Defense
No Exceptions: Defense Chief Opens All Military Jobs to Women
In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest, male or female.
Defense
The United States Arrested 56 American Islamic State Supporters This Year
The group is quite diverse.
Defense
Obama Quietly Signs Guantanamo Freeze Into Law
The president gave the defense authorization bill his signature, but rejected what he called unconstitutional restrictions on his push to close the military prison in Cuba
Oversight
Watchdog Vindicates Whistleblowers Who Warned Navy Yard Was Not Secure
Two managers spoke up months before deadly shootings.
Defense
Congress Eyes Changes to Visa-Waiver Travel Program
Lawmakers want to tighten the visa-waiver program to keep Islamic State militants out of the U.S.—and this time, they have the White House’s support.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Want National Security Damage Assessment on OPM Hack
The House version of the 2016 Intelligence Authorization Act mandates a report on whether the hack disrupted overseas operations.
Management
Contractor Who Delivered Faulty Weapon Sights Pays $25M
Pentagon, Homeland Security and FBI took deliveries for seven years.
Management
ISIS ‘a Serious Threat for Some Time to Come’
Obama also said Russia is unlikely to change its tactics in Syria in the near future.
Defense
U.S. to Send Special Forces to Iraq to Aid in Fight Against ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter says they will assist rebels fighting the Islamic State and be in a position to carry out “unilateral” strikes in Syria.
Defense
White House Refuses to Rank Terrorism vs. Global Warming
A senior adviser to President Obama declined to say which of the two threats was more important.
Defense
Congress's AUMF Debate in the Wake of the Paris Terrorist Attacks
The Paris attacks have brought new proposals, but legislators seem no closer to passing a resolution.
Management
Congress Weighs In on Defense Procurement Gaps
The solution is new skills, not new rules.
Defense
Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.
Defense
Obama's Speech Before Thanksgiving: There is No 'Specific, Credible Threat' to the Homeland
The president attempted to reassure a panicked populace in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Defense
A History of Sternly Written State Department Travel Warnings
As anti-terrorism operations heat up in Europe, U.S. officials issued a rare worldwide alert for Americans traveling abroad.
Defense
Can the U.S. Military Construct a Disaster-Resilient City?
Cities are incredibly complex, and break in complicated ways. Understanding that complexity will be key to mitigating tomorrow’s disasters.
Nextgov
Next Step in DOD-VA Health Records Sharing: Doctors’ Scribbles and Other ‘Unstructured’ Data
One of the most important aspects of DOD’s future electronic health records system is its ability to pull in and display unstructured data in raw text from electronic health records.
Nextgov
Pentagon Ready to Certify Health Records Interoperability with VA
DOD says it has surpassed congressional requirements for sharing data with VA.
Defense
Air Marshal Whistleblower Wins Job Restoration With Back Pay
Merit Systems Protection Board backs MacLean over the Homeland Security Department.
Defense