Defense

Benghazi May Not Ruin Hillary Clinton's Chances of Becoming President

Security insiders also say the Bergdahl prisoner exchange will have no impact on the terrorist threat.

Defense

President Obama to Deploy Troops to Protect the Baghdad Embassy

Hagel has ordered an aircraft carrier and at least two other U.S. ships to the Persian Gulf.

Defense

Here Comes the Army Investigation Into Bowe Bergdahl's Capture

Don't expect any fast answers.

Pay & Benefits

Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long

Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.

Defense

Hillary Clinton's 'Wicked' Iraq Problem

Potential presidential candidate is stuck between war-weary Democrats and hawkish Republicans eager to paint her as weak.

Defense One

Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?

Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole

Defense One

The Pros and Cons of U.S. Drone Strikes in Iraq

The easiest option against ISIS politically might also be the least effective. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs

One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Give Civilian Employees in Combat Zones Tax Break

Reintroduced legislation aims to create benefit parity between civilians and military personnel working in dangerous places.

Nextgov

Cloud Moves for IBM Target Civilian Government, Defense

'We already have a FedRAMP-compliant offering, but we wanted to up the game,' IBM says.

Defense One

Obama to Iraq: ‘We Can’t Do This for You’

President Obama says any decision to intervene will depend on whether Iraq can take control ‘without resorting to war or relying on the United States military.’ By Stephanie Gaskell and Molly O’Toole

Defense

Obama on Iraq: 'We Will Not Be Sending U.S. Troops Back Into Combat'

The White House is starting to piece together a response after an incredibly chaotic week in Iraq.

Defense One

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Is Back in the U.S.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl faces a long recovery and many questions as he finally returns to the United States after being held by the Taliban for 5 years. By Molly O’Toole

Defense

Bergdahl Is Now Back in Texas

This is the start of the final step to reintegrate the sergeant back into society.

Defense

Bowe Bergdahl's Prison Letters Reveal His Frustrations With the Army

"Please tell D.C. to wait for all evadince [sic] to come in," one stated.

Defense

Iraq Insurgency Turns Up Heat in White House War Room

Military options being mulled as critics assail Obama for failing to see the crisis coming.

Defense One

Gen. Allen: Obama Should Strike Iraq Insurgents With ‘A Hard Blow’

In an exclusive interview, Gen. John Allen, a former top U.S. military commander in Iraq, urges President Obama to strike ISIS with ‘a hard blow.’ By Stephanie Gaskell