Defense One
Odierno: Ukraine Shows Us ‘You Never Know What’s Around the Corner’
In an exclusive interview with Defense One, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno talks about the future of the Army and the threats posed by an unstable world. By James Kitfield
Nextgov
Pentagon Smartphone Plan Is Off to a Slow Start
The Defense Department's program for adopting commercial mobile devices is officially operational, but problems remain.
Pay & Benefits
EPA to Collect Retention Bonuses It Mistakenly Paid to Employees
Agency gave nearly $500,000 in incentive payments without properly verifying the need to do so.
Nextgov
The NSA Might Hire You If You Can Crack Their Coded Tweet
The challenge is 'part of recruitment efforts to attract the best and the brightest.'
Management
Yes, Obama's Management Agenda Is Different From George W. Bush's
Current goal is to drive results by focusing on strategic objectives, not narrower programs, OMB performance officer says.
Defense One
Every Country Will Have Armed Drones Within 10 Years
The proliferation of weaponized drone technology is inevitable, and there’s nothing the U.S. can do to stop it. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Bill Supports 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops, More Than Obama Proposal
Fiscal 2015 Defense authorization legislation, scheduled for committee markup Wednesday, also upholds pay freeze for general and flag officers.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Finalizes Plan to Allow Most State and Local Government Employees to Run for Partisan Office
Hatch Act update will take effect in June.
Nextgov
What You Need to Know About Checking Work Email After Hours
It may cause stress but lead to a better life, Gallup finds.
Oversight
Auditor: Funding Shortfall Could Halt Transportation Projects
With the Highway Trust Fund depleted, federal payments to states could be delayed.
Pay & Benefits
OPM's Progress on the Retirement Claims Backlog in One Chart
Slowly but surely the inventory is shrinking, despite a hiccup earlier this year.
Nextgov
Pentagon Police Agency Hit by ‘Catastrophic’ Network Outage
Failure of a legacy component is to blame for the January incident, spokesman says.
Management
How to Get Stuff Done: Make Your Lists Short and Strategic
Constructing and editing a list is just as valuable as having one.
Defense
Meet China's Military Monkey Commandos
Monkeys join the People's Liberation Army to defend against migrating birds that endanger planes.
Tech
FAA Says U-2 Spy Plane Definitely Scrambled Air Traffic Control Computers
Air Force had previously denied that their plane was the one to blame.
Oversight
House Panels Race Against Each Other to Reform NSA Spying
In an apparent turf war, two House committees have scheduled markups a day apart later this week.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the House Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Between drinking Dos Equis beer and eating tacos, haven't Americans done enough to commemorate the Mexican holiday?
Management
3 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness in a Multitasking Workplace
How to rewire your brain for creativity amid the hubbub.
Retirement