Defense
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The government watchdog agency highlights 30 areas that are at-risk of major problems or failure. Auditors added Interior\'s handling of gas and oil resources, but several on-going challenges saw the scope of oversight shrink because of progress agencies have made.
February 16, 2011 -
Approximately 3 million people work for the Department of Defense, making it the largest employer in the US. Human Capital Management For Defense conference director, Lisa Ringlen, tells us why the personal touch is important.
February 16, 2011 -
Doing more with less extends to human capital too. We learn how the Air Force is approaching the problem from Daniel Ginsberg.
February 16, 2011 -
Lawmakers were told Friday that they should ensure that the Defense Department restricts itself to the military networks when it comes to active cybersecurity efforts, while the Department of Homeland Security should handle protection of the rest of the federal government\'s networks.
February 16, 2011 -
The biggest human capital issue at the Defense Department is a shrinking budget, which could lead to hiring freezes, according to Adam Jelic, chairperson of the Human Capital Management for Defense Conference.
February 16, 2011 -
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said repeatedly over recent weeks that operating the Defense Department under 2010 funding levels represented a \"crisis on my doorstep.\" Several Defense spending critics said the assessment was overblown.
February 16, 2011 -
Calls for reform at the Pentagon are not just coming from the top of the organization. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has outlined a plan to change the way the agency looks and works, but there…
February 15, 2011 -
Argentine authorities say they\'ve seized nearly one thousand cubic feet of undeclared guns, GPS devices and other equipment.
February 15, 2011 -
Overall, the Pentagon\'s request for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan is $118 billion, a $42 billion reduction from its 2011 request.
February 15, 2011 -
Continuing to operate at 2010 funding levels under a continuing resolution would be a crisis for the military, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday. He made the remarks at a briefing detailing DoD\'s proposed budget for 2012.
February 15, 2011 -
The continuing resolution translates into a $5.7 billion cut to the Navy.
February 14, 2011 -
We learn about Maryland\'s effort to ease the way for BRAC from Lt. Governor Anthony Brown.
February 14, 2011 -
Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as \"Don\'t Ask, Don\'t Tell.\"
February 14, 2011 -
A Congressional subcommittee heard testimony from three cybersecurity experts Friday who said the Defense Department should share more information on cyber threats with private network operators. The hearing, which examined DoD\'s role in the nation\'s cyber defense, produced a consensus that the country needs to do more to protect itself from cyber threats, the subcommittee\'s chairman said.
February 14, 2011 -
Christopher Zember, deputy director of the centers, explains how analysts sift through all the data.
February 11, 2011