Defense

• Defense describes plan to break up IT office

  The Pentagon\'s Networks and Information Integration (NII) directorate will close on March 31, 2011.

  Federal Drive

  September 28, 2010
• Report: Defense unprepared for domestic disaster

  A congressionally mandated panel, supported by staff from the RAND Corporation, told lawmakers and the secretary that the United States has an urgent need to implement changes in the way the Department of Defense plans for and would respond to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incident.

  Federal Drive

  September 28, 2010
• Virginia fights JFCOM closing

  Virginia\'s political leaders are heading to Washington, D.C., to press the military on the planned closing of the Joint Forces Command in Hampton Roads.

  Federal Drive

  September 28, 2010
• Hiring cyber pros at DoD: Alexander’s plan

  DoD will hire 1,000 cybersecurity workers a year across all the services over the next few years to build their cyber force.

  All News

  September 27, 2010
• iphones coming to the Army

  The Army may soon begin distributing Apple\'s iphone to new recruits. The goal appears to be giving young people effective training tools and tools that are fun. Defense Tech reports Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, the top officer in charge of Army basic training says the service is making a radical shift away from Power Points and into iPhone apps. Several hundred iphones have been isued as a part of a preliminary study to see if smart phone delivery of training material works better with this generation of recruits.

  Defense

  September 27, 2010
• Pentagon reaches out to Chinese military

  The Pentagon is opening talks with China to restart stalled military relations, Wall Street Journal reports.

  Defense

  September 27, 2010
• Congress to grill DoD on spending proposals

  Congress is getting ready to sink its teeth into the massive shifts in defense spending proposed by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

  Congress

  September 27, 2010
• Defense contractors go all-in for incumbents

  In races in both the House and Senate, Democratic incumbents have found loyal supporters -- and big donors -- in defense contractors, Politico reports.

  Defense

  September 27, 2010
• Army expands online training efforts

  The Army has been steadily increasing the amount of education and training it delivers online. Details from the Army\'s Phyllis Bailey

  Federal Drive

  September 27, 2010
• Patients at risk?: GAO investigates VA

  GAO has found inconsistent compliance with the three VA purchasing and tracking requirements, creating potential risks to veterans\' safety. Details from GAO\'s Dr. Debra Draper.

  Federal Drive

  September 27, 2010
• Best of In Depth – September 24

  This \"best-of\" show highlights Federal News Countdown with PricewaterhouseCoopers\' Kim Peretti and Government Executive\'s Tom Shoop; also, an interview with John Young, former undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics.

  All News

  September 24, 2010
• White House reviewing possible changes to cyber laws

  Administration\'s working group also is looking at policies and regulations that need to be updated. DoD calls on Congressional support when the White House submits its package of legislative changes. Meanwhile, DHS has released a draft of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan.

  Budget

  September 24, 2010
• Obama nominates Jones to head Air Staff

  President Obama has nominated Major General Darrell Jones to oversee manpower and personnel issues on the Air Staff.

  Budget

  September 24, 2010
• Air Force consolidates computer networks

  The military is consolidating one of its computer networks to increase cybersecurity. The Air Force is moving each of its commands away from having its own network.

  Defense

  September 24, 2010