Defense
Administration seeks base closings, budget boost
The Bush administration has decided to seek additional military base closures starting in 2003, and next year will request the biggest overall increase in defense spending in more than a decade, Defense Department officials said Wednesday.
Defense
Rumsfeld gives Defense a corporate makeover
In a move designed to shake up the status quo at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Monday imposed a new, more corporate management structure that gives the service secretaries much greater responsibility for improving Defense operations.
Defense
Defense panel pushes quality of life improvements
A study commissioned by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has recommended vast improvements to military housing and bases. Meanwhile, a separate report urged the creation of a rapidly deployable joint force.
Defense
Spending request for Defense falls short of expectations
The Bush administration Thursday revealed plans for the long-awaited cash infusion military leaders have sought for flagging Defense Department programs--and it’s about half what the service chiefs previously said they needed.
Defense
Rumsfeld makes space operations a priority at Defense
In his first major decision on revamping the military forces, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Tuesday announced far-reaching changes to military space programs and gave the Air Force responsibility for all space operations within the Defense Department.
Defense
Military recruiting improving, but remains fragile
Military leaders are cautiously optimistic about the services’ improving ability to recruit and retain adequate numbers of troops, but they warn that it’s far too soon to claim victory in the ongoing battle to sustain the all-volunteer force.
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