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DoD advisory board wants Pentagon to reorganize its acquisition shop

The Defense Innovation Board wants the Pentagon to reshuffle its acquisition shop again. “It’s too fragmented,” Charles Phillips said.

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Elections, debt limit reset are sources of uncertainty for federal contractors

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Guard’s support of DHS adds no military value

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Coast Guard ‘stymies’ Senate’s investigation of sexual assault

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Federal agency senior leaders should curb their travel time and expenses

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House lawmakers want to create Army drone branch

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Marine Corps completes ‘wall-to-wall’ barracks inspection. Here’s what’s next

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(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)FILE - This April 19, 2019 file photo shows a sign for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington. The Biden administration’s nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan to be confirmed for the job. Colin Kahl, who served as national security adviser to then-Vice President Joe Biden during the Obama administration, faced repeated questions on his previous support for the Iran nuclear deal and how he would approach that issue now. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Passing 2025 defense spending bill will be ‘particularly difficult’

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Understatement: Congress doesn’t function properly

Survey of congressional staff shows worrisome trends in how the crucial staff feels about their jobs, their working conditions, and the behavior of Members.

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Alpha-1, DoD’s portfolio of services, will accelerate AI adoption

“Alpha-1 is the one that is starting to get momentum to enable AI and ML scaffolding,” said Navy Capt. Xavier Lugo.

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Pentagon’s reproductive healthcare policy used 12 times from June to December

DoD’s reproductive health care policy implemented last year was used 12 times during Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions.

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