http://www.govexec.comCaitlin Fairchild joined <i>Government Executive</i> in summer 2011 as an editorial fellow, after graduating from the College of William & Mary, where she spent four years writing for the student newspaper, <i>The Flat Hat</i>. In March 2012, she was hired full time as a web producer. She has completed internships at <i>Washingtonian Magazine</i> and at the public affairs office of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas.en-usWed, 10 Apr 2013 15:19:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/04/tweeting-fiscal-2014-budget/62410/Politicians, agency leaders, journalists and concerned citizens weigh in.Caitlin FairchildWed, 10 Apr 2013 15:19:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/04/tweeting-fiscal-2014-budget/62410/TechnologyThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/02/storify-govexec/61273/Obama calls for "smarter government" in speech.Ross Gianfortune and Caitlin FairchildTue, 12 Feb 2013 23:53:39 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/02/storify-govexec/61273/News - FedblogJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/11/video-parks-and-recreation-stops-white-house/59589/Everyone's favorite onscreen bureaucrat returns to Washington.Caitlin FairchildFri, 16 Nov 2012 13:10:36 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/11/video-parks-and-recreation-stops-white-house/59589/News - FedblogNBChttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/09/ms-knope-goes-washington/58281/The Interior Department makes a cameo in prime time.Caitlin FairchildFri, 21 Sep 2012 17:48:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/09/ms-knope-goes-washington/58281/News - FedblogParks and Recreation's Leslie KnopeTyler Golden, NBC/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/photo-gallery-ten-most-visited-national-parks/57432/National parks remain a big draw for tourists.Caitlin FairchildWed, 15 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/photo-gallery-ten-most-visited-national-parks/57432/ManagementMaine's Acadia National Park was the first National Park created east of the Mississippi River.Robert F. Bukaty/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/video/57314/The annual program hopes to collect millions of pounds of foodCaitlin FairchildThu, 09 Aug 2012 16:07:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/video/57314/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/07/photo-gallery-colorado-wildfires/56590/The fires have forced more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.Caitlin Fairchild and Eric KatzTue, 03 Jul 2012 17:16:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/07/photo-gallery-colorado-wildfires/56590/DefenseGaylon Wampler/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/07/mermaids-noaa-says-no/56591/The agency decided to set the record straight on the mythological creature.Caitlin FairchildMon, 02 Jul 2012 17:55:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/07/mermaids-noaa-says-no/56591/News - FedblogJulianne Moore and Michael Phelps posed for Disney for this 2008 promotional photoAP Photo/Disneyland, Annie Leibovitzhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/director-petraeus-likes-fruit-dislikes-crossing-street/55695/Health conscious CIA director has very particular travel demands.Caitlin FairchildFri, 11 May 2012 14:22:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/director-petraeus-likes-fruit-dislikes-crossing-street/55695/News - FedblogPablo Martinez Monsivais/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/video-nih-head-takes-late-night-television/55688/Francis Collins discusses obesity on the Colbert Report.Caitlin FairchildFri, 11 May 2012 11:06:17 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/video-nih-head-takes-late-night-television/55688/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/04/white-house-establishing-domestic-violence-policy-agencies/41826/Federal government can become a model for all employers, Biden says.Caitlin FairchildWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:35 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/04/white-house-establishing-domestic-violence-policy-agencies/41826/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/04/close-encounters-russian-spy/41662/FBI reveals Anna Chapman attempted to seduce a member of the Obama Cabinet.Caitlin FairchildTue, 03 Apr 2012 14:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/04/close-encounters-russian-spy/41662/News - FedblogMisha Japaridze/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/video-clinton-communications-clearly-huge-problem-syria/41661/U.S. decides to offer technical assistance.Caitlin FairchildTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:51:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/video-clinton-communications-clearly-huge-problem-syria/41661/DefenseAPhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/03/opm-cracks-down-after-cfc-audit/41623/Charitable donations can’t be spent on meals, entertainment or travel, agency orders.Caitlin FairchildFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:36:27 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/03/opm-cracks-down-after-cfc-audit/41623/Management OPM Director John Berry OPM photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/air-force-offer-third-round-buyouts/41569/Employees will receive eligibility surveys by May and, if approved, must leave by Aug. 31.Caitlin FairchildMon, 26 Mar 2012 13:32:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/air-force-offer-third-round-buyouts/41569/Pay & BenefitsMatt Cilley/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/03/hillary-clinton-aids-search-amelia-earhart/41530/Caitlin FairchildWed, 21 Mar 2012 18:02:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/03/hillary-clinton-aids-search-amelia-earhart/41530/News - FedblogAPhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/justice-department-warns-widespread-furloughs-under-sequestration/41464/More than 100,000 employees could be forced to take several weeks of unpaid vacation in 2013.Caitlin FairchildWed, 14 Mar 2012 12:11:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/justice-department-warns-widespread-furloughs-under-sequestration/41464/Pay & BenefitsAttorney General Eric Holder says automatic cuts could be devastating. Brian Kersey/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/defense-faces-lawsuit-sexual-assault-victims/41404/Lawmakers grill the department on hazing, lack of diversity.Caitlin FairchildWed, 07 Mar 2012 16:27:27 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/03/defense-faces-lawsuit-sexual-assault-victims/41404/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/03/capital-area-charity-drive-falls-slightly-short-goal/41401/Tallies are not final, but the fundraiser brought in about 95 percent of its target.Caitlin FairchildWed, 07 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/03/capital-area-charity-drive-falls-slightly-short-goal/41401/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/agriculture-offer-more-buyouts/41379/Department plans to grant 300 buyouts and then hire 150 employees at lower grades.Caitlin FairchildMon, 05 Mar 2012 13:10:21 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/03/agriculture-offer-more-buyouts/41379/Pay & BenefitsFacing a 12 percent budget cut, the Agriculture Department is offering more buyouts.David Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/02/video-navy-installing-its-largest-solar-film/41344/Project on the commissary roof at a base in Japan may save $300,000.Caitlin FairchildWed, 29 Feb 2012 17:01:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/02/video-navy-installing-its-largest-solar-film/41344/Technologyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/labor-sues-postal-service-over-whistleblower-mistreatment/41342/Lawsuit is OSHA’s second complaint in recent years against Seattle center.Caitlin FairchildWed, 29 Feb 2012 16:35:44 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/labor-sues-postal-service-over-whistleblower-mistreatment/41342/OversightBen Margot/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/usda-american-legion-reach-out-veterans/41322/Partnership aims increase hiring of returned troops.Caitlin FairchildTue, 28 Feb 2012 15:40:32 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/02/usda-american-legion-reach-out-veterans/41322/DefenseCarrie Antlfinger/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/02/los-alamos-lab-submits-plan-offer-buyouts/41278/Details await NNSA approval.Caitlin FairchildThu, 23 Feb 2012 13:15:48 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/02/los-alamos-lab-submits-plan-offer-buyouts/41278/Pay & BenefitsLos Alamos National Laboratoryhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/02/video-clinton-addresses-global-business-conference/41259/Secretary of State touts 'jobs diplomacy.'Caitlin FairchildWed, 22 Feb 2012 13:21:50 -0500http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/02/video-clinton-addresses-global-business-conference/41259/ContractingManuel Balce Ceneta/AP