Craig Whitlock
Reporter

Craig Whitlock covers the Pentagon and national security for The Post, where he has worked as a staff writer since 1998. He served as the paper’s Berlin bureau chief for nearly six years, covering terrorism networks in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. He has reported from more than 40 countries. He has been awarded the German Marshall Fund’s Peter R. Weitz prize for excellence and originality in reporting in Europe and is a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He previously worked as a reporter for the Raleigh News & Observer and is a graduate of Duke University.

Latest by Craig Whitlock

Military plans to open more combat jobs to women by 2016

Pentagon says it will move cautiously in determining which positions will be open to women.

West Point superintendent misused his office, IG says

West Point superintendent misused his office, IG says

The Army general had subordinates work at parties and feed a friend’s cats, according to the IG’s report.

Poll: Americans concerned about sex assaults in military

Poll: Americans concerned about sex assaults in military

New poll finds split over whether military law should be changed to deal with growing problem.

Army suspends general for handling of sexual-assault case

Army suspends general for handling of sexual-assault case

The commander of U.S. Army forces in Japan is the latest general to get in trouble over the issue.