Business

Pentagon Orders Even More HQ Cuts, Infuriating Employees' Union

Defense Department personnel officials are moving ahead with a more-severe version of an existing plan for cuts to headquarters staff—angering a major union in the process.

Business

UK to Decide Whether To Allow Women in Combat Jobs Next Year

As the U.S. nears its own decisions, the British Army is considering allowing women into infantry and armor positions.

Business

Ash Who? After Six Months On The Job, 44% Have No Opinion on Defense Secretary

A Defense One survey finds that nearly half of troops, natsec employees say they still have no opinion about Ash Carter.

Business

All-Male No More: Army Opens Ranger Course to Women

The test is over: future classes of the elite Ranger School will be open to all candidates.

Business

As New Book Arrives, Pentagon Warns Special Operators Against Leaks

Defense secretary, SOCOM remind troops to keep secrets as new details of bin Laden raid and other missions emerge.

Policy

As First Women Graduate Army Ranger School, Women Veterans in Congress Celebrate

Sen. Joni Ernst and Reps. Tammy Duckworth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Martha McSally reflect on how far the military has come since they served, and how far it has yet to go.

Threats

The Ashley Madison Hack Is Not OPM (But the Government May Be Watching It Anyway)

Thousands of the site’s affair-seeking users registered from .mil and .gov domains — at least ostensibly.

Business

In Swamp Phase, Women Ranger Candidates Blend Right In

Everyone in the last phase of the Army's elite school looks the same: sweat-soaked and exhausted. And the Ranger Association says everyone who graduates can be a member.

Ideas

America’s First Female Four-Star on Diversity in the Military

What has the U.S. military finally realized about workforce diversity and mission success? Retired Gen. Ann Dunwoody spells it out.

Business

Why Lone Wolf Attacks Are So Hard To Predict

Events like the shootings in Tennessee show the possibilities and limitations of predictive analytics.

Business

Prospective Army Chief Supports Arming Recruiters

Gen. Mark Milley, Obama’s nominee to become Army chief of staff, says measures are being taken to protect recruiters, like the ones targeted in last week’s attack.

Threats

To Prevent Insider Threats, DOD Must First Define ‘Normal’

The Pentagon thinks it can build an automated system to predict and prevent future Fort Hood-style attacks. But it’s a problem as big as big data itself.

Ideas

Three Women Advance, Inspire at US Army’s Ranger School

As the trio work their way through the Mountain phase, others across the Army watch, wait, and hope for their shot at the elite special operators course.

Ideas

What the Fighter of the Future Will Look Like

The next 15 years will change troops’ gear in virtually every respect, from body armor to communications to robot interactions.

Business

Second OPM Hack Stole Data of 21.5M People, Including Biometric

The breach affects nearly everyone that underwent a background check through OPM in 2000 or later.

Science & Tech

After Historic Hack, OPM Chief's 15-Point Plan May Be Too Little, Too Late

In the wake of a major hack, agency director Katherine Archuleta outlined a series of steps to counter future breaches.

Business

Military Retirement Changes Could Cut Into New, Old Troops' Benefits

Under the current system, personnel who serve 20-plus years get a pension. But what about everyone else?

Ideas

Why the US Hasn't Pinned the OPM Hack on China

Getting China to stop this activity is at the top of Washington's diplomatic agenda. Stopping foreign intelligence services from spying, however, is not.

Business

What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley's Nerds

Defense Department and national security political leaders are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough?

Business

Watch Now: Defense One Live's ‘Force of the Future’

The Pentagon's acting personnel chief has vowed to upend the military's Cold War-era HR system. Watch him describe how and why.