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"DCSA plays a critical role in executing Trusted Workforce 2.0 objectives as the largest provider of personnel vetting services," Heather Green said.
September 09, 2024 -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military. He wrote in a letter Sunday to key members of Congress that passing a continuing resolution that caps spending at 2024 levels, rather than taking action on the proposed 2025 budget will hurt thousands of defense programs, and damage military recruiting just as it is beginning to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.
September 08, 2024 -
A federal union is calling for temporary work-from-home options for staff at the Environmental Protection Agency due to Legionella outbreaks.
September 06, 2024 -
Lisa Sanders, the director of science and technology for SOCOM, said Congress gave them authority to test out new approaches to SBIR agreements.
September 06, 2024 -
In acquiring sonar equipment, the Navy didn't go deep enough into the fine points of small business rules.
September 05, 2024 -
The Army will find out whether so-called sustainable building materials will hold up to the wear and tear of military construction.
September 04, 2024 -
The Army Forces Command and the Defense Innovation Unit are trying to ensure the benefits of AI tools reach all segments of the Defense Department.
September 03, 2024 -
Federal employees are almost certain to see federal pay raise. If finalized, it would be the smallest annual raise enacted during the Biden administration.
September 03, 2024 -
A military career is like no other. Yet it has something in common with all careers. You can't start too soon on retirement planning.
September 03, 2024 -
The Army's software contracts will soon require vendors to provide bills of materials. The new policy applies to almost all software, except for cloud services.
September 02, 2024 -
Lt. Gen. Leah Lauderback hopes the Senate will confirm a three-star in spring to lead the newly established A6, and the A2 will "go back to the A2."
September 02, 2024 -
Federal employees do get some extra time off on election day this fall. A reminder from the Office of Personnel Management details exactly how.
August 30, 2024 -
The Space Force's focus on systems that are "allied by design" signals a shift from the service's isolated approach to developing space capabilities.
August 29, 2024 -
The Navy will meet its goal to sign up 40,600 recruits by the end of September thanks to several new recruiting programs. But the crush of last-minute enlistments means the service won’t be able to get them all through boot camp by next month, falling 5,000 sailors short of its target. The gaps are hurting the Navy’s ability to fully staff its warships. Navy Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman tells The Associated Press that the Navy has “not gotten to the point where we can’t do things." All of the military services have struggled in the past several years to attract recruits in a tight job market.
August 28, 2024 -
The Army's new continuous ATO process — informed by two pilot programs — should be ready for release within the next 30 days.
August 28, 2024