Defense
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For nearly 18 months, the United States and its allies have shored up Ukraine with advanced weapons and ammunition. Early on, a policy office deep in the Pentagon coordinated efforts to enlist more than 50 countries to gather up not only weapons, but also medical supplies, ambulances and clothing. Laura Cooper is Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, or RUE. For her work in to help Ukraine, she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program, orchestrated by the non-partisan Partnership for Public Service.
July 13, 2023 -
The Senate’s version of the 2024 defense authorization bill has a provision to bring back the previously eliminated position of DoD chief management officer.
July 12, 2023 -
Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertainThe Army officer tapped to be the service’s next chief of staff is outlining his plan to fix what he described as the service’s top challenge — rebuilding recruiting — as it becomes clear the Army will again fall short of its enlistment goal. Gen. Randy George, vice chief of staff of the Army, told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the service is looking at short and long-term ways to improve how recruiters are chosen and deployed. He wants to better tailor marketing to attract young people. George’s confirmation is uncertain at best, due to a Senate dispute over military nominations.
July 12, 2023 -
The annual Warrior Games bring together wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans in Olympic-style competition. They compete at what are called adaptive sports. Global Consulting Firm Booz Allen participated by bringing human performance and data analytics practitioners.
July 12, 2023 -
The Air Force will delay PCS moves and pause bonuses to make up for a budget shortfall that could spell problems for recruiting goals.
July 11, 2023 -
President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare. But Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. may not be able to apply those lessons anytime soon. His nomination to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is among more than 260 that are being stalled by a Republican senator in protest over Pentagon policy that pays for travel when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
July 11, 2023 -
A former Army financial advisor stands accused of defrauding Gold Star families, and an amendment to the NDAA would offer future protection against predatory financial counselors.
July 10, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: A former Army financial counselor faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding gold star family members. Joint Chief Chairman Mark Milley picks his next senior enlisted adviser. And lawmakers call for changes, after a letter carrier dies delivering mail in a recent heat wave.
July 10, 2023 -
National Security Innovation Capital is maturing as an investment fund with more hardware startups in its portfolio, and ambitious plans to expand its reach.
July 07, 2023 -
Robert Smith, the director of Department of the Navy’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, said the goal is to accelerate new or better capabilities to the sailor and marine.
July 07, 2023 -
DoD made the highly unexpected decision to cancel the $374 million replacement for its aging Defense Travel System in May. The explanation it's given to lawmakers is very different from what it's told the media and public, and has sparked a new congressional investigation.
July 07, 2023 -
The Defense Department plans its future cyber workforce with a strategy that expands its work roles and seeks closer ties to academic institutions.
July 06, 2023 -
The Pentagon is taking steps to tighten access to classified info and share more information about security clearance holders across the department in the wake of the Discord leaks.
July 05, 2023 -
Raj Sharma, the founder and CEO of the Public Spend Forum, said agencies are more willing to provide Phase 2 SBIR funding to promising technologies over the last four years.
July 05, 2023 -
Take a look at our gallery of agencies across the government in celebration of Independence Day!
July 04, 2023
