Defense
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The top-ranking Republican on a Senate committee that oversees the military is calling for a “generational investment” in America’s defense.
May 29, 2024 -
"The goal is not to create one common operating picture. It's allowing us to be able to have data that is ubiquitously available," said Col. Matthew Strohmeyer.
May 28, 2024 -
The big military story for the United States concerns the ongoing recruitment crisis. Not enough young people are joining up.
May 28, 2024 -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power. He is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer. The Pentagon says the procedure Friday was successful, elective and minimally invasive, “is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis.” Austin has returned home, and the Pentagon says no changes in his official schedule are anticipated, including his participation in Memorial Day events.
May 24, 2024 -
Dr. Colin Crosby, the service data officer for the Marine Corps, said the first test of the API connection tool will use “dummy” logistics data.
May 24, 2024 -
The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration will be looking for a new CIO and DISA executives shift into new roles.
May 23, 2024 -
Gabe Camarillo, the undersecretary of the Army, said the new digital engineering policy will bring the service more in-line with industry best practices.
May 22, 2024 -
The Coast Guard’s biggest programs, the Offshore Patrol Cutter and the Polar Security Cutter are years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
May 22, 2024 -
The Army relies on its civilian workforce for crucial tasks to support readiness and operations. Now it has launched a campaign to recruit civilians.
May 22, 2024 -
The pilot program mainly focused on placing “career-ready” military spouses into paid fellowships. This year, the program will include entry-level jobs.
May 22, 2024 -
The Air Force’s Platform One is accelerating modern software development for the Defense Department.
May 21, 2024 -
"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.
May 21, 2024 -
By examining data from military emergency departments across the country, researchers were able to measure how power dynamics play out in health care settings.
May 21, 2024 -
Although retention remains strong, the Navy has thousands of vacancies in its afloat community because of the recruiting slowdown.
May 20, 2024 -
The House draft defense bill requires the Army to establish a Drone Corps. Senior defense officials don't think it's a good idea.
May 17, 2024
