'Steep Learning Curve:' Muted Response to VA Secretary Nominee from Veterans Groups Biden's choice of Denis McDonough has been met with a mix of qualified support, non-commitment, and stunned disappointment.
Biden Taps Former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough for VA Secretary McDonough served in the Obama administration during a time of great upheaval at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Did Michèle Flournoy Face 'Double Standard' Over Defense Industry Ties? "There's really a double standard in terms of expectations for what a qualified candidate looks like, between men and women."
Biden Hits Back at Criticism Over Choosing Retired General for SecDef Biden is facing criticism, including from within his party, for selecting a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon.
The Introverted General: Meet Lloyd Austin, Biden's Pick for SecDef President-elect Joe Biden's choice of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin rocked the defense community.
Biden's Choice of Another Retired General for SecDef Sends Wrong Message, Experts Warn A source said Biden's decision to pick Austin over other frontrunners is based on their long-standing relationship.
Biden and SecDef Pick Lloyd Austin Have 'Crisis-Tested' Bond Forged in the Situation Room Biden surprised many with his decision to name retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin his defense secretary pick.
Biden to Announce His Defense Secretary Pick This Week Biden told reporters that he'll announce his intended defense secretary pick on Friday.
Pentagon Denies Friction, Delays with Biden Transition Team Meetings with the Biden team may have been delayed to make sure that the right DoD officials could attend.
Why Joe Biden Needs to Nominate Women to Lead VA and the Defense Department A female leader could help create better, more equal standards for physical training and individual performance.
Air Force Command Pauses Use of M18 Handguns After Security Airman's Death The active-duty Security Forces airman, assigned to the base's 90th Security Forces Squadron, "died on base while on duty" in...
How This Airman Survived 3 Months in the Alaskan Wilderness After a World War II Plane Crash Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Leon Crane was co-piloting a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber when an engine malfunctioned and it crashed...
Navy Top Enlisted Sailor Announces Early Retirement Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea's retirement comes amid shake-ups in other top leadership posts within the...
Marine Officer Who Faced Charges for Criticizing Military Leaders Now Leads Promotion Review Since January, the defense secretary also has ordered the Pentagon to review combat standards, disqualifying medical...
Proposal to Expand Private Health Care for Veterans Advanced by House Panel The legislation stoked strong opposition from Democrats accusing Republicans of trying to privatize the VA as Republicans...