Defense
Here's How JSOC Became a Manhunting Machine
A brief history of special operations, from Panama to the war on terror.
Nextgov
Can US Cyber Nerve Center Hold Onto Its New Leaders?
"Churn over there within DHS has been problematic," says departed official.
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Pentagon Partners with Silicon Valley on 'Flexible Electronics'
The Defense Department plans to invest $171 million on the initiative.
Defense
Carter: After Joint Chiefs Breach, Defense Needs Stronger Network Security
Pentagon chief criticizes the military’s computer cybersecurity en route to seek help from Silicon Valley.
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Navy To Give Out New 'Innovation Award'
The Navy is accepting nominations for the 2015 SECNAV awards until Oct. 31, 2015. Winners are slated to be announced in January 2016.
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Army Looks In-House for Cyberwarriors
All Army soldiers interested in participating in a year-long cyber operations training program should submit their applications by Monday.
Management
Oshkosh Wins Massive Army Contract to Replace Humvee
The Army awarded a $6.7 billion contract Tuesday to the Wisconsin truck-maker for an initial batch of 17,000 vehicles for the Army and Marine Corps.
Defense
New York Times: Defense IG Examines if Analysis of Progress Against ISIS in Iraq Was Skewed
The newspaper is reporting that the Pentagon’s inspector general is looking into allegations that military officials made intelligence assessments seem optimistic.
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Pentagon Unveils New Rules Requiring Contractors to Disclose Data Breaches
Industry says the effort is at odds with a similar White House effort.
Defense
The Army Will Foot Much of the Defense Department’s Bill for the OPM Hack
Agencies have begun submitting plans to shift funds around for the last-minute payments.
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DISA Issues Pentagon-Friendly Cloud Computing Guide
The guide is aimed at DOD “mission owners” planning to move an existing information system from a physical environment to a virtualized cloud environment.
Defense
Can One Single Service Control All Military Drones?
Ten years ago, the Air Force lost its bid to control the Pentagon’s nascent UAV fleets. Some say it should try again
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Pentagon Debunks DOD-VA Interoperability Myth
“There is not a big interoperability problem with the VA and DOD today,” according to Frank Kendall, DOD undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.
Management
Why Defense Can’t Buy Cyber Stuff Fast Enough
Agile reforms won’t work until the culture changes.
Defense
What Does the Constitution Say About the War on ISIS?
The legislature refuses to discharge its constitutionally assigned responsibilities. What happens now?
Management
USAID and Watchdog Continue Sparring Over Afghan Health Clinics
Dispute centers on best way to map sites to gauge reach of $210 million program.
Defense
Here's What It Takes to Become an Army Ranger
The training soldiers must complete to receive the coveted black-and-yellow tab is difficult and grueling.
Defense
Women Veterans in Congress Celebrate First Women Ranger Graduates
Sen. Joni Ernst and Reps. Tammy Duckworth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Martha McSally reflect on how far the military has come since they served.
Defense
Germany Charges Own Spy With Treason for Sharing Intelligence with CIA
The spy, arrested last summer, is accused of being paid more than $100,000 by the CIA to snoop on Germany.
Defense