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Furloughs kick in amid anger, resignation About 650,000 Defense Department civilians began doing their part this week to save the department nearly $2 billion — by not coming to work. They’re not exactly enthusiastic about pitching in.   No decision on danger pay; review ongoing No decision was made Thursday at a meeting of top Pentagon officials to discuss eliminating imminent danger pay in areas military leaders suspect may no longer be hazardous enough to warrant the extra money, defense officials said.   DOD comptroller defends furloughs for ‘working capital’ employees Laurie Vroman’s expenses rose this summer because of day care for her three children, but her paycheck will drop by hundreds of dollars because of Defense Department-wide furloughs that began this week.   Conn. submarine base is changing its mindset on sexual assault Marilyn Monroe is no longer welcome at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Conn. Nothing is welcome that could create "a degrading, hostile or offensive work environment."   Senators seek clarity on Afghan commitment Leading lawmakers called on the Obama administration Thursday to make and announce a decision on the size of the U.S. military force to remain in Afghanistan following combat withdrawal next year.   Jury convicts ex-Tinker AFB buyer of accepting bribes from government contractors A federal jury Thursday convicted a former Tinker Air Force Base buyer of accepting more than $800,000 in bribes from government contractors, prosecutors said.   Atlanta VA hospital chief announces changes, but no firings Revelations of pervasive mismanagement at the Atlanta VA Medical Center that contributed to the deaths of three veterans have not led to anyone being fired, despite outcries from top U.S. lawmakers.   Marines' Iwakuni station gets new commanding officer Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni got a new commanding officer Friday as Col. Robert Boucher took over from retiring Col. James Stewart.   Army says war records gap is real, launches recovery effort The U.S. Army has conceded a significant loss of records documenting battlefield action and other operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and has launched a global search to recover and consolidate field records from the wars.   National Veterans Wheelchair Games athletes arrive in Tampa The National Veterans Wheelchair Games will hold 18 medalled sporting events and two exhibition sports at nine venues across the Tampa area.