Business
Here’s How the Pentagon Could Save $108 Billion Over the Next Decade
Military retirees used to have their retirement pay reduced by the amount of any VA disability compensation they also received. That could save big bucks. By Eric Katz
Policy
With 28 Days Left, What Can Congress Do?
Congress is heading out of town for the Fourth of July with less than a month of work left before November's elections. But don’t expect immediate action on crucial national security legislation. By Molly O’Toole
Business
Now It's Official: Furloughs Frustrate Defense Department Personnel
Differences implementing the cost saving measure across the services led to grumbling about morale and problems with retention inside the department. And don't expect it to end soon. By Amelia Gruber
Policy
Congress Is About to Have a Major Fight on the Future of the A-10
Capitol Hill will also be slammed with a leadership battle in the House, looming investigations on the VA scandal, and ongoing budget fights. By Billy House
Business
New Bill Would Give Civilians in Combat Zones a Tax Break
Civilian federal employees serving in combat zones would get the same tax credit available to military personnel. By Kellie Lunney
Threats
Where Will CENTCOM’s Post-War Funding Come From?
U.S. Central Command won’t be able to rely on the Pentagon’s war budget anymore to pay for counterterrorism operations around the world, a new report warns. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Obama Wants a New $5 Billion Fund for the Global War on Terror
With the war in Afghanistan ending, the Overseas Contingency Operations budget won't cut it anymore, so Obama is proposing a new $5 billion fund to pay for the global war on terrorism. By Global Security Newswire
Business
The Pentagon and Congress Must Stop Raiding the Afghan War Fund
New legislation just passed the House that prevents Congress and the Pentagon from using war funds to pay for things that have nothing to do with war. By William D. Hartung
Policy
Personnel Costs Divide Senate, House Defense Bills
Soaring personnel costs have driven a wedge between the Senate and House versions of the 2015 defense authorization bill. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
House Passes Troop Pay Raise, Rejects TRICARE Reform and BRAC
The House’s version of the 2015 defense authorization bill shares little in common with Obama’s version and includes $45 billion more in spending. By Kellie Lunney
Ideas
It's Time Congress Helps the U.S. Craft a Clear Asian-Pacific Strategy
Congress needs to show creativity and courage in helping forge a comprehensive and proactive U.S. security strategy for the future. By Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Business
Why No One Is Buying the Air Force’s Argument To Ditch the A-10
Lawmakers want assurances that getting rid of the aircraft won’t leave soldiers vulnerable. So far, the Air Force is just not getting that message across. By Janine Davidson
Policy
House to Vote on 1.8 Percent Military Pay Hike This Week
The House begins taking up the National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday, including a measure to increase troop pay by nearly twice the president’s request. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Congress Considers Hundreds of NDAA Amendments This Week
The National Defense Authorization Act begins moving through the Senate this week, while the House sorts through its own NDAA amendments. By Billy House
Business
Senators Warn Pentagon To Be Ready for Full Audit in 2017
The Defense Department is under pressure to meet a Sept. 30 deadline to produce a budgetary 'activity' statement ahead of a full audit. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
House Panel Approves Extra $60 Million for Antimissile Defense
Despite failures with its West Coast system, lawmakers offer Pentagon more money to build an extra missile interceptor. By Rachel Oswald
Business
HASC Approves 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
The raise is higher than the 1 percent hike President Obama is asking for. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Smith Tries for BRAC, McKeon Shoots Him Down
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee says his proposal would avoid the costly mistakes of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure. By Ben Watson
Policy
It’s Too Soon to Cut Funding for A-10s, Lawmakers Say
The A-10’s capabilities are too great to pass off to jets and too cheap for the Pentagon to turn its back on the fleet just yet, according to eight senators. By Ben Watson
Business