Defense
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Alfred Rivera, who retired after serving more than 20 years at the Defense Information Systems Agency, said DoD can’t underestimate the costs and time it takes to migrate to a single cloud foundation.
March 16, 2018 -
The recent Other Transaction Authority (OTA) acquisition for a cloud migration tool, combined with the incomplete draft JEDI RFP, raises significant questions as to whether DoD is sacrificing innovation in the name of innovation.
March 16, 2018 -
Building a force for space would free its troops up from Air Force requirements, but is it worth it?
March 15, 2018 -
Following a new set of policies concerning public affairs officers, the Air Force is cutting back on interviews and base visits for journalists.
March 15, 2018 -
The Air Force is suggesting doing security clearance interviews by Skype to speed up the process.
March 14, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator John McCain said Gina Haspell will have to explain her involvement in the CIA's enhanced interrogation program before he'll vote for her confirmation.
March 14, 2018 -
The Air Force is cutting base visits and media interviews for fear of “giving insights to our adversaries, which could erode our military advantage” in what it calls a public relations reset.
March 13, 2018 -
The bill will allow troops to use tuition assistance for certifications and licensing.
March 13, 2018 -
The closeout backlog has been growing — more contracts coming into the Defense Contract Management Agency than it can get to.
March 13, 2018 -
The Pentagon's inspector general says the Army intentionally misrepresented how much money it would need to pay civilian salaries in order to dodge other headquarters cuts
March 13, 2018 -
What are the key NDAA provisions that could impact DoD operations? Find out when Jon Etherton, president of Etherton and Associates, joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf. March 13, 2018
March 12, 2018 -
In its 2019 budget, the Air Force plans to fully stand up its new Chief Data Office, with funds to establish a new shared data environment and a trusted database of authoritative data sources.
March 12, 2018 -
The Homeland Security Department and the Department of Defense are transforming this Pensacola, Florida, into a cyber powerhouse.
March 12, 2018 -
The Professional Services Council plans to submit comment to the Defense Department on how they can shorten their procurement and acquisition lead time.
March 12, 2018 -
The Navy is giving sailors leaving the force a golden ticket to return to active duty.
March 12, 2018