Business
Pentagon's Civilian Workforce Could Face New Performance Evaluations
The Pentagon plans a do-over for its poorly-received civilian pay and performance evaluation system from 2006. Will this attempt be any better than the last? By Eric Katz
Policy
Senate Panel's 1 Percent Troop, Civilian Pay Raise Now Faces House Hurdles
A more modest pay raise for troops and defense civilians looks safe in the Democratic-controlled Senate. But how will it fare in the Republican-controlled House? By Kellie Lunney
Ideas
What Stands in the Way of the Pentagon Keeping Its Best and Brightest?
The Defense Department's impending force drawdown could accelerate the departure of some of its best personnel. Here are a few ideas on how to keep that from happening. By Amy Schafer
Business
Senior Executives Are Increasingly Leaving the Government
The federal government’s senior executives are leaving the civil service, creating the possibility for a shortage of qualified top managers. By Eric Katz
Ideas
My Father Was a D-Day Fighter Pilot
Active before, on and after D-Day, my father has as story. And so does my mother. By John Tierney
Business
How Pay Incentives Compounded VA's Problems
This is not the first time the Senior Executive Service pay and performance system has been the focus of criticism. By Howard Risher
Business
Are Unions the Big Problem at VA?
Two-thirds of the VA workforce is unionized and critics say too many of them spend their time on union organizing. By Charles S. Clark
Business
Before Resigning, Shinseki Announces Several Reforms at VA
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki took a parting shot before quitting Friday as he fired several senior leaders and canceled bonuses. By Sarah Mimms
Business
Here's the Man Who Will Replace Shinseki at the VA
Sloan Gibson, the former head of the USO, will step in as acting secretary of the Veterans Affairs Department. By Marina Koren
Business
Are Paychecks the Problem? Senate Considers Bonuses for Pentagon’s Cyber Workforce
The private sector is eating the Pentagon’s lunch when it comes to skilled workers. A Senate panel wants to know if bonuses and incentives will make a difference. By Aliya Sternstein
Policy
Immigration Reform Tries For Military Path To Citizenship
Immigration reform opponents shake a finger at letting young illegals enlist their way to citizenship. By Elahe Izadi
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
Business
Pentagon Gets New Acting Chief Information Officer
Terry Halvorsen moves up from the Navy's top IT spot to fill the vacancy created by Teri Takai's departure in early May. By Katherine McIntire Peters
Policy
Congress Punts on Military Compensation Reform
A House committee missed a chance last week to make needed changes to military benefits. By Jesse Sloman
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
How Congress Plans to Prevent Military Suicides
Lawmakers want to use the annual defense spending bill to increase mental health screenings in the military. By Jordain Carney
Business
Bill Supports 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
The House Armed Services Committee wants to nearly double President Obama’s proposed pay hike for service members. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Pentagon Says Reporting Is Up, But Sexual Assaults Are Not
Pentagon officials say even though there’s been a 50 percent increase in reports of sexual assaults in the ranks, there’s no correlating increase in the crime. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
House Republicans Aren't Budging on Military Compensation
Military families have delivered a clear message to the Defense Department and Congress: Don’t cut our benefits. And House Republicans have listened. By Eric Katz
Business