Defense
Scandal investigation extends to U.S. commander in Afghanistan
Probe that led to Petraeus' resignation also uncovers inappropriate emails involving Gen. John Allen.
Defense
Veterans twice as likely to cheat on their spouses as non-veterans
Infidelity and divorce are more common among servicemen and women, a study found.
Defense
The growing rural isolation of veterans
Pentagon leaders are lamenting that civilians have less contact with the realities of military life.
Defense
Analysis: From war to work
Tailoring career transition programs to a new generation of veterans.
Defense
Vets face delays in receiving benefits due to lack of records
Report finds units in Iraq and Afghanistan have not been managing their daily field reporting.
Defense
Cheaper, greener housing for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Department estimates that 107,000 veterans are homeless on any given night
Defense
Will the U.S. send weapons to Syria now that the rebels have a president?
The disparate factions of the Syrian opposition have united
Pay & Benefits
Cuts in federal pay and benefits are among deficit reduction possibilities
CBO analysis looks at potential savings related to increasing feds’ health care costs, reducing pay.
Oversight
Condoleezza Rice: GOP must adapt to 'changing demographics'
Party is losing 'important segments of the electorate,' former secretary of State says.
Defense
Syrian rebel leader is pulling for Romney
A general on the rebel's military council believes Mitt Romney is more likely to intervene in their conflict
Defense
GOP lawmakers say ‘thousands’ of military votes will not be counted
Slow military mail processing will cause ballots to arrive too late, senators say.
Management
Contractors eye post-election musical chairs on Senate panel
Claire McCaskill’s temporary oversight committee faces uncertain future.
Nextgov
Dewatering SWAT Team has been pumping out more than an Olympic-size pool per minute
The Army Corps of Engineers team is overseeing pumps at six different sites
Tech
DHS secretary issues waiver so ships can take fuel to disaster areas
Energy Department, EPA help reopen New York, New Jersey gas stations.
Defense
Secret Service Agent who was under investigation commits suicide
The agent was facing proceedings for possibly violating department rules.
Defense
Administration fingers start pointing at Petraeus for Benghazi
Blame for security failures shifts between the State Department and the CIA
Defense
Officials detail CIA response to Benghazi attack
Officers responded within 25 minutes of the attack, detailed timeline shows.
Pay & Benefits
Think tank recommends ways to rein in military pay, benefits
New report suggests limiting pay raises, increasing retirees’ health care contributions and changing pension system.
Defense