Defense
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Several key GOP members of Congress began to weigh in this weekend with strong disapproval over suggestions that Adm. Michael Rogers, the director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command, may be fired during the final weeks of the Obama administration.
November 21, 2016 -
If all goes according to plan, the Defense Department is a few weeks away from releasing new guidance on how it buys and builds business IT systems.
November 21, 2016 -
DoD now has a fully-functional Wi-Fi network throughout much of the building, something that was unimaginable to the Pentagon’s own IT experts as recently as a few years ago because of cybersecurity concerns.
November 21, 2016 -
When Rear Adm. Matt Winter, outgoing Chief of Naval Research, looks back on his career at the Office of Naval Research, the thing he is most proud of is working with "the best and brightest scientists in the world."
November 21, 2016 -
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently inducted Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics at the Department of Defense, as its Public Sector Partner of the Year. The presentation was made as part of the 14th Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards.
November 18, 2016 -
Defense Department Comptroller Mike McCord said the prospect of a continuing resolution into the new year is one of the biggest challenges DoD will face. House Republicans seem poised to act on a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through current spending levels until March.
November 17, 2016 -
Three agency inspectors general say the ongoing presidential transition won't sway their work overseeing federal agencies. They also advised the procurement industry to make documents and individuals more accessible during audits.
November 17, 2016 -
DISA is trying to speed up its acquisition of collaborative video, voice and data services.
November 17, 2016 -
Many members of the armed forces and their families are stationed in remote areas or otherwise might not be able to obtain the one decoration that best marks the upcoming holiday season. Dick Darling, chairman of Trees for Troops and the Christmas Spirit Foundation, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin about how his organization is helping.
November 17, 2016 -
The Army Reserve’s new leader says it’s time for a fresh look at the map so that his component of the Army can make the most of its ability to harness the skills its citizen-soldiers get from their civilian jobs.
November 17, 2016 -
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November 16, 2016 -
The Defense Department's innovation hub chief is optimistic about his organization's chances during the presidential transition.
November 16, 2016 -
Rear Adm. Mat Winter, the chief of naval research, is packing up knick-knacks. This week is Winter's final one on the job. He’s leaving the post on Friday to take a leadership position in the Pentagon’s F-35 program office. Before departing, he spent a few minutes with Federal News Radio’s Jared Serbu on Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about his two years as the leader of the Office of the Naval Research, which, by the way, turned 70-years old this year.
November 16, 2016 -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released its final version of Special Publication 800-160. Federal cyber officials say they want the guide to not only strengthen cyber defenses, but start a national dialogue about the growing Internet of Things.
November 15, 2016 -
The Army will call on cyber amateurs and experts to try to break into the service's personnel and recruiting sites.
November 15, 2016