Defense

Remember: 83,000 American Veterans Are Still Missing

Many of the soldiers "known only unto God" can actually be identified.

Defense

Is There a Better Way to Observe Veterans Day?

Other countries offer models for truly nationwide tributes to military service and sacrifice.

Defense

The CIA Finally Sets the Record Straight on the True Story Behind Argo

Since joining the service in June, CIA has used its Twitter account to recount unclassified operations throughout history.

Oversight

Sen. Johnson Speaks on Aligning Public-Private Sector Pay, Keeping Hearings Polite

Likely Homeland Security panel priorities also include securing border, cyber safety, regulatory rollback.

Defense

Stung at Home, Obama Embarks on His Longest Foreign Trip

The president will spend 10 days in Asia, where leaders know all about his domestic political weakness.

Defense One

Obama Doubles Number of Troops for Iraq Mission to 3,000

The Obama administration is reevaluating the operation against ISIL in Iraq, where months of air strikes there and in neighboring Syria have seen little effect. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense

Obama to Send More Troops to Iraq in Fight Against Islamic State

The administration is expected to ask for more war funding to help battle the terrorist group.

Nextgov

Pentagon Casts Wider Net to Avert the Next Ebola Before It Arrives

New two-page EZ application is the first step to DARPA funding for biological technology.

Defense One

The Military Wants New Technologies To Fight Drones

These are the technologies we will use to counter drones in the future. By Patrick Tucker

Defense One

Obama To Ask Congress for New War Powers To Fight ISIS

After insisting for months he had sufficient authority to fight ISIS, Obama on Wednesday announced he will ask Congress for a new AUMF. By Molly O’Toole

Defense One

Pentagon's Weapons Man Kendall Doesn't Buy Rumors of Sequestration's Repeal

Frank Kendall says life will go on inside the Pentagon regardless of the political temperature on Capitol Hill. By Marcus Weisgerber

Defense

John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy

Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.

Defense

Government Seeks Vets Interested in STEM Jobs

A new program designed to attract vets in science, technology, engineering and math will launch in 2015.

Nextgov

Army to Manpack Tactical Radio Vendors: Go on a Diet

Other items on the Army’s to-do list: Boosting battery life and transmitting power

Defense

Defense Civilians Can Opt Out of Ebola Quarantine

Service members, however, are required to go into 21-day isolation after leaving West Africa.

Defense

Victims of Toxic Chemicals Fight for Benefits From VA

Former Marines who spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina are among the victims.

Defense

Did a SEAL Team Six Member Violate the Espionage Act?

At the top, federal employees leak with impunity. At the bottom, they're at the mercy of an opaque apparatus that masquerades as justice.