Defense One
Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy
A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Defense to Weigh Civilian Cyber Militia
Pentagon may hire National Guard nonmilitary employees to help thwart cyberattacks.
Defense
Senate Backs Defense Bill With 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
Obama expected to sign measure approving a range of military spending.
Defense
Counterterrorism Chief Names Top Security Threat for 2014
The chaos created by Syria's civil war threatens the U.S.
Nextgov
Army’s New, Proven Network Gear Heads to Afghanistan
Equipment was tested at Fort Bliss and White Sands.
Defense One
Get the Message: Military Compensation Reform Is Sacred No More
That Congress was willing to touch the third rail of military retirement pay shows times are changing, as they should. By Maren Leed
Oversight
Defense Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate
House approved the authorization measure last week.
Defense One
New Year, New Missions: Eight Challenges Awaiting the Pentagon in 2014
The New Year means new challenges for the Pentagon. Here’s a look at what’s ahead for 2014. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Marines Crack Down on Fashionable Hairstyles
New regulations ban several different hairdos and make achieving the perfect braid pretty difficult.
Oversight
Senate Passes Budget Bill Cutting Pension Benefits for New Feds
Legislation rolls back some of the sequester by asking new federal hires and military retirees to contribute to savings.
Oversight
Senators Eye Changes to Military Pension Provision in Budget Deal
The measure could be amended next year, before the pension cuts take effect.
Nextgov
Congress Limits Russian Sat Nav Monitor Stations in U.S.
System would have to be installed by U.S. citizens.
Defense
Tightening Security After Navy Yard Tragedy Becomes a Balancing Act
Security specialists encourage extra protections, but lean against expanding daily checks on employees.
Nextgov
Congress Directs the Pentagon to Appoint a Cyber Czar
The new position would have a broad portfolio, including oversight of all cyber missions, both offensive and defensive.
Defense One
Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post
Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.
Defense One
Here’s Why the Proposed Military Retiree Benefit Cuts Are No Big Deal
Here are six reasons why it is hard to make an argument that the U.S. government is not acting in good faith for the men and women in uniform. By Lawrence Korb and Katherine Blakeley
Defense
Judge Says NSA's 'Almost-Orwellian' Data Collection Likely Violates Constitution
Monday's ruling will provide ammunition to those who've sought to eliminate NSA's ability to collect phone metadata.
Nextgov
Navy Finally Gets a Refund on Canceled 1991 Stealth Attack Aircraft Project
The service will receive $396 million in credits from A-12 manufacturers.
Defense
Lawmakers Want to Restore Due Process to Feds in 'Sensitive' National Security Positions
Court decision prevents those employees from appealing adverse actions to MSPB.
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