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Why I chose to retire from government service at this time
In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.
By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)
Newt Gingrich and loyalists tapped for Defense Policy Board as Henry Kissinger is ousted
The Trump administration has continued efforts to replace Pentagon advisers with loyalists.
By Joe Gould
Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns
Paul's objections on Thursday threatened another must-pass bill, a one-week spending measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 18.
Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
Still spinning their wheels on COVID-19 relief, lawmakers grabbed a one-week government funding extension on Wednesday that buys time for more talks — though there is considerable disagreement over who is supposed to be taking the lead from there.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Biden picks Lloyd Austin, retired Army general, to lead Pentagon
Austin would require a wavier from Congress to serve.
‘They need to answer to this’: Pentagon CMO pushes back as Congress moves to shutter office
The proposed fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act eliminates the Pentagon’s Chief Management Officer.
By Aaron Mehta
There should be no doubt about Michele Flournoy for defense secretary
The primary criterion for assessing any nomination for secretary of defense is whether the nominee has the experience, competence and steadfastness to oversee the most powerful military and the wide-ranging defense establishment that supports it.
By Barry Pavel
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
After months of shadowboxing amid a tense and toxic campaign, Capitol Hill's main players are returning for one final, perhaps futile, attempt at deal-making on a challenging menu of year-end business.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Biden’s gender parity pledge could be watershed moment for women in national security
A Biden pledge for at least gender parity in key national security slots could mean huge gains for women at the Pentagon and elsewhere.
By Aaron Mehta
Acting SecDef, service secretaries exposed to COVID-19 after top civilian tests positive
Miller, Barrett and McCarthy all met with Raimundas Karoblis days before the Lithuanian defense minister tested positive for COVID-19.
By Aaron Mehta
Pentagon differs on post-election Hatch Act rules
Civilian and servicemember Department of Defense employees may have to refrain from certain political behavior for longer than their colleagues at other agencies.
By Jessie Bur