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Defense study bolsters case for ending ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Gates says Congress should act this year to repeal the ban on openly gay troops, to prevent the courts from abruptly making changes.
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From Nextgov.com: Countering WikiLeaks could stifle information sharing
Experts favor efforts to change behavior of would-be leakers rather than seeking new technical ways to protect secret government data .
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White House bows to political realities on military pay
For fiscal 2011, the House-passed defense authorization bill includes a 1.9 percent pay raise for the military.
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From Nextgov.com: New leader of traumatic brain injury center brings combat experience to job
Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, psychiatrist , has served two tours in Iraq.
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Ship capabilities in shallow waters will be critical, Navy chief says
Adm. Gary Roughead juggles fleet upgrades with pressure to streamline personnel and costs.
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Officials ousted from tanker program for mishandling information
The two companies vying for the contract each received a one-page document intended for the other.
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TSA chief sees airline security as his paramount concern
Pistole says enhanced physical pat-downs are necessary to ensure safety.
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From Nextgov.com: Navy taps career cyber forces expert for CIO job
Terry Halvorsen, former deputy commander of cyber forces, becomes new information chief Monday.
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Navy watches clock on littoral ship plan
Adm. Gary Roughead says it could be a challenge to obtain congressional authorization to proceed by Dec. 14, when current contract proposals expire.
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EADS: Mistaken data release won’t scuttle tanker contest
Contractor is giving Pentagon benefit of the doubt that an advertent release of sensitive information to its rival won't disrupt competition.
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Audit criticizes TSA screener training
IG recommends agency implement uniform training processes.
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Number of Army suicides already surpasses 2009 total
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for soldiers, trailing only combat deaths and accidental deaths from drug overdoses and drunken driving.
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Navy chief is preparing 'don't ask' recommendations
Roughead says Pentagon review allows the military to look at the potential effects of repealing the ban on openly gay troops in a “broad context.”
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Afghan watchdog fails to garner congressional support
Senators continue to call for removal of Arnold Fields as special inspector general for Afghanistan.
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TSA makes immediate changes to airline pilot screening
Pilots will be able to get through security after presenting an airline ID and an additional form of identification.
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IG will review BRAC moves in Northern Virginia
Lawmaker called for examination of Army’s environmental assessment supporting relocation plan.
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Panel faults agencies on notification of secret activities
The committee examined 16 instances, spanning three administrations.
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Airports weigh Republican's proposal to ditch TSA screeners
Rep. John Mica of Florida is calling for the replacement of federal employee screeners with private contractors.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense taps Navy psychiatrist to head traumatic brain injury center
Capt. Paul Hammer is the fourth director in three years of centers dedicated to treating wounds of war.
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