Business
Outgoing Comptroller Bob Hale Says the Pentagon Can Be Audited by 2017
Departing Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale says he believes a full audit is possible by the 2017 deadline. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Is Ignoring Hagel’s Calls
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has been calling Ukraine’s defense minister for days, but no one’s answering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
Science & Tech
Secret Military Contractors Will Soon Mine Your Tweets
The military wants to use detailed social media data mining to identify violent extremist influences around the world. By Bob Brewin
Business
Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Says the Pentagon
In a new rule, DOD will require troops and employees wanting a replacement ID to provide certified proof that they lost their common access card. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea
The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden
Business
Hagel Says Ethical Scandals Are a ‘Growing Problem’ in the Military
The defense secretary is worried that the recent spate of ethical scandals in the military is just the tip of the iceberg. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Think Tanks' Dream Defense Budgets Defeat China, But Not Politics
In a gaming exercise, Washington’s premier think tanks don’t even try to thwart the biggest threat of all: political gridlock. By Kevin Baron
Business
Bob Work Expected To Be Named Deputy SecDef
The worst-kept secret in the E-Ring is finally being confirmed, as President Obama is set to nominate former Navy Undersecretary Robert Work to the Pentagon’s No. 2 post. By Kevin Baron
Business
Military Focuses on Ethics Training Amid Scandals
Military schools will now have 'ethics units' as the services grapple with a string of high-profile scandals. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
Science & Tech
Army Commanders Slam New Communications System
Fifteen of fifteen company commanders surveyed found the new communications system distracting and said they would not take it to war. By Bob Brewin
Ideas
U.S. Missile Defense Isn't Ready for Prime Time
The U.S. shouldn’t field additional long-range missile interceptors until the current system is redesigned. By Tom Z. Collina
Ideas
Military Force vs. Diplomacy: Can You Have One Without the Other?
Obama says the U.S. is entering a new era of reliance on diplomacy over military force. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Business
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale to Step Down
After helping the military navigate through some of the toughest budget battles in history, Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale is stepping down. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Pentagon: F-35 Software Remains Seriously Flawed
The $397 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program suffers from such severe software problems that it could not conduct operational missions today. By Bob Brewin
Business
NSA Gets Its First Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer
Rebecca Richards has been appointed to a new post that ensures 'privacy is protected and civil liberties are maintained by all of NSA's missions.' By Dustin Volz
Business
Do the Military’s Nuclear Operators Need More Incentives?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to reform the troubled nuclear enterprise. Could more incentives and recognition help turn things around? By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Lawmakers Vow to Repeal Military Pension Cut
Senators from both parties want to repeal scheduled cuts to the pensions of working-age military retirees. By Eric Katz
Ideas
Dempsey’s Message on Women in Combat: Trust Transcends Gender
One year ago this month, the military repealed the combat exclusion for women. Here’s my message. By Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey
Business