Defense
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New report addresses how the United States can revitalize its military officer corps to meet current national security challenges, and those that lie ahead.
February 19, 2010 -
As the Defense Department\'s proposed Cyber Command awaits confirmation hearings on its proposed commander, the services are moving forward to establish their own cyber organizations. Vice Admiral Barry McCullough reported for duty on January 29th as Commander of the newly reconstituted 10th Fleet, officially standing up the U.S. Navy\'s Fleet Cyber Command.
February 17, 2010 -
The much respected California CIO Teri Takai will be named the Defense Department CIO, insiders confirm. She told her staff yesterday. The Takai appointment was first reported by NextGov’s Bob Brewin, but the official announcement…
February 04, 2010 -
We told you last week about Operation Jump Start, the marvelous program that helps soldiers of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom transition to civilian careers. Washington has a chance of snow tonight —…
February 02, 2010 -
It’s just a few days away — and it is one of the most marvelous events of the year if you’re looking to help other people and have a dramatic impact on somebody’s life —…
January 27, 2010 -
The Air Force\'s new cyber organization received the \"ready\" sign to move to initial operating capability.
January 26, 2010 -
January 11th and January 13th Rear Admiral James J. Shannon Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center United States Navy Department of Defense (DoD)
January 11, 2010 -
Sen. Mark Warner fills us in on a Northern Virginia traffic study on the effects of BRAC in the region.
December 30, 2009 -
White House now eyes good ideas from industry. OMB also tells agencies to apply other contest suggestions within their agencies, including electronic pay stubs. President Obama says SAVE award will be an annual contest.
December 22, 2009 -
Expanding and improving the Afghan army and police is a key element in President Barack Obama\'s strategy for stabilizing Afghanistan so U.S. troops can begin to come home in July 2011.
December 21, 2009 -
Deputy DoD CIO Wennergren dispels rumors of modified responsibilities for next appointee. Technology executives see their responsibilities evolve to meet their agency\'s mission. OMB will issue memo reaffirming the role of the CIO.
December 02, 2009 -
President Barack Obama has a full plate of important issues this week. The big one is seen as his announcement at West Point tomorrow of a new policy on Afghanistan, expected to include more troops.
November 30, 2009 -
Agencies now have until Aug. 30 to hire a telecommunications provider. GSA and the carriers still are concerned that they will not have enough time to complete the transition by mid-2011. Interagency Management Council trying to increase the urgency of the need for agencies to move to Networx.
November 19, 2009 -
The Navy is consolidating its intelligence directorate, communications networks and related information technology capabilities to form a single new organization: the deputy chief of naval operations for information dominance.
November 17, 2009 -
An excerpt of this week\'s Ask the CIO program.
November 11, 2009