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After OPM Hack, Security-Clearance Requests Will Run Through the Pentagon
The White House directive comes as the OPM shifts its background investigations to a newly-created National Background Investigations Bureau.
Science & Tech
US Approves $2B in Bombs for Iraqi F-16s
Five months after Iraq began flying its F-16 fighter jets against ISIS, the Obama administration has approved a $2 billion cache of guided bombs and missiles that will make them far deadlier.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Eyes Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles
The high-flying aircraft would be the unmanned successors to the Air Force’s missile-zapping jetliner.
Business
Here’s What America’s Longest-Serving General Most Fears
Gen. John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, goes “over the side for the last time” with 45 years of perspective on U.S. war-fighting and its future.
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The Pentagon Wants Its Next Global Communication Systems to be Agile and Open
The Defense Information Systems Agency is looking to eventually turn off its old system currently maintained primarily by Northrop Grumman.
Business
The US Military: An Alternative to the Brutalities of the Modern Economy
Millions of service members who live on military bases around the world experience a kind of economic and social security foreign to most of America’s middle class.
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Guantanamo Set to Transfer 17 Prisoners, A Milestone in Several Ways
President Obama isn’t letting a legislative freeze stop him from whittling the detainee population to meet a long-held goal.
Business
NSA Will Overhaul Its Workforce Next Year
Spy agency wants to ‘break down cylinders,’ tie domestic and overseas action together, and create an entirely new legal regime.
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In Romania, US Wraps Construction of Anti-Missile Battery
With radar and interceptors in place, the Pentagon intends to be ready to shoot down Iranian missiles next year.
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Dunford: New Pentagon Staff Needed to Meet Transregional Threats
Today’s system of regional combatant commanders is ill-suited for broader challenges, Joint Chiefs chair says.
Business
How US Military Structure Overcomes the Gender Pay Gap
While sexual harassment remains an issue, military pay is non-negotiable and all troops must 'lean-in'.
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Putting Civilians in US Troop Support Jobs Could Save Billions, Report Says
Converting 80,000 active-duty jobs to civilian positions could save as much as $5.7B per year, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
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Obama Administration to Announce New Terrorism Alert System
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the president will soon announce a new terrorism threat alert system to address what he called intermediate-level threats to the United States.
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Pentagon Bought Itself $150M in Unnecessary Luxury Homes in Afghanistan, Watchdog Says
Twenty percent of a special task force's budget went to things like queen-sized beds and private security guards rather than far cheaper stays on a military base, a new report alleges.
Business
Special Ops Survey Showed 85% Opposed Serving With Women
If integration of women is going to work, special operations leaders will have to convince the rank-and-file.
Business
Japan's Military Is Recruiting More Women for Its Growing Global Role
A looming gender imbalance is compelling Tokyo to create new jobs and facilities for females throughout its defense ministry.
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SOCOM’s Votel Is Top Choice to Take Over CENTCOM
The move would put a special operations leader in charge of all operations in the Middle East — including the fight against ISIS.
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No Exceptions: Carter Opens All Military Jobs to Women
In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest — male or female.
Business
Carter: US Military May Start Handing Captured ISIS Over to Law Enforcement
U.S. eyeing 'full range' of options, including transfers to international authorities.
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