Pay & Benefits
2.1 Percent Troop Pay Raise Moves Ahead in House
Appropriators on Tuesday approved a military pay increase in the fiscal 2017 Defense spending bill, following the lead of the Armed Services panel.
Defense
The Air Force Academy Is Talking More About Diversity Than Most Universities
The school faces the complicated task of increasing the number of minority students while preserving order and tradition.
Defense
Can the U.S. and Russia Revive the Syrian Peace Talks?
More than a dozen countries are attempting to reimpose a cease-fire between the Syrian government and rebel groups.
Defense
Pentagon Told to Centralize Command of Recruitment Ads
Allowing each service free rein can lead to ethical lapses, GAO finds.
Defense
The CIA Only Follows One Non-U.S. Account on Twitter
The spy agency follows its British counterpart now.
Defense
New Wave of Deportations Likely to Deepen Rift Between Immigrant Communities and the Administration
The administration's system for protecting asylum-seekers and other immigrants has major flaws, ones that have led to deaths following deportations.
Defense
More than a Small Mention of Fake Islands is in the Pentagon's New China Report
The annual military assessment includes 7 full pages about South China Sea construction, up from 2 paragraphs last yea
Management
Senate Bill Would Allow Services to Restore Full Per Diem Rates for Defense Travelers
House and Senate versions of NDAA contain changes to a controversial Pentagon policy that reduced per diems for those on extended travel.
Pay & Benefits
Military Pay Raise, TRICARE Reform Bill Advances in Senate
Panel approves NDAA which also calls on Defense to reduce the Senior Executive Service by 25 percent by 2019.
Defense
More Fallout From the Iran Sailor Incident
The U.S. Navy relieves an officer of command for his role in the January 12 detention of 10 U.S. sailors by Iranian forces.
Management
America's Last Fighter Jet Makers Scramble to Keep Production Alive
The end is nearing for the F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 lines unless more orders come in soon.
Defense
The First Infantry Women of the U.S. Marines
The Corps has approved two women for roles previously open only to men.
Defense
Pentagon’s Congressional Liaison Takes On GOP Lawmakers Over Benghazi, Email
Legislative chief Stephen Hedger challenges committee chairmen on document delivery.
Defense
Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office, and a promotion.
Management
The Newest Customers for the Tech Behind Bitcoin are NATO and the American Military
Blockchain can be used for secure messaging and more efficient operations.
Defense
The United States Has Taken in Only 17% of the Syrian Refugees It Pledged This Year
Canada, by comparison, has accepted more than 25,000 people in its refugee resettlement program.
Defense
West Point Won't Punish Cadets Seen in Photograph With Their Fists Raised
Controversy over the photograph, taken on April 26, erupted after it was published in the Army Times.
Defense
Homeland Security Slims Down Its Mission Statement
Johnson opts for one sentence rather than three.
Defense