Defense
The Pentagon Used to Hook Everything To The Internet. Now It’s a ‘Big Problem’
The Internet of Things is supposed to make life easier. For the Pentagon, the quintessential early adopter, it has made life much harder
Pay & Benefits
No Change to Housing Allowance for Dual Military Couples, New Travel Per Diems, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Reports: HBO and Snapchat Are Helping the Government Fight ISIL Propaganda
To date, the government hasn't been able to create a counter-narrative that works.
Defense
Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill
Republican reintroduces Pay Our Military Act, which would also ensure some civilians do not miss a paycheck if government closes.
Defense
John McCain: Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Is Illegal
Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing.
Defense
Congress Gives Disabled Vets Hired as Feds Advance Sick Leave
Bill aims to help wounded warriors get to doctors’ appointments without eating up leave.
Defense
Starting in 2016, Women Can Be Navy SEALs
It won't be easy, says a Naval commander, but "[it's] the right thing to do."
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Both DOD and the Intelligence Community are Working on Major IT Upgrades. Will They Work Together?
The two initiatives must play well with each other to ensure national security imperatives are best executed across all missions and personnel levels.
Management
GSA Steers Pentagon to $1 Billion Contract to Track Global Threats
Booz Allen Hamilton wins award under OASIS strategic sourcing vehicle.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Department: 2 Million Troops, Civilian Workers May Have to Work Without Pay Next Week
The looming government shutdown threatens paychecks, but some shrug as this happened before — just two years ago
Defense
NSA Head: Loss of Access to Metadata Will Hurt Intelligence
The director of the NSA says the Freedom Act will slow and hamper intelligence gathering. Too bad it’s already law.
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Only 1 in 7 of the Pentagon’s Emails is Legit
Out of 700 million emails sent to Pentagon account monthly, about 98 million are actually "good emails,” an official says.
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DHS Wants Boeing to Test a Brain Chip in Firm’s Self-Destructing 'Black' Spyphone
The secret sauce of the mobile device is a so-called neuromorphic computer chip that imitates human learning,
Defense
Allen Quits ISIS War Envoy Job
The retired general begged President Obama to “destroy” ISIS and was then appointed to help do it.
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Pentagon to Industry: How Should We Do Cloud-Based Email for 1.6 Million Employees?
The Pentagon’s next-generation unclassified email system may exist entirely in the cloud.
Defense
It Will Take 30 Agencies to Protect the Pope During His Visit
One Secret Service agent called the 1987 papal visit "the most stressful 10 days of my life."
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What Facebook’s ‘Lean In’ Guru Can Teach Troops
"If the U.S. military can get this right, other industries will follow," Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said.
Defense
Agencies Say They Need Access to Americans' Emails Without a Warrant
But the FTC and SEC have not used the current subpoena process in five years.
Defense
Union: Repeal Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
House and Senate bills are at odds over scrapping policy that would lower lodging and meal rates for long-term government travelers at Defense.
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