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Defense workers get ethics reminder from DoD secretary

In today’s Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is reminding servicemembers and DoD employees about the ethical values of the department.

Federal Newscast

DoD’s real estate issues no longer a ‘high risk’ area, GAO says

Defense

Military academies flooded with issues, but will superintendents’ plans fix the problems?

Defense

AI commission sees ‘extraordinary’ support to stand up tech-focused service academy

Artificial Intelligence

Vice Adm. Norton was ‘right leader at right time’ for DISA

Reporter's Notebook

Austin orders new steps to curb sexual assault while panel studies the problem

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Smarter software could help Air Force cut fuel bills by a million gallons per week

Air Force

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during a confirmation hearing for President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national intelligence director Avril Haines before the Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP)

Warner, Rubio push to extend contractor pandemic relief authorities

Acquisition Policy

Judges wooden gavel resting on a law book in a courtroom conceptual of judgements, crime, punishment, and justice

When must you protest to get an automatic stay after an enhanced debriefing?

Commentary

The Defense Department updates its rules for overseas operational support contractors

Contracting

In this Feb. 9, 2021 photo provided by the Department of Defense, Hickam 15th Medical Group host the first COVID-19 mass vaccination on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine, as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will convince troops to take the shot. Some Army units are seeing as few as a third agree to the vaccine, others are higher. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./Department of Defense via AP)

More vaccination sites staffed by military get up and running

Federal Newscast

Flatter defense budgets means Congress will look for savings and legacy cuts

The Defense budget is out from under the weight of the Budget Control Act, but that doesn’t mean that the military will see a boon in spending this coming…

Defense

First Look

DHA set to takeover all military hospitals by end of 2021, even after transition halt during pandemic

DHA is still not sure how many military treatment facilities will close or how many patients will need to seek outside care.

Defense

Army deputy CIO to retire after 38 years of service

CIO News

Greg Garcia, the Army’s deputy chief information officer, announced in an email to staff that his last day would be Feb. 27.

Defense workers get ethics reminder from DoD secretary

DoD’s real estate issues no longer a ‘high risk’ area, GAO says

Military academies flooded with issues, but will superintendents’ plans fix the problems?

AI commission sees ‘extraordinary’ support to stand up tech-focused service academy

Vice Adm. Norton was ‘right leader at right time’ for DISA

Austin orders new steps to curb sexual assault while panel studies the problem

Smarter software could help Air Force cut fuel bills by a million gallons per week

Warner, Rubio push to extend contractor pandemic relief authorities

When must you protest to get an automatic stay after an enhanced debriefing?

The Defense Department updates its rules for overseas operational support contractors

More vaccination sites staffed by military get up and running

Flatter defense budgets means Congress will look for savings and legacy cuts

DHA set to takeover all military hospitals by end of 2021, even after transition halt during pandemic

Army deputy CIO to retire after 38 years of service

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