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GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective plan to ensure national infrastructure bounces back from crisis.
Defense
Casey: Army is stepping off the deployment treadmill
Troops are spending more time at home between combat missions, providing a better opportunity to build resilience, the service’s chief of staff says.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Defense
Cybersecurity is ‘really about the people,’ official says
Technology means little without a strong workforce to protect computer networks, panelists note.
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From Nextgov: Army seeks to formalize mobile apps development
Service looks to industry for help creating process to secure smart phone applications used in war.
Defense
Hayden: Obama still 'holds key' on spy notifications
New law won't fundamentally change how legislators are briefed on covert activities, former CIA chief says.
Defense
Pentagon entrances briefly closed after report of gunshots
Security has been tighter since shooting in March.
Defense
Most domestic intel centers lack privacy plans
Only 28 of 72 centers have privacy and civil liberties plans approved by the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
GAO: Defense domestic violence tracking remains flawed
Audit finds the Pentagon’s system for collecting data on abuse in military families hinders department’s ability to analyze trends.
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Lawmakers seek justification for closing Joint Forces Command
Rep. Ike Skelton says Congress won’t fund closure without business case analysis.
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Justice Department appeals 'don't ask, don't tell' ruling
Officials also request a stay of a federal judge's injunction against enforcement of the law that bars homosexual men and women from serving openly in the military.
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Memorial fund breaks ground on law enforcement museum
Building will be underground and use technology to create a highly interactive experience for visitors.
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Lawmakers urge deficit panel to back Defense cuts
Gates has proposed cutting more than $100 billion within the department's budget over the next five years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy briefs enterprise network plan
Navy officials said they plan to have the Next-Generation Enterprise Network in operation by 2014.
Defense
GI bill, sagging economy boost military recruiting
Defense personnel official says armed services met their fiscal 2010 goals of recruiting a total of 165,291 new active-duty service members.
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Survey: Pay and benefits remain an issue for military families
Respondents say long deployments and worries about children and finances are main challenges facing service members.
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Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
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Federal judge ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
It’s not clear if Obama administration will appeal ruling eliminating ban on gays openly serving in the military.
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Commandos might have killed British aid worker
Prime Minister David Cameron went out of his way to praise the U.S. military for its role in the botched rescue.
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