Defense
The Army's Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress
The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.
Defense
During World War II, Sex Was a National-Security Threat
The government detained and quarantined so-called “patriotutes” to protect soldiers from sexually transmitted diseases.
Defense
White House Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
Defense
Intel Community Opens Campus in Suburban Maryland
Clapper dedicates site for 3,000 set in motion under BRAC.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Heads to Obama, Who Readies Veto Pen
The 2016 NDAA would give the Pentagon all the money the White House requested — but without resolving four-year-old budget caps.
Defense
Obama Apologizes for Afghan Hospital Bombing
He called the president of Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday to send his condolences.
Defense
Senate Moves Defense Policy Bill One Step Closer to Obama’s Veto Pen
But enough Democrats got on board to give Republicans the votes to override it in the Senate.
Defense
White House: Doctors Without Borders Incident Is a 'Tragedy'
There will be three investigations into the incident, the White House press secretary said Monday.
Pay & Benefits
Navy Employees Lose Furlough Case on Appeal
Court upholds MSPB’s ruling favoring agency in case involving 2013 sequester furloughs.
Nextgov
$460 Million CYBERCOM Contract Coming this Month; ‘Cyber Joint Munitions’ Help Wanted
The first job under the forthcoming contract to outsource all mission support involves a lot of digital munitions-making.
Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Nextgov
Director: DARPA's Cyber Strategy So Far Has Been 'Patch and Pray'
DARPA needs to adopt commercial technology and re-purpose it for military use, Arati Prabhakar said.
Defense
The Pentagon Used to Hook Everything To The Internet. Now It’s a ‘Big Problem’
The Internet of Things is supposed to make life easier. For the Pentagon, the quintessential early adopter, it has made life much harder
Pay & Benefits
No Change to Housing Allowance for Dual Military Couples, New Travel Per Diems, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Reports: HBO and Snapchat Are Helping the Government Fight ISIL Propaganda
To date, the government hasn't been able to create a counter-narrative that works.
Defense
Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill
Republican reintroduces Pay Our Military Act, which would also ensure some civilians do not miss a paycheck if government closes.
Defense
John McCain: Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Is Illegal
Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing.
Defense
Congress Gives Disabled Vets Hired as Feds Advance Sick Leave
Bill aims to help wounded warriors get to doctors’ appointments without eating up leave.
Defense
Starting in 2016, Women Can Be Navy SEALs
It won't be easy, says a Naval commander, but "[it's] the right thing to do."
Nextgov
Both DOD and the Intelligence Community are Working on Major IT Upgrades. Will They Work Together?
The two initiatives must play well with each other to ensure national security imperatives are best executed across all missions and personnel levels.
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