Defense One
Dunford Didn’t Endorse Plan to Pull Troops from Afghanistan by 2017
The president’s plan for withdrawing from Afghanistan can’t escape comparisons to Iraq – even from his top commander. By Molly O’Toole
Defense
FAA Has Issued Advisories Against Region Where Plane Crashed in Ukraine
The Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 could have been shot down by a surface-to-air Buk missile system.
Tech
Snowden: NSA Employees Are Passing Around Nude Photos
“Regardless of what happens, if I end up in chains in Guantanamo, I can live with that,” the 31-year-old former NSA contractor said.
Nextgov
Feds Want Backpack Radiation Detectors That Don’t Use Rare Gas
The hope is to stop providing helium-3 for these systems next year.
Oversight
Why Rand Paul Loves to Fight Over Foreign Policy
Arguing over military intervention with his fellow Republicans is an ideal platform for the libertarian senator's most popular, and disruptive, ideas.
Defense
Congress Thinks This Statue Is a Threat to National Security
GSA is in a battle with Congress to re-install it.
Defense One
You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki
The U.S. needs to choose better counterterrorism partners than the likes of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael J. Quigley
Defense One
If the Pentagon Buys Less, It Needs to Invest More
If the military is supposed to use the peace to prepare for the next war, it has to spend more on research & development. By Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Col. Tom Harrison
Defense
Los Alamos Gets 'Inadequate' Safety Rating from Energy Dept.
Facility had 38 nuclear criticality safety infractions in the last fiscal year and received an overall performance rating of "does not meet expectations."
Defense
Don't Expect the VA to Improve Overnight
The acting secretary says the agency can turn the corner in two years, but it will need a lot more money.
Defense
First Nurse Refuses to Force Feed Guantanamo Bay Prisoners
A Navy nurse refused to force feed inmates on hunger strike, a prisoner at the facility told his lawyer.
Defense One
British Ambassador to Speak On NATO and the Changing Face of Transatlantic Security
Join us as Defense One hosts an address and live conversation with British Amb. Peter Westmacott on NATO and Transatlantic Security. By Kevin Baron
Defense
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Immigration Activist Detained By Texas Border Patrol
Former journalist Jose Antonio Vargas has been detained at McAllen-Miller International Airport.
Nextgov
A Tip for VBA: Don’t Try to Spy on Congressional Staff
This would be comical if it was not tragic.
Defense
Pope Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors Flooding the Border
In letter, Francis says the children should be 'welcomed.'
Nextgov
Hearing: VBA Changed Dates on Claims to Make Them Look New
VBA manipulated data to meet backlog reduction goals.
Defense
Tesla Motors Is a Favorite Employer Among Veterans
Currently, Tesla has about 6,000 employees— 300 of these are veterans.
Defense
What Would Reagan Do in Iraq?
Rand Paul and Rick Perry each claim to be the Gipper’s heir in the Middle East. Who's right?
Defense
For Now, Kerry's Afghan Election Deal Makes Him the Hero
20 hours of talks over the course of two days defused the crisis.
Defense One
Simulating War Might Be the Best Way To Prevent One
Virtual reality training is about to get a lot better and more competitive. But is it falling out of favor? By Patrick Tucker
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