Defense One
The One Thing the U.S. Can't Train the Iraqi Army To Do
The U.S. has trained the Iraqi military for years. But there’s one thing you can’t teach an army to do. By Lt. Gen. Robert Gard
Defense
Bowe Bergdahl Is Returning to Active Duty
Return follows months of accusations and speculation over whether he deserted the military before being captured.
Defense One
Rand Paul vs. Rick Perry: The GOP’s Battle for the Future of National Security
The bluster between Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Rand Paul is just smoke for the fire that is the GOP’s identity crisis. By Molly O’Toole
Defense One
Why the Next 'Great War' Won't Happen on China's Doorstep
Today’s rising China is nothing like the threat that rising Germany posed to Europe in 1914. Here's why. By Michael Hunzeker and Mark Christopher
Defense
Brain-Damaged Veterans Kicked Out of Group Homes Thanks to Congressional Inaction
Ten brain-damaged veterans have been discharged from their special therapeutic group homes because Congress has failed to renew their rehabilitation program.
Defense
How to Stop Burn Pits From Becoming the Next Agent Orange
As veterans complain of health impacts from toxic fumes, advocates warn that burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan might come back to haunt the administration.
Oversight
Will Republicans Stand by the Benghazi 'Stand-Down Order' Conspiracy?
The most recent revelations from nine military officers should make it more difficult.
Defense
Pentagon’s Plan for Civilian Workforce Falls Short, GAO Finds
Notably, the Defense Department hasn’t figured out the right mix of civilian, military and contractor staff.
Nextgov
What Happened to America's Most Important Arctic Ships?
The nation’s fleet of ice-cutting ships is getting older, and congressional action to modernize it isn’t moving at breakneck speed.
Defense One
A Chance to Drive a Wedge Between Jihadists and Sunnis
ISIL’s overreach into Iraq is Washington’s opportunity to shift Sunni allegiances for good. By Dave Miller
Defense One
Despite Pentagon Concerns, Obama Requests No New Military for Border Threat
White House agrees the root causes of the border crisis threaten national security, but says the mission is not the military’s. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
DHS Is Prepared to Spend Big on Wearable Radiation Detectors
Agency may buy $24 million worth of the devices.
Nextgov
On the Trail of the Elusive ‘Contractor Sustainment Re-vector’
Hunting for a plain English explanation.
Defense One
How to Fix the Government's Security Clearance Mess
We need to continuously monitor who has top secret clearance. Here’s how. By Steve Nguyen
Defense
Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?
Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.
Defense
Germany Expels U.S. Intelligence Official After Spying Allegations
Although Germany is still investigating, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that if the allegations are true, "it would be a serious case."
Management
The $3.7 Billion Obama is Seeking Won’t Stop the Surge of Desperate Child Migrants
Violence and poverty in Central America are among reasons child migrants cross.
Nextgov
Surprise! The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its Next Bomber
A new report suggests the aircraft may already be headed for production.
Defense One
NATO Must Stop ISIL Before It’s Too Late
NATO’s road to Iraq runs through Turkey, then Washington—if the alliance really wants to bring an end to ISIL. By Philip Seib
Defense
Senators Will Play Nice if Chalabi Is Picked to Lead Iraq
'You have to,' said Sen. John McCain, a onetime supporter of the Iraqi politician.
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