Air Force

In today’s Federal Newscast, as part of a new pilot program, the Defense Department awards contracts to five companies to actively recruit technical talent from the private sector.

Photos of the amazing, moving, important and amusing things happening in the defense community.

President Donald Trump has nominated an aerospace executive to be the next secretary of the Air Force.

If the space force is established, the next move might be creating a Space National Guard.

In today’s Federal Newscast, after the Veterans Affairs Department second attempt at firing the director of its DC facility, VA’s case against Brian Hawkins is reportedly falling apart.

The Air Force is considering asking for Congress’ help to give airmen more flexibility.

In today’s Federal Newscast, Council 216 of the American Federation of Government Employees is urging the EEOC to push for more staff.

In today’s Federal Newscast, a new Senate bill looks to improve the Defense Department’s Mentor-Protégé Program, which expired last year.

In today’s Federal Newscast, A bipartisan pair of lawmakers want to give some federal employees a new retirement flexibility.

In today’s Federal Newscast, another former member of the intelligence community was found to have conspired with Chinese intelligence services.

In today’s Federal Newscast, members of Congress introduced a bill to allow military servicemembers to sue the DoD for instances of medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties.

The Air Force is asking Congress to provide supplemental funding to fix bases ravaged by extreme weather, like Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.

The ethical case against Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan dissolved completely under exhaustive investigation.

In today’s Federal Newscast, The Coast Guard said it needs upgraded ships, planes, helicopters and drones to compete in the Arctic.