Defense
Generals in Afghanistan Failed to Cancel Unneeded $36 Million Facility
SIGAR and lawmakers call for generals to be held accountable for “misconduct and mismanagement.”
Defense
Here's How the Government Calculates Terrorist Bounties
Osama Bin Laden had a $25 million prize on his head, and even that might have been undervalued.
Defense
Air Force Trims Drone Ops to Get Workforce ‘Healthy’
The service is dropping five of its 65 combat air patrols so its overtaxed pilots and intelligence operators can catch their breath.
Defense
House Backs Bill Ensuring Reprimands Remain on VA Employees’ Records
Admonishments and reprimands currently disappear after a few years.
Nextgov
Navy Needs Help Making Sure Its Drones are Hack-Proof
Aerial weapons systems were not expected to become part of the so-called Internet of Things.
Oversight
The House Benghazi Committee Has Some Questions for Clinton Ally Sidney Blumenthal
The longtime family confidante's messages to Hillary Clinton on Libya are drawing fresh attention.
Defense
Senate Defense Bill Lays Out Acquisition Reforms, HQ Personnel Cuts
McCain lauds trims of $10 billion in “unnecessary spending.”
Oversight
Compensation Plan for U.S. Hostages Held in Iran Advances
President Obama expected to sign nuclear-talks act with pledge separate from Isakson bill.
Defense
Obama Will No Longer Give Police Bayonets and Grenade Launchers
Hummers and drones are still on the table, however.
Defense
Dog Bites (Mail)Man: The 10 Cities Where Dogs Attack Letter Carriers the Most
USPS wants to debunk the 'myth' that dogs won’t bite.
Defense
House Passes Major Bill Overhauling Military Retirement
The fiscal 2016 Defense authorization act automatically enrolls new troops into the Thrift Savings Plan.
Defense
U.S. Bid to Stand Up Afghan Aviation Capabilities Falters
SIGAR warns $562 million effort may require a new training contract.
Defense One
A New Way To Help Our Troops Enter the Workforce
The Pentagon’s latest initiative connects employers to troops before they leave the military, so they’re better trained and ready to work when they do.
Defense
Obama Commits U.S. to Defend Gulf Arab Allies' Territory
The president declares commitment to regional allies worried about America's engagement with Iran.
Oversight
McConnell Introduces Short-Term Reauthorization of Patriot Act
The majority leader’s new legislation would extend NSA mass spying only until July 31.
Defense
IG Says the Pentagon's Estimates of Improper Payments Are Unreliable
Audit notes that too few expenditures were reviewed.
Management
VA Put Vets at Risk by Spending Billions Unlawfully, Whistleblower Says
Secretary McDonald says the whistleblower should fix the problem himself.
Management
VA Secretary: Employees Need to Be 'Exalted,' Not Undervalued
Bob McDonald tells government leaders that the department has to empower employees to successfully meet its mission of serving the veteran.
Defense
Despite Risks, Democrats Maintain Stand on Pentagon Spending
The minority party is betting that opposition to the defense bill won't hurt it next November.
Nextgov
Cyber Pay Equals Out at $112,000 in Government and Industry, Survey Says
Higher pay typically is not the deal breaker when information security professionals pass over military jobs for private sector positions.
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