http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/05/army-defends-plans-to-centralize-national-guard-centers/19252/Officials anticipate the centers will be larger and more technologically advanced than existing reserve and Guard installations.Amy KlamperWed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/05/army-defends-plans-to-centralize-national-guard-centers/19252/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/05/rumsfeld-expected-to-restore-funding-for-cargo-aircraft/19205/Defense secretary working with OMB to restore funding during fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 budget cycles.Megan Scully and Amy KlamperWed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/05/rumsfeld-expected-to-restore-funding-for-cargo-aircraft/19205/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/as-questions-surface-rumsfeld-defends-pre-war-planning/19092/Amy KlamperWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/as-questions-surface-rumsfeld-defends-pre-war-planning/19092/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/pentagon-acquisition-nominee-faces-tough-questions/19057/Kenneth Krieg promises to work with Congress to reduce acquisition cycle times, control costs and breathe new life into the defense industry.Amy KlamperFri, 22 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/pentagon-acquisition-nominee-faces-tough-questions/19057/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/deputy-defense-nominee-fields-questions-over-shipbuilding-acquisition/19014/Navy Secretary Gordon England vows to fix the department's acquisition mechanism.Amy KlamperTue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/deputy-defense-nominee-fields-questions-over-shipbuilding-acquisition/19014/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/senators-aim-to-derail-pentagon-plans-to-scrap-c-130j/19006/An amendment to the emergency defense spending bill would prohibit funds from being spent to terminate the $4.1 billion contract for the aircraft.Amy KlamperMon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/senators-aim-to-derail-pentagon-plans-to-scrap-c-130j/19006/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/gao-says-problems-justify-rebidding-c-130-contract/18996/Watchdog agency says award was tainted because Darleen Druyun, formerly the Air Force's second-ranking acquisition official, was biased in favor of Boeing.Amy KlamperFri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/gao-says-problems-justify-rebidding-c-130-contract/18996/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/air-force-tells-senator-it-will-alter-c-130j-contract/18984/Modifications will ensure contract complies with traditional military procurement rules.Amy KlamperThu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/air-force-tells-senator-it-will-alter-c-130j-contract/18984/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/pentagon-plans-to-consolidate-forces-in-europe-take-shape/18988/Troop levels would be cut from 62,000 to 24,000 in the next five to 10 years.Amy KlamperThu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/pentagon-plans-to-consolidate-forces-in-europe-take-shape/18988/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/puerto-rico-seeks-to-protect-its-lone-military-base/18957/Delegation offers plan to sell off part of National Guard property in order to avoid base closing.Amy KlamperFri, 08 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/puerto-rico-seeks-to-protect-its-lone-military-base/18957/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/lawmakers-seize-on-fine-print-to-fend-off-base-closing/18939/Illinois lawmakers hang their hopes on statute that mandates approval by governor before closing National Guard facilities.Amy KlamperThu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/lawmakers-seize-on-fine-print-to-fend-off-base-closing/18939/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/bush-fills-pentagons-top-acquisition-post/18907/Acting Undersecretary Michael Wynne gets the job temporarily, while Kenneth Krieg is nominated to fill it permanently.Amy KlamperMon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/bush-fills-pentagons-top-acquisition-post/18907/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/senator-questions-armys-future-combat-system-process/18900/Acquisition method used to develop system under scrutiny by Sen. John McCain.Amy KlamperFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/04/senator-questions-armys-future-combat-system-process/18900/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/sources-say-senator-is-blocking-base-closure-nominations/18889/Sen. Trent Lott, a staunch opponent of BRAC, may prevent confirmation of former VA Secretary Anthony Principi and eight other panel nominees.Amy KlamperThu, 31 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/sources-say-senator-is-blocking-base-closure-nominations/18889/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/lobbyists-work-base-closing-issue-effectiveness-unclear/18865/Defense analysts question whether the millions of dollars being spent on lobbying activities will pay off.Amy KlamperMon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/lobbyists-work-base-closing-issue-effectiveness-unclear/18865/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/seats-on-base-closing-panel-no-guarantee-of-success-for-states/18844/Commission members are supposed to be above politics, and questions regarding conflicts of interest have been raised against two Bush nominees.Amy KlamperWed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/seats-on-base-closing-panel-no-guarantee-of-success-for-states/18844/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/despite-setbacks-pentagon-defends-missile-defense-program/18779/Amy KlamperTue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/despite-setbacks-pentagon-defends-missile-defense-program/18779/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/senator-to-question-armys-acquisition-of-tech-network/18766/Commercial designation of program source of concern for Sen. John McCain.Amy KlamperMon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/senator-to-question-armys-acquisition-of-tech-network/18766/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/navy-seeks-to-issue-a-new-order-abandon-shipyards/18739/With Navy leaders envisioning a fleet of smaller, faster and more agile ships, the future of the country's large shipbuilders is sinking fast.Amy KlamperWed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/navy-seeks-to-issue-a-new-order-abandon-shipyards/18739/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/subcommittee-voices-dismay-over-defense-supplemental-spending/18691/Predictable costs associated with operations in Iraq and Afghanistan should be in the baseline budget, GOP chairman tells military service chiefs.Amy KlamperFri, 04 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/subcommittee-voices-dismay-over-defense-supplemental-spending/18691/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/military-weapons-vs-benefits-issue-heats-up-at-hearing/18682/Pentagon official notes DoD plans to spend $130 billion of its $419 billion fiscal 2006 budget request on military personnel and health care.Amy KlamperThu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/military-weapons-vs-benefits-issue-heats-up-at-hearing/18682/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/lawmakers-seek-answers-on-fate-of-us-shipbuilding/18684/Senators seek Navy secretary's support for using creative budgeting to pay for more ships.Amy KlamperThu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/03/lawmakers-seek-answers-on-fate-of-us-shipbuilding/18684/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/former-boeing-cfo-might-face-prison-in-procurement-scandal/18610/Prosecutors argue alternatives to imprisonment would do little to deter "such illegal conduct in the future by companies and their senior management."Amy KlamperFri, 18 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/former-boeing-cfo-might-face-prison-in-procurement-scandal/18610/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/energy-secretary-defends-request-for-nuclear-bunker-buster-study/18591/Samuel Bodman says plan is "merely a matter of trying to respond to what we perceive to be the wishes of this Congress."Amy KlamperWed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/energy-secretary-defends-request-for-nuclear-bunker-buster-study/18591/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/rumsfeld-defends-supplemental-proposed-program-cuts/18594/Lawmaker questions use of supplemental to fund recurring expenses of Iraq war.Amy KlamperWed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/02/rumsfeld-defends-supplemental-proposed-program-cuts/18594/Defense