Defense
Sailors support Capt. Honors over videos
Crew members have been told not to speak to the media while the investigation continues.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
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Audit finds FEMA slow to recover improper payments
Inspector general reports agency has yet to recoup $643 million in erroneous payments to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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Navy commander permanently replaced over raunchy videos
Captain is reassigned to administrative duties as the service continues its investigation into the homemade movies.
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From Nextgov.com: DISA poised to become Pentagon’s top cloud computing supplier
Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.
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Defense scales back organizational conflict-of-interest rule
Final regulation is limited to major weapons systems and removes mitigation as preferred remedy.
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Woodson confirmed as Pentagon's top physician
Stalled nomination clears after lifting of Senate hold placed in August over abortion language in Defense bill.
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Counterterrorism adviser promises tight security during holidays
Mindful of last year's Christmas bomber, Brennan seeks to reassure.
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'Don't ask' probes were on wane before ban was struck down
In 2009, 428 troops were discharged, down from the 633 discharged in 2003.
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Congress passes legislation requiring polygraphs for CBP agents
Bill seeks to counteract corruption within the nation’s largest law enforcement agency.
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Insourcing provisions land on the cutting room floor
Language that would have brought more work back in-house was not included in either chamber’s version of Defense authorization bill.
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Obama signs 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal into law
Ban will not be lifted until administration certifies that implementation will not hurt military readiness or effectiveness, unit cohesion, or retention.
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Congress passes Defense authorization bill
Measure stripped of controversial provisions to ensure quick passage.
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Defense contracting cuts might be much smaller than predicted
Official tells lawmakers reductions would apply narrowly to service support contracts.
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Air travelers want 'better alternative' to screening process
Removing shoes during screening stirs the most anger among travelers, according to survey.
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Army ranger named one of top three pastry chefs in world
Master Sergeant Mark Morgan also won the Bronze Star during one of his six tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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How will the military integrate openly gay soldiers?
A look around the media at key issues under discussion.
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State Department review promises transparency, civilian ‘face’
Pentagon-style quadrennial assessment sets agenda for multiagency coordination of foreign aid and crisis response.
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Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Move comes three days after House vote to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
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