Latest "Defense Department INspector General" stories

Commands are deferring alcohol treatment for troops in need: IG report

An inspector general audit also found that military treatment facilities haven't been properly screening troops for alcohol abuse.

By Meghann Myers

15 months ago

The services aren’t screening for suicide risk and assuring resources for separating troops, IG finds

The Defense Department inspector general released its findings Friday.

By Meghann Myers

19 months ago

Pentagon tech boss used unauthorized app for official communications: watchdog

An investigation into verbal abuse turned up a much different violation.

By Meghann Myers

24 months ago

The military’s inspector general system must be reformed, former DoD IG says

The inspector general system needs to be professionalized, Gordon Heddell told lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Defense Department inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command

The Department of Defense’s inspector general announced Friday that it was reviewing the Trump administration’s last-minute decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.

2 years ago

Brother of Army officer who testified against Trump alleges widespread abuse, retaliation at National Security Council

Lawmakers are demanding a full investigation into whether the president and other top officials retaliated against the Army officers for their roles as whistleblowers.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago