Defense One
New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight
A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Eliminating Double Standards in the Marine Corps
Gen. Amos was right to change the policy prohibiting women from taking the Infantry Officer Course twice. By Rep. Duncan Hunter
Oversight
Woman Killed in Capitol Hill Chase Was Shot Five Times
Autopsy report shows that Miriam Carey was shot from behind, including once in the head.
Management
The New Poster Children for Duplication in Federal Programs
Watchdog releases a fresh list of redundant or overlapping programs.
Oversight
Republicans, White House Finally Agree on Something: Postal Reform
Hearing showcases progress on ever-elusive USPS overhaul, though many hurdles remain.
Nextgov
Public or Private Cloud? The Decision Comes Down to Risk, DISA CIO Says
‘You have to understand risk and the data you’re dealing with,’ David Bennett says.
News
A Symbolic Victory for Open Office Setups
New York's new mayor is keeping Bloomberg's famous bullpen arrangement.
Pay & Benefits
Student Loan Perk Doesn’t Benefit Most Federal Employees
Republicans want to eliminate a $70 million incentive to reduce overall spending.
Management
How to Tap Military Experience for Executive Jobs
Free program helps veterans transition to civilian careers.
Nextgov
Eliminating the Gender Wage Gap for Tech Pros With Security Clearance
Men in IT with active clearance outearn similarly credentialed women by nearly 20 percent.
Tech
Did the USAID Cuban Twitter Debacle 'Taint All USAID Employees as Spies?'
Sen. Patrick Leahy asked if that was the case at an appropriations hearing Tuesday.
Nextgov
Mars Photo Probably Shows a 'Cosmic Ray Hit,' Not an Underground Alien Base
NASA's Curiosity transmits Martian landscape image with a curious light in the distance.
Management
How to Break Up the Old Boys’ Club in Your Office
The composition of employees looks different than it used to. So why should we still play by the rules and expectations of the Old Boys’ Club?
Management
GSA Sets Stage to Sell Federal Triangle Properties
Swap of land for services is part of larger plan to reduce federal footprint.
Nextgov
Court Upholds FTC's Power to Sue Hacked Companies
A federal judge rejects a bid from Wyndham Hotels to undercut federal authority over data security.
Nextgov
The Federal Government Is Charging Jerk.com With Deceiving Customers
FTC says the social-networking site secretly took information from Facebook to create user profiles.
Defense
Army Establishes Fort Hood Timeline, Still Has No Clear Motive
Shooter may have been frustrated over a leave of absence he had requested.
Defense
Senator Dismisses Claim Her 'Emotional' Views Compromised a Report on Torture
Intelligence Committee chairwoman calls the accusation 'nonsense.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Bush's Border Problem
Stephen Colbert balks at the presidential hopeful's comments.
Management