Defense
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Naval Supply Systems Command says more communication with the service’s vendors will go a long way. NAVSUP's Karen Fenstermacher explains.
July 29, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a bill in the House would replace the Windfall Elimination Provision which currently cuts Social Security benefits for federal retirees who worked in a private sector job and also receive a government pension.
July 29, 2019 -
The Air Force is looking to duplicate the success of its recent pitch days later this year, with one focused on simulator technologies.
July 26, 2019 -
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's JEDI contract ran afoul of a law that requires large ID/IQ contracts to go to multiple vendors. But Oracle can't win its lawsuit on that basis.
July 26, 2019 -
As the military deals with reports of mice, mold and lead paint in privatized housing, the Army and Navy saw a decline in overall satisfaction with the homes.
July 26, 2019 -
It has been over one year since this blog discussed the issues associated with the Defense Department’s plan and justification for its single-award of a $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Initiative (JEDI) cloud contract. DoD’s…
July 26, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, an investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest Thursday of 16 of their fellow Marines at California’s Camp Pendleton, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
July 26, 2019 -
The Defense Intelligence Agency is also trying to get to MARS, which stands for machine-assisted analytic rapid repository system.
July 26, 2019 -
Formal investigations rarely substantiate whistleblower retaliation claims by contractor employees, but a new alternative dispute resolution program is showing promise.
July 26, 2019 -
The military is not yet ready to change the trajectory of noncommissioned officer's careers.
July 25, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Interior Department fell short of its hiring goal for seasonal firefighters ahead of another dry season.
July 25, 2019 -
The Coast Guard isn't the only military organization that rescues people domestically — the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center helps out people inland, including in Mexico and Canada.
July 25, 2019 -
The result is weaker support for the military and possibly counterproductive legislation, says Rick Berger at the American Enterprise Institute.
July 25, 2019 -
With a Defense secretary confirmed and a deputy secretary in the wings, Pentagon officials said they'll prioritize filling the rest of DoD's vacant political positions.
July 25, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Security Agency is bringing together its foreign intelligence and cyber defense missions into a new directorate.
July 24, 2019
