Defense
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The Defense Department inspector general’s office substantiated a whistleblower reprisal claim, making it the first time the IG had ever done so in a sexual assault case.
July 29, 2016 -
Retired Lt. Col. Teresa James tells an audience of government whistleblower hotline managers in Arlington, Virginia, that female officers in her office were intimidated by a male superior who would routinely sexually harass them.
July 28, 2016 -
Defense Department Chief Information Officer Terry Halvorsen says a trip to Silicon Valley further cemented the department's goal transitioning to the cloud and updating security credentials
July 28, 2016 -
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is pushing for better integration and communication between the VA and Defense Department in her veterans policy plan. She proposes restructuring the Veterans Health Administration but specifically opposes efforts to privatize VA health care.
July 28, 2016 -
Early adopters hail the potential of Internet of Things, but no one is willing to commit until some very serious challenges are overcome and certain policies are put in place governmentwide.
July 27, 2016 -
After releasing policy on phased retirement last month, DoD is preparing for implementation. DoD components are opting to introduce phased retirement on their own terms by creating individual plans and mentoring guidelines based on their needs.
July 27, 2016 -
A new VA center seeks emerging therapies to enhance veterans’ physical and mental well-being.
July 27, 2016 -
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's defense innovation hub continues to live up to its concept, iterating and improving rapidly as it becomes bi-coastal.
July 27, 2016 -
Federal enterprise IT officials says agencies should embrace OMB's Data Center Optimization Initiative, and its ability to act as a springboard to governmentwide adoption of cloud computing.
July 26, 2016 -
The Army, Navy, and Air Force on Monday released their supplier performance ratings shortlists for 2016 — an honor roll for contractors' business units scored highly by the military acquisition community.
July 26, 2016 -
To help with retention rates, the Air Force is eliminating some additional duties from airmen's responsibilities.
July 26, 2016 -
DoD's newest procurement system attempts to walk the line between best value and lowest-priced, technically acceptable.
July 26, 2016 -
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry says the Defense Department is already spending $6 billion it hasn't budgeted for in 2017.
July 25, 2016 -
DOD made awards in the next generation of contracts to run its TRICARE health plan: $41 billion to Humana and $18 billion to Health Net.
July 25, 2016 -
The Army Logistics Maintenance Program eliminated $2 billion in costs for old systems maintenance and cut $4 billion in “spare” parts the Army doesn't need.
July 25, 2016