Defense
Who Will Replace Chuck Hagel?
President Obama will be naming his fourth secretary of defense in six years. Will he choose the first woman to run the Pentagon?
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Is Resigning
The defense secretary is leaving the top post at the Pentagon after less than two years in office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Oversight
Time Is Running Out on the CIA Torture Report
The Senate still thinks it can wrap up negotiations with the White House before the year ends. But the clock is ticking.
Defense
Obama Orders Expanded U.S. Role in Afghanistan to Avoid Another ISIS
The military finally won over the president.
Defense
Chuck Hagel Is Out at the Pentagon
The defense secretary is leaving the top post at the Pentagon after less than two years in office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
What the Obama Immigration Action Means for Federal Agencies
Some Homeland Security agencies will be getting new employees, while others may pay workers differently.
Defense
America Just Launched Its 500th Drone Strike
The 13-year-old tactic, once intended to be rare, has become completely routine.
Nextgov
VA’s Aggressive Plan for Shedding Its 'Back-to-the-Future' Era Scheduling System
VA is now taking bids for commercial software to replace a clunky 1980s-era system for scheduling medical appointments.
Management
The CIA Reviewed Books About Snowden and Is Not Impressed
The spy agency describes Glenn Greenwald’s recent book as full of “bitter ad hominem rationale.”
Defense
Veteran Suicides Highlight Tragic Consequences of Bureaucracy
Senate hearing on improving mental health care access for vets poignantly underscores the new secretary’s management challenges.
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Navy May Allow Sailors To Take a Break From the Military
The chief of naval personnel says the service needs to adapt to the changing job market. By Marcus Weisgerber
Tech
The Government Just Found the Funds to Give Firefighters High-Speed Internet Everywhere
The nationwide data network recommended by the 9/11 Commission will help responders talk to each other.
Defense
Why Air Force Cadets Need to Study Philosophy
Greater emphasis on humanities means more well-rounded decision making.
Nextgov
Will Veterans' Data Ever Truly Be Secure?
"Every day, industry is finding new ways that things can be exploited," VA CIO told Congress.
Defense
IG: Corruption in Afghanistan Getting 'Significantly Worse'
A top watchdog said it "seems like nobody is responsible for anything."
Nextgov
Watchdog: VA Still Not Doing Enough to Address IT Vulnerabilities
VA information security weaknesses are again in the crosshairs of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
Nextgov
Before Buying New Scheduling System, VA Plans to Kick the Tires
VA is putting the finishing touches on its proposed shopping list for buying updated scheduling software.
Defense
Why It's Too Early to Forget About Ebola
The Ebola outbreak is far from over in West Africa. Pay attention, America.
Defense
Mitt Romney Says Obama Shouldn't Rule Out Boots on the Ground in Iraq
The former presidential contender on Sunday gave the president some advice on both foreign and domestic policy.
Defense