Inside the Pentagon highlights

Some must-reads from this week's edition of Inside the Pentagon:

1. As Congress eyes yet another stopgap continuing resolution, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) says the Pentagon may need "flexibility" on the deadline for obligating fiscal year 2018 funds, especially for operations and maintenance. 

Full story: Thornberry seeks spending flexibility for DOD amid budget stalemate

2. Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan has tasked the Pentagon's deputy chief management officer with leading the military's adoption of cloud technologies by establishing a new program and budget line for the effort. 

Full story: Shanahan directs DCMO to establish cloud-computing program

3. Members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday praised Pentagon Comptroller David Norquist for embarking on the first-ever full audit of the Defense Department, but acknowledged the task could take years.

Full story: Lawmakers welcome new DOD audit, but say it 'will not be pretty'