Policy
Marines See Early Successes in Retention Push—and Ways to Do Better
Meanwhile, the commandant wants to bring skilled people into the Corps at advanced ranks.
Threats
State of the Army 2023
The service is prepping for war in the Pacific—and hoping its recruiting problems won’t continue for a fourth consecutive year.
Threats
State of the Air Force and Space Force 2023
Training airmen to act more autonomously—and gearing up for more autonomous systems.
Threats
State of the Marine Corps 2023
Efforts to fulfill the vision of Force Design 2030 are hitting a groove. But who will replace its architect?
Policy
Delete TikTok by March 29, White House Tells Feds
The Office of Management and Budget responds to a congressional push to ban the popular Chinese social-networking app from government devices.
Policy
Cutting Pentagon Jobs Won't Stop the Real Waste, Union Says
Lawmakers should reject pressure to fund underperforming weapons and service contracts, AFGE officials said.
Ideas
We Missed Social Media’s Dark Side. Let’s Be Smarter about the Metaverse
Think hard about the national-security implications of immersive virtual worlds.
Policy
Expect Pentagon's Cyber-Worker Strategy 'Any Day Now'
Plan aims to attract smart, effective people, in part by reducing education and certification requirements.
Ideas
When Lippy Generals Challenge Civilian Control
Was Air Force Gen. Minihan’s memo dangerous or just dumb?
Ideas
Stop Holding Recruits to One-Size-Fits-All Standards
Yesterday’s approach won’t solve today’s recruiting crisis—or win tomorrow’s wars.
Policy
NSA Woos Laid-Off Tech Workers
The intelligence agency is advertising "one of its largest hiring surges in 30 years" amid other new recruiting efforts.
Policy
House Republicans Vote to Turn Back Time on Telework
The SHOW UP Act would require federal agencies to revert to their pre-pandemic telework policies.
Ideas
Want More Innovation? Get Out of Your Office and Talk to People
Advice from a former leader of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force.
Policy
Over-Classification Undermines Democracy, US Intelligence Director Says
The investigations into handling of sensitive documents by former presidents and vice presidents have brought problems with the classification system back into the spotlight.
Policy
Military Must Recruit More Women, Immigrants for the Future Force, Experts Say
At symposium on building the all-volunteer force of 2040, panelists push back on criticism of diversity initiatives.
Policy
Army Special Operators Seek to Reduce Suicide with ‘Bottom-Led’ Approach
Units have been ordered to develop anti-suicide efforts based on the USASOC's new strategy.
Policy
New Parental Leave Policy Could Help Retention, Recruiting
Mandated change gives 12 weeks’ leave to all new parents.
Defense Systems
