Latest "accountability" stories

Poor oversight leaves military barracks in dire condition, report says

The watchdog report documented widespread housing issues with the barracks already familiar to many lower-ranking service members across the armed forces.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

3 months ago

Air Force maintainer working

Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?

Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Performance reviews to vet airmen’s leadership skills starting in March

The Air Force wants its members to be good at their jobs as well as good people.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Stunning failures found in Global Train and Equip counter-terrorism programs

A new report criticizes Pentagon oversight of a program that spends billions providing training and weapons to allies around the globe.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

Trump’s go-to guy at VA faces first major opposition from Republicans on Capitol Hill

VA Secretary David Shulkin, who has earned voluminous praise from the White House and lawmakers for his first year leading the department, faces a bigger test in year two.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Defense acquisition head: accountability, and perhaps firings, on the way

Ellen Lord is promising to hold people accountable if their programs go over budget.

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

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