Defense
Army, Navy want new personnel system sooner
The Army and Navy want to speed up their transition to the Defense Department integrated personnel and payroll system that is under development.
Defense
The Senator vs. the Army: A bureaucratic battle
The story of Sen. Bob Smith's crusade to get the Army to develop an anti-satellite weapon has all the elements: a crusading lawmaker, a multi-million-dollar defense contract, evidence of misuse of a government charge card, and even an accusation of sexual harassment.
Defense
Pentagon officials pledge to overhaul personnel policies
By next spring the Pentagon hopes to have the framework for a strategic human resources plan that could dramatically change the nature of career military service, for both uniformed and civilian employees.
Defense
Pentagon's personnel problems are about more than pay
The military's problems in recruiting people, retaining them, and making the best use of their talents will not be solved by better pay and benefits alone, as welcome as the extra money may be.
Management
Pentagon to seek single round of base closures
The Bush administration will seek a single round of military base closures in 2003 after a comprehensive review of all Defense Department installations, the Pentagon announced Thursday.
Defense