Business

Hagel Says Ethical Scandals Are a ‘Growing Problem’ in the Military

The defense secretary is worried that the recent spate of ethical scandals in the military is just the tip of the iceberg. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

U.S. Reportedly Curbs Drone Strikes in Pakistan

The Obama administration has reportedly curtailed drone strikes in Pakistan to let peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban continue. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Cheating Scandal Spreads to the Navy’s Nuclear Fleet

Thirty sailors responsible the Navy’s nuclear reactor training have been suspended for allegedly cheating on exams. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale to Step Down

After helping the military navigate through some of the toughest budget battles in history, Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale is stepping down. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Obama to Nominate Navy Admiral as NSA Director

If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Michael Rogers will replace Army Gen. Keith Alexander as NSA director. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Do the Military’s Nuclear Operators Need More Incentives?

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to reform the troubled nuclear enterprise. Could more incentives and recognition help turn things around? By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Obama: Afghan War Will End With or Without Troop Deal

President Obama says the war in Afghanistan will be over at the end of the year, with or without a troop deal from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Top General Wants 10,000 U.S. Troops in Afghanistan until 2017

Gen. Joseph Dunford is reportedly pushing a plan to keep 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan until 2017. By Stephanie Gaskell

Ideas

Do U.S. Troops Really Need to Stay in Afghanistan?

A top U.S. commander says Afghan security forces can take on the Taliban. Does the U.S. need to stay for Afghanistan to succeed? By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

The U.S. Is Still Officially At War in Iraq

Two years after U.S. troops withdrew, a group of bi-partisan senators want to repeal the authorization of the use of military force in Iraq, officially ending the war. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

Can Iraq Be Trusted with U.S. Attack Helicopters?

Congressional leaders are uneasy about putting Apache helicopters under the control of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Odierno: We Left Iraq in Good Shape

The former Iraq war commander criticizes ‘Monday morning quarterbacks,’ saying the U.S. military left Iraq in a position to succeed, but now is ‘not the time’ to send U.S. troops back. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Iraq’s Best Hope for Peace Is Replacing Maliki

The United States may have made a mess in Iraq, but Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s reign has only made things worse. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy

A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Hagel: ‘No Magical Date’ for Post-2014 Troop Deal with Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he wants a U.S. troop deal with Afghanistan in place as soon as possible. By Stephanie Gaskell

Ideas

New Year, New Missions: Eight Challenges Awaiting the Pentagon in 2014

The New Year means new challenges for the Pentagon. Here’s a look at what’s ahead for 2014. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post

Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

So When Does the U.S. Really Need Afghanistan to Sign the Troop Deal?

Obama administration officials still want a troop deal in Afghanistan in place by the end of the year, but want and need are two different things. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

Karzai: There is ‘No Deadline’ to Sign Troop Deal

Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the Dec. 31 deadline to sign a post-2014 troop deal is just ‘pressure’ from the U.S. But visiting Gen. Martin Dempsey said negotiations are ‘closed.’ By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Hagel Softens on Troop Deal, Gives Karzai Until February - But Not April

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel now says Afghanistan has to sign a troop deal by February’s NATO meeting. It’s not the April elections that worries him; it’s the runoffs. By Stephanie Gaskell