responsible for attack.

Defense

Meet the Navy SEAL Leading the Fight Against ISIS Messaging

Michael Lumpkin believes he’s got a model for future efforts to counter extremism online in real time.

Management

Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's "up or out" promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.

Management

How Boeing Aims To Fix Its Broken Tanker

New hardware on the balky refueling boom will be tested next month.