Marine Corps
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The Lohfeld Consulting group ranked upcoming civilian and DoD contracts that meet three criteria: a likely 2017 request for proposal, likelihood of funding and awards next fiscal year, a significant pool of contenders.
November 03, 2016 -
Although recent conflicts haven't required the Marines Corps' storied amphibious capability. It remains an important asset. Dan Goure, vice president of the Lexington Institute, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss whether the Navy is buying enough amphibious ships to fully support the Marine Corps.
November 03, 2016 -
The Defense Department is taking growing pains in stride as it continues to work on its multi-year implementation plan of the cybersecurity system, the Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS).
November 02, 2016 -
Welcome to the #FedFeed, a daily collection of federal ephemera gathered from social media and presented for your enjoyment.
October 26, 2016 -
The Homeland Security Department and the Defense Department are among the agencies that are out in front in shifting their cyber focuses toward applications.
October 24, 2016 -
These episodes occur regularly, but it's always hard to watch.
October 19, 2016 -
Welcome to the #FedFeed, a daily collection of federal ephemera gathered from social media and presented for your enjoyment.
September 29, 2016 -
The Defense Department's failing space acquisitions are getting attention from lawmakers.
September 28, 2016 -
Bonuses for military pilots have not risen since 1999 and it may be hurting retention rates, since commercial airlines offer higher pay.
September 21, 2016 -
The military service chiefs say continuing resolutions are keeping them from planning ahead and costing them money.
September 15, 2016 -
The Marines are considering adding assistant squad leaders to control unmanned aerial vehicles.
August 09, 2016 -
Marine Corps brass will be reviewing responses to a challenge for ways to improve the Corps. Marines and sailors both have had the chance to submit ideas for wearable technologies and creating products with three-dimensional printing.Sponsored by the Army Research Lab and the National Security Technology Accelerator, the challenge embodies the Marine Corps bias for action. Marine Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, the assistant deputy commandant for installations and logistics, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
July 14, 2016 -
Social media has become a useful tool for federal agencies to show off the work they do every day.
July 04, 2016 -
Marine Corps graduates of the USMC Command and Staff college have a new opportunity for continuing education. That's thanks to a partnership between the Corps and the American University. James Goldgeier, dean of AU's School of International Service, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin distance learning classes will give officers the chance to get new perspectives on modern warfare.
June 22, 2016 -
Even before the blended retirement plan goes into effect, the Pentagon is monkeying with it, and that's got the ire of retired officers.
June 21, 2016