Department of Defense

New federal acquisition rule would straighten out small business rights

The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council is out with a new proposed rule regarding small businesses. Specifically, it would align the FAR with the Small…

Acquisition Policy

White House seeks input on ‘unique opportunities’ for agencies to use generative AI tools

Artificial Intelligence

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Curbside service to assist with hearing aid issues
Drive-through set up for Veterans

Many veterans not getting the lifeline they need from TAP

Federal Report

Defense Department’s new wearable device detects illness before symptoms appear

Defense

One secret of China’s military success is its military business model

Defense

Robert Storch, Inspector General of the Department of Defense

Search for Accountability

Like the revolving door, Defense Department ethics questions keep coming ’round

Defense

FILE - In this July 22, 2019 file photo, signs warn about trespassing at an entrance to the Nevada Test and Training Range near Area 51 outside of Rachel, Nev. Officials in Nevada's rural Lincoln County have drafted an emergency declaration and are planning with state officials to handle possible crowds that might arrive for an event next month dubbed

This bill could compensate veterans exposed to radiation at a Nevada test range

Veterans Affairs

An analysis of whistleblower retaliation claims at Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs

FILE - This March 27, 2008, file photo, shows the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Pentagon wants authority to start work on new technologies without Congressional approval

Defense News

How the Army conserves 53,000 acres of training territory

Army

DoD overhauls overseas COLA policy, leading to pay decrease for some military members

At issue are the overseas COLAs the Pentagon uses to ensure military members are compensated fairly, regardless of their duty station.

Defense

Is there a ‘revolving door’ between private companies and the Pentagon?

Last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) heard testimony, regarding a so-called “revolving door” between the Pentagon and companies to which…

Defense

A five-decade financial burden known as the Widow’s Tax is finally gone

Veterans Affairs

In 2020, Congress repealed something known as the Survivor Benefit Plan – Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset. Better known as the Widow’s Tax, it disappeared after a three-year phase-out ending earlier his year.