SDFM The Business of Defense
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There's going to be a new Secretary of Defense today. And the outgoing SECDEF Leon Panetta said in a farewell message, "It's been the privilege of my life to serve with and lead the men and women of this Department." And in his final act he expressed deep gratitude to those who are fighting and working every day in national defense. The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Chuck Hagel on Tuesday as President Barack Obama's new secretary of defense.
February 28, 2013 -
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has ordered all U.S. special forces out of Wardak province. "We're working with the government of Afghanistan to define precisely what their concerns were," said spokesman George Little. "Obviously we take all of their concerns very seriously." The concern came up after civilians living in Wardak complained of killings, beatings and other abuse at the hands of Afghan troops working with US forces.
February 28, 2013 -
The Pentagon on Friday grounded its fleet of F-35 fighter jets after discovering a cracked engine blade in one plane. The problem was discovered during what the Pentagon called a routine inspection at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., of an F-35A, the Air Force version of the sleek new plane. The Navy and the Marine Corps are buying other versions of the F-35, which is intended to replace older fighters like the Air Force F-16 and the Navy F/A-18.
February 28, 2013 -
On this week's edition of Agency of the Month, Rich Serino, deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), joins Federal News Radio.
February 27, 2013 -
The best marketing messages are those that are not just creative but creative with the goal of getting the audience to take a desired action.
February 25, 2013 -
Jenny Mattingley hosts a rountable discussion on government training and leadership development. February 22, 2013
February 22, 2013 -
Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer SAP Public Services, Inc. “Obstacles drive Innovation. Innovation drives Sustainable Relevance” David Robinson has more than 17 years’ experience identifying challenges, developing strategies, and implementing best practices to build…
February 22, 2013 -
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, charged with sexual misconduct, wants to add civilian lawyers to his legal team. He says his military lawyers are concerned their careers would be harmed by defending him. In court Thursday at Fort Bragg for a hearing on pre- trial motions, Sinclair faces court martial in June on charges that include forcible sodomy, indecent acts, violating orders and adultery. He has thus far deferred entering a plea.
February 22, 2013 -
Patrick Findlay is the Assistant Director, Facilities and Logistics Services Division, of the FBI. Assistant Director, Facilities and Logistics Services Division FBI
February 21, 2013 -
This week on Agency of the Month, Angie Salazar, section chief of the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Unit at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks with Federal News Radio.
February 21, 2013 -
The Pentagon is reviewing an Esquire magazine article on a Navy SEAL's account of his role in the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. They're looking to determine whether the account disclosed any classified information. Pentagon spokesman, Lt. Col. Steve Warren, says officials are trying to determine whether the SEAL, whose identity is not revealed in the piece, broke any secrecy rules. The article was published online Feb. 11.
February 21, 2013 -
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., defends Social Security's solvency and long-term viability. AFGE Air Force Materiel Command Council 214 President Troy Tingey, Council of Prison Locals Western Region Vice President Michael Meserve and William Beaumont Army Medical Center Local 2516 President Paul Ferris also address workplace issues and legislative priorities for 2013.
February 20, 2013 -
Director, Countermeasures and Performance Evaluation (CAPE) USPS OIG, Strategy, Performance and Analytics Bryan began his career with the US Postal Service in 1984 and for 17 years worked in numerous functional areas before becoming the…
February 20, 2013 -
Chief Technology Officer HHS Bryan Sivak joined HHS as the Chief Technology Officer in July 2011. In this role, he is responsible for helping HHS leadership harness the power of data, technology, and innovation to…
February 20, 2013 -
Chief Information Officer NSA Current Position: Mr. Anderson is the Director of Technology (TD) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the National Security Agency/Central Security Service. In this role, Mr. Anderson serves as the principal…
February 20, 2013