Defense Secretary Ash Carter

Defense Bill May Not Include Provision on Drafting WomenDefense Bill May Not Include Provision on Drafting Women

Defense Bill May Not Include Provision on Drafting Women

By Debbie Gregory. House and Senate negotiators plan to shelve the provision requiring women to register for the draft in…

8 years ago
Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

By Debbie Gregory. Selective Service law, as it's written now, refers specifically to "male persons" in stating who must register…

9 years ago
Pentagon to Spend $180 Million to Boost Base SecurityPentagon to Spend $180 Million to Boost Base Security

Pentagon to Spend $180 Million to Boost Base Security

By Debbie Gregory. In a move to boost security and further protect U.S. military bases from the Islamic State and…

9 years ago
Thornberry’s Bill Would Increase Troop SizeThornberry’s Bill Would Increase Troop Size

Thornberry’s Bill Would Increase Troop Size

By Debbie Gregory. Rep. Mac Thornberry has introduced a defense bill that would increase, rather than decrease, the size of…

9 years ago
In Solidarity With Belgium, Obama Wants ISIS Defeated by End of His TermIn Solidarity With Belgium, Obama Wants ISIS Defeated by End of His Term

In Solidarity With Belgium, Obama Wants ISIS Defeated by End of His Term

By Debbie Gregory. Even before the horrendous terrorist attacks on Brussels which killed at least 34 people and injured about…

9 years ago
Calling All Computer HackersCalling All Computer Hackers

Calling All Computer Hackers

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon is looking for a few good computer hackers. But it may not be what you…

9 years ago
Military Looking at 1.6% Pay Increase for Troops in 2017Military Looking at 1.6% Pay Increase for Troops in 2017

Military Looking at 1.6% Pay Increase for Troops in 2017

By Debbie Gregory. Five evolving challenges drive the Pentagon’s planning for the 2017 defense budget request, including Russian aggression in…

9 years ago
Fighting a “Social Media” EnemyFighting a “Social Media” Enemy

Fighting a “Social Media” Enemy

By Debbie Gregory. While social media can be a tool of liberation and freedom, it can also be used for…

9 years ago
Carter Admits to Misuse of Email AccountCarter Admits to Misuse of Email Account

Carter Admits to Misuse of Email Account

By Debbie Gregory. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that he "should have known better" than to use his personal email…

9 years ago
Marine General Tapped as Top Military AdviserMarine General Tapped as Top Military Adviser

Marine General Tapped as Top Military Adviser

By Debbie Gregory. Although not yet officially announced, it appears that Defense Secretary Ash Carter has selected Brig. Gen. Eric…

9 years ago