Defense

Two Civil War Vets Finally Laid to Rest, 100 Years Later

It doesn't matter how long it's been. If you're a vet, the Missing in America Project will find you.

Defense

NATO’s Plan for Afghanistan Post-2014: A ‘Stable Instability’

U.S., allies are talking about commitments through 2018 and beyond, says top commander.

Management

How Can We Understand Benghazi Without Probing the CIA's Role?

The attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens targeted a CIA operation, not a 'diplomatic post.'

Nextgov

East Coast 'Well Protected' Without Proposed Antimissile Site, Official Says

The country has 30 silo-based ballistic missile interceptors, and 14 more slated for deployment.

Defense

Bill Aims to Protect Military Sex Assault Victims

Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.

Defense

Obama Seeks Senate Confirmation for Top Arms Control Post at State

Rose Gottemoeller tapped to succeed Ellen Tauscher.

Defense

The Border Hawks Have Already Won

Senate immigration bill addresses hard-liners' concerns, giving them less reason to oppose the final product.

Defense

Transparency and Accountability Don't Hurt Security—They're Crucial to It

After Boston, just like after 9/11, the nation is likely to adopt new anti-terror laws. But done wrong, law enforcement can undermine society.

Management

Most Top Contractors Increased Business With Federal Government in 2012

Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.

Defense

Deputy Mission Chief Says He Was 'Stunned' by Rice's Early Depiction of Benghazi Attacks

The State Department was aware the attack was terrorism, rather than a result of protests over an anti-Islamic video.

Defense

Analysis: Incompetence, but No Cover-up in Benghazi.

The hearings deepen the tragedy, but not the scandal.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Grants Fathers of Disabled Vets an Edge in Federal Hiring

Legislation would give dads the same treatment as moms.

Defense

Analysis: The CIA Shouldn't Get to Vet the Torture Report

Obama is making history beholden to the institution that has the biggest incentive to distort it.

Nextgov

Air Force Yanks 17 Officers From Nuclear Missile Launch Posts

The ICBM unit faces internal 'rot' and a state of 'crisis,' official says.

Defense

Sexual Assault Perpetrators 'Betray the Uniform,' Obama Says

Hagel directs Defense officials to combat the epidemic of cases.

Defense

Deputy Defense Chief Renews Call for BRAC, Military Pay Cuts

Carter says 'strategic transition' should include civilian workforce trim of 5 percent.

Defense

What to Expect at Wednesday’s Benghazi Hearing

Three self-described whistleblowers plan to contradict White House accounts.