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Navy

Navy’s targets on surge-ready ships, recruitment are ‘stretch’ goals

"Having those stretch goals — that's going to drive more effective performance and our ability to measure ourselves along the way," said Adm. Lisa Franchetti.

Defense

Short-term funding delays Army investments, stalls key space programs

Defense

Guard's support of DHS adds no military value

Defense

Old organization helps with readiness of today's troops

Federal Report

Impacts of Tuberville's military holds will be felt for years

Defense

What to do about obesity among military service members

Federal Report

Military needs to update how it deals with service members' weight

AFGE

Defense

Union representing DoD civilians has big objection to next year's budget proposal

Arnold Punaro

Defense

The military has a hard time doing its job when Congress doesn't do its job

The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida serves as the single agency responsible for coordinating on-land federal search and rescue activities in the 48 contiguous United States while also providing SAR assistance to Mexico and Canada. (U.S. Air Force/Capt. Jared Scott)

IT Modernization

Defense agencies let experience inform planning and programming

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Defense

A big appetite for armed forces around the world might be hurting military readiness

Lynne Patton

Federal Newscast

Former HUD official faces punishment for Hatch Act violation during Trump administration

Defense

Defense agencies need accountability, reasoning in readiness technology

Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, speaks during his conformation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)

Defense

Austin creates safe haven for transgender troops as DoD solidifies policy

200610-N-ML137-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2020) In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 practices a touch-and-go maneuver on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) on June 10, 2020, in the Philippine Sea. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer/U.S. Navy via AP)

On DoD

Navy using data analytics to tackle aviation readiness problems

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Defense

Is the Pentagon spending all it can to stay competitive?

FILE - In this June 15, 2018, file photo, pharmaceuticals are seen in North Andover, Mass. While the price of almost any good or service can be found online, most Americans don’t know what they’ll owe for a prescription medication until they get it. Unexpected costs contribute to the estimated 20 to 30 percent of prescriptions that are never filled, which can lead to health problems from untreated medical conditions. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Congress

Are drug ingredients made in China a risk to troops? Two lawmakers think so

Paul Pardew, Tom Temin, Federal Drive, Army

Tom Temin Commentary

Revolution in the Army?

Casey Wardynski, Assistant Army Secretary for Manpower and Readiness

Federal Drive

Asst. Sec. for manpower talks Army's new talent management strategy

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Federal Drive

Should the military go keto? Obesity still a problem for troops

GSA CoE

Federal Newscast

GSA awards new contract to help federal awards process run smoother

FILE - This Sept. 2, 2015, file photo shows an F-35 jet arriving at its new operational base at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies are rolling out their new stealth fighter jet, a cutting-edge plane that costs about $100 million each. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

DoD Reporter's Notebook

DoD audit uncovers millions of dollars in unaccounted-for spare parts

CNO John Richardson

Defense

DoD 2020 budget puts heavy emphasis on development of emerging technologies