Government
Obama and George W. Bush Team up in Africa
July 02 by Mike O'BrienThey were once political enemies, but on Tuesday President Obama and former President George W. Bush joined forces in Tanzania to honor Americans killed in an embassy bombing nearly 15 years ago....
U.S. Defends Surveillance on European Allies
July 01 by Mike O'BrienU.S. intelligence officials have defended its surveillance programs following allegations that it monitored European allies. An official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence pl...
IDGA Magazine June 2013
July 01 by IDGA EditorIDGA's monthly magazine produces exclusive content featuring prominent members in the Government as well as intriguing articles, news stories and more. View the most popular information as determine...
Axed: Fourth of July Fireworks Scrapped at Several U.S. Military Bases
June 30 by Mike O'BrienThe skies above military bases across the country will not be filled with dazzling pyrotechnic creations this holiday weekend – thanks to sequestration. Bases large and small have canceled t...
Budgets Cuts Force the Cancellation of September Commissary Sales
June 27 by Mike O'BrienSeptember case lot sales at commissaries have been canceled worldwide because of budget cuts. The popular case lot sales are held twice a year, May and September, in the parking lots of commissari...
Marines Command Honors its First Female Sergeant Major
June 25 by Mike O'BrienThe U.S. Marines command that houses the most prestigious ceremonial units will be welcoming its first female sergeant major on Thursday. Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness will take over the duties of senio...
DoD Marks Gay Pride Month with Event at the Pentagon
June 24 by Mike O'BrienThe U.S. military is marking Gay Pride Month with a DoD Pride event at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will attend the event, which is described as a low-key symposium. Fo...
Obama Calls for U.S.-Russian Nuclear Arms Reductions
June 19 by Mike O'BrienAgainst the backdrop of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s most historic landmark, President Obama on Wednesday called for launching negotiations with Russia aimed at cutting nuclear arms by up to...
U.S. Welcomes Taliban’s Statement on Peace Talks
June 17 by Mike O'BrienThe U.S. government on Tuesday welcomed a statement by the Taliban that the group was prepared to take the first step toward peace talks with the Afghan authorities. The potentially historic move...
Future of U.S. Military Needs a ‘Fundamental Rethink,’ Says New Study
June 13 by Mike O'BrienA far reaching study on the future role of the military in the coming decade calls for a radical shift in strategy against a backdrop of sustained financial constraints. The report is based on the...
Avril Haines to be Appointed CIA’s First Female Deputy Director
June 13 by Mike O'BrienThe CIA is to get its first female Deputy Director when Michael Morell retires in August, Director John Brennan has announced. White House lawyer Avril Haines has served for three years as Preside...
House Democrats Defeated in Bid to Change Drone and Use-of-Force Laws
June 12 by Mike O'BrienHouse Appropriations Committee Democrats lost out on Wednesday in their efforts to change two major national security policy issues. Democratic members offered amendments to the panel’s 2014...