Defense
USAID Withdraws Request for 'Attractive' Images of Work in Afghanistan
Agency says the idea was to provide Afghans a view of the help Americans are providing, but the effort is being reevaluated.
Defense
Senate to Take Up Veterans' Bill Later This Month
Measure tackles a range of issues, including health care, education and employment.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Set Trap for Republicans on Veterans Benefits
Both parties are racing to reverse $6 billion in military retirements cuts, but first they plan to trade plenty of partisan blows.
Defense
Taliban Take Military Dog Hostage
A spokesperson for the group claimed the animal "was of high significance" to U.S. forces.
Pay & Benefits
Can Uncle Sam Help Vets Get Bang for Their College Buck?
Veterans Affairs is promising its program will help students effectively use their GI Bill tuition funding.
Oversight
Senator, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report
Panel says removing commanders' authority in military sexual-assault cases would not boost reporting or reduce the number of incidents.
Defense
Poll: Americans Growing More Negative About Success in Afghanistan
But more than half still support the decision to use military force.
Defense
Report: Sequestered Air Force Should Cut Active Duty, Boost Reserves
The national report comes as the Pentagon attempts to deal with steep budget cuts.
Management
The Air Force’s Scandal That Won’t Stop Spreading
Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test.
Defense
Don't Be Fooled: Military Benefits Are on the Chopping Block
Even if Congress repeals recent cuts, it faces a battle with the Pentagon over compensation reform.
Defense
U.S. Lacks Specific Plan to Evacuate Americans from Sochi
Officials stress general action plans are in place.
Defense
Senator Suggests Using War Funds to Pay for Vets Benefits Bill
Overseas contingency operations fund would be tapped to restore $6 billion in pension cuts.
Pay & Benefits
What Will Congress Cut to 'Support Our Troops'?
Lawmakers are scrambling to avoid veterans' anger over spending cuts, but they can't decide how to pay for it.
Defense
Air Force Official Resigns After Criticism Over Sexual Assault Ruling
Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin said his decision to throw out a case has become a distraction.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Look to Block Budget Deal's Cut to Military Retirement
Cut doesn't begin taking effect until December 2015, giving lawmakers time to seek offsetting cuts elsewhere.
Management
Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.
Oversight
Republican Senators Battle Budget Cuts Targeting Military Retirees
Deal would decrease the annual cost-of-living adjustment for working-age military retirees by 1 percent.
Defense
Panetta Leaked Information to Hollywood Writer
Former CIA director says he didn’t know the writer was present during a speech with classified information.
Oversight
Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Nominee
Two panel members opposed Jeh Johnson, but he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.
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