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Space Force to create more integrated units

“The intent is for all mission areas to be in this Integrated Mission Delta approach. And all done personnel neutral,” said Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant.

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Congress Labor Secretary

Labor Dept backs state-by-state refresh of UI benefits systems rocked by pandemic

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Martin Gruenberg

The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's toxic workplace culture

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cyber, EPA, Water Contamination Nitrates Oregon

US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

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May We Say Thank You

During the month of May, we’d like to show federal employees and contractors how much their work truly means to us AND to you.

Help us recognize the devoted public servants who have exemplified public service at home and abroad and send an e-card today!

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ASPIRE targets the waste in federal workforce training

Tony Boese, the research programs manager and associate researcher in VA’s NAII, said the new workforce education platform reduces the need for retraining.

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The time for government to feel has come

The time for government to feel has come

Embracing the humanity of federal employees isn’t about balancing robotic professionalism and joyful home lives.

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Amelia Brust/Federal News NetworkReturn-to-office review: The latest from Congress, agency leaders and employees

Return-to-office review: The latest from Congress, agency leaders and employees

With the federal return-to-office conversation always in flux, Federal News Network wants to keep you up-to-date on what it all means for federal employees.

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Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

New to civil service? We created this guide to provide insights and pointers to first-time feds. Be inspired by careerists and also get pointers to make the transition to your new job as smooth as possible. (Pssst: It includes health and life insurance cheat sheets too!)

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2023 Best Places to Work marks a turning point in employee engagement

Beyond just the rankings of the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, there appears to be a broader atmospheric shift for the federal workforce.

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USPS

USPS rejects calls for regulator to weigh in on now-paused network modernization plans

USPS is rejecting calls for its regulator to scrutinize network modernization plans — although it concedes such a review may be legally required later on.

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Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, passes through sideboys as the official party arrives for a ship visit aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63).

Navy grapples with at-sea shortages as recruiting lags

Although retention remains strong, the Navy has thousands of vacancies in its afloat community because of the recruiting slowdown.

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CX Exchange: How to use AI to reinvent workflows, help employees better help citizens

Employees who are able to understand customer sentiment can adjust services more quickly to meet citizens’ needs. The advent of AI makes it possible to sift and provide information so agency employees to respond fast, Verizon’s David Werner says.

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House lawmakers want to create Army drone branch

The House draft defense bill requires the Army to establish a Drone Corps. Senior defense officials don’t think it’s a good idea.

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Recognition for military members not on the front lines

A medical non-profit named for the legendary senator Henry M. Jackson, each year recognizes distinguished military medicine practitioners.

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Whole-of-government suicide-prevention strategy

The federal government has a new strategy to prevent suicide.

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Looking ahead to the no-surprise, likely-late 2025 federal spending bills

It is budget season on Capitol Hill and agency leaders are busy defending their 2025 spending plans in front of the appropriations committees.

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Defense News

Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, passes through sideboys as the official party arrives for a ship visit aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63).

Navy grapples with at-sea shortages as recruiting lags

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Drones

House lawmakers want to create Army drone branch

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Pay & Benefits

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TSA, AFGE see milestone contract as ‘pivot point’ for frontline workforce

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Another attempt to determine if federal employees are underpaid

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Technology

cyber, EPA, Water Contamination Nitrates Oregon

US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

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Workforce

Martin Gruenberg

The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency’s toxic workplace culture

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