Defense

Rumsfeld gives Defense a corporate makeover

In a move designed to shake up the status quo at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Monday imposed a new, more corporate management structure that gives the service secretaries much greater responsibility for improving Defense operations.

Defense

Defense panel pushes quality of life improvements

A study commissioned by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has recommended vast improvements to military housing and bases. Meanwhile, a separate report urged the creation of a rapidly deployable joint force.

Defense

Army tightens base security

Defense

Talking About Defense: Bush versus Levin

The last time a Republican President tried to change the military in a big way, a rambunctious Senator dismissed the plan as "a shambles." That Senator is about to take over the Armed Services Committee.

Defense

Spending request for Defense falls short of expectations

The Bush administration Thursday revealed plans for the long-awaited cash infusion military leaders have sought for flagging Defense Department programs--and it’s about half what the service chiefs previously said they needed.

Defense

Task force charged with overhauling veterans health care

President Bush observed Memorial Day by creating a new task force to address the quality of health care service for veterans.