Kathleen Hicks

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JAIC thinks AI might solve DoD’s struggles with contract writing systems

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center wants to see if AI algorithms can navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation and build an RFP themselves.

DoD Reporter's Notebook

DoD requires civilian employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 22

Defense

DoD wants transformational 2023 budget, but will take some cuts to pay for it

Defense

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

DoD bringing back advisory groups, excited about innovation steering group potential

Defense

AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

DoD shifting readiness priorities from short-term to strategic

Defense

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Mask requirements return for federal employees, contractors in light of new guidance

Workforce

(U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau)

DoD trying to balance changes to sexual assault prosecution without giving up large UCMJ authority

Defense

DoD launches project to quickly shift AI from labs to real-world warfighting

Defense

Pentagon CMMC review aims to address small biz cost concerns, ‘restore trust’ in assessment processes

Cybersecurity

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

Federal agencies begin to lift mask requirements for fully-vaccinated employees

Workforce

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, center, arrives at the Pentagon, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

DoD says service members and civilian employees can leave masks at home if vaccinated

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Pentagon says military members and civilian employees can do their jobs without masks, as long as they’re fully vaccinated.

Federal Newscast

Biden’s DoD will huddle about how to replace CMO position

Moving quickly on directions from Congress, the Trump Administration dissolved what had been DoD’s third highest-ranking position during its last week…

DoD Reporter's Notebook

DoD strengthens its emphasis on data, gives CDO new responsibilities

Defense

The Pentagon will create a data council to ensure proper data management and literacy.

Kathleen Hicks

JAIC thinks AI might solve DoD’s struggles with contract writing systems

DoD requires civilian employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 22

DoD wants transformational 2023 budget, but will take some cuts to pay for it

DoD bringing back advisory groups, excited about innovation steering group potential

DoD shifting readiness priorities from short-term to strategic

Mask requirements return for federal employees, contractors in light of new guidance

DoD trying to balance changes to sexual assault prosecution without giving up large UCMJ authority

DoD launches project to quickly shift AI from labs to real-world warfighting

Pentagon CMMC review aims to address small biz cost concerns, ‘restore trust’ in assessment processes

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

Federal agencies begin to lift mask requirements for fully-vaccinated employees

DoD says service members and civilian employees can leave masks at home if vaccinated

Biden’s DoD will huddle about how to replace CMO position

DoD strengthens its emphasis on data, gives CDO new responsibilities

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