Defense
Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to hold a Thursday hearing on the shootings.
Defense
Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
Multiple deployments are increasing mental health problems, reports say.
Defense
Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
Mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles mark a significant departure from the slow development cycles typical of most major defense programs, says Pentagon chief.
Defense
Alleged Army gunman’s former patients need follow-up care, observers say
Service declines to discuss steps Army is taking, if any, to help soldiers formerly treated by psychiatrist.
Defense
Search for illegal immigrants widens
Homeland Security announces that by 2013 all law enforcement agencies should be able to access technology identifying illegal immigrants in U.S. prison system.
Defense
Gates stepping up fight against roadside bombs
Defense secretary is creating a departmentwide task force aimed at combating the growing threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan.
Defense
Agencies begin implementing veterans hiring directive
Goal of initiative is to take a “headhunting role” and be more proactive about reaching out to former service members, personnel chief says.
Defense
President aims to step up hiring of veterans
Obama directs agencies to establish offices to guide veterans through the job application process and help them adjust to civilian life.
Defense
Senate is moving on Military Construction-VA measure
The total funding in the measure is $7.1 billion over the $126.8 billion provided in fiscal 2009.
Defense
Democrats risk impasse over PATRIOT Act
Lawmakers might have to pass a temporary extension if the House and Senate can't agree on renewing key provisions of the law that are set to expire on Dec. 31.
Defense
Forward Observer: Another Looming Disaster
Retired officer says the all-volunteer military "has priced itself out of the market."
Defense
Senate leader aims for MilCon-VA passage Tuesday
For the first time, the bill includes pre-approved appropriations for the VA's medical programs.
Defense
Former Defense acquisition chief warns against ‘global war on contractors’
A quota system for hiring or insourcing is not a good way to bolster the acquisition workforce, Jacques Gansler says.
Defense
House lawmakers seek to remove FEMA from Homeland Security
Key senators object to making the emergency response agency an independent entity.
Defense
Senate approves Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill, appoints conferees
The $64.9 billion legislation includes $27.38 billion for the Justice Department.
Defense
Lockheed Martin chief sees leaner budgets, new priorities
Bethesda, Md.-based firm is continuing to grow its business in emerging areas such as energy security and cybersecurity to remain competitive.
Defense
Gates-Holder letter might provide political cover for senators
The Cabinet secretaries oppose an appropriations bill amendment that would block funds for trying suspected terrorists in federal courts.
Defense
Mullen: Afghanistan troop decision likely in a ‘few weeks’
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs lauds troops’ resilience, cites urgent need to address brain injuries.
Defense
Texans mount campaign to keep Army truck contract
Program contributes $500 million annually to the state economy and losing the deal will cost 3,000 jobs in an area west of Houston, task force says.
Defense