advanced battle management system

Air Force looks to industry for a new, improved ABMS

The Air Force put out a request for information to get industry feedback on its ABMS model. It is looking for quick answers.

Air Force

Air Force creates new office to settle internal ‘squabbles’ over ABMS

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Air Force

Air Force hackathons show some ways security can be too much of a good thing

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Who says small innovators can’t get big federal contracts?

Commentary

Air Mobility Command learns to provide support ‘at the speed of data’

Big Data

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Pentagon has a new strategy for JADC2, but most of us won’t be able to see it for a while

Defense

Climate change executive order could impact federal employees’ TSP accounts

Federal Newscast

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is aerial refueled by a KC-135 “Stratotanker” over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 as part of an escort mission in support of the B-52 “Stratofortress” deployment. The United States flew strategic bombers over the Persian Gulf on Wednesday for the second time this month, a show of force meant to deter Iran from attacking American or allied targets in the Middle East. (Senior Airman Roslyn Ward/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Air Force will turn its tankers into flying hotspots in first deployment of ABMS

DoD Reporter's Notebook

JADC2 strategy in the works, possibility for investment fund

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Senators want know what VA has planned for COVID vaccine distribution

Federal Newscast

Air Force nearly ready to begin rolling out its ‘internet of military things’

Air Force

Data organization is holding back the Advanced Battle Management System

The Air Force’s top general says moving data and making it accessible is the most important and most challenging task for the service as it continues…

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FILE - In this April 3, 2020, file photo, the seats and aisles are empty as seen through the window of the closed Penndot Drivers License Center in Butler, Pa. Some owners who got their money said they're now feeling more confident about being able to retain their employees after businesses closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Federal, state, and local governments begin preparations for workers to return to the office

In today’s Federal Newscast, agencies are starting to make some initial preparations for employees to return to the office.

Federal Newscast

FILE - In this April 2, 2015, file photo, a visitor leaves the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif. A new program that was supposed to get patients off waiting lists at Veterans Affairs medical centers by letting them switch to private-sector doctors is proving to be an even bigger disappointment than initially thought. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Bill to eliminate pay cap for VA’s top healthcare workers passes Senate

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Competitive Pay for Leaders in Veterans Health Care Act will correct an unintended consequence from a 2010 bill that was supposed to help Veterans Affairs Department fill Senior Executive Service positions.