Defense
U.S. Navy Pulls Another 'Captain Phillips'
The Navy took control of an oil tanker that had been hijacked by three armed Libyans.
Management
Not Many College Students Are Interested in Federal Service
Federal agencies should improve recruiting efforts, report finds.
Management
5 Ways to Stay Sane When You Have to Slog Through
Stretch, nap, phone a friend—It will reenergize you for the long haul.
Defense
Republican Lawmakers Want to Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs
Bill would save $82.5 billion over five years, supporters say.
Oversight
Wide-Ranging Bill Seeks to Shine More Light on Lobbying and Regulatory Process
Legislation also would toughen financial disclosure rules for members of Congress and judges as well as improve public access to government documents.
Nextgov
DARPA Cyber Ops Needs a Bigger Rolodex
Agency seeks private-sector cyber ninjas to help dominate the cyber domain.
Management
Lawmakers Want To Ax Reports No One Reads
Legislation in both chambers would kill or merge hundreds of agency publications.
Nextgov
How IT Jobs Have Changed in 15 Years
Some simply didn’t exist in the late '90s, while others have expanded dramatically, Pew finds.
Staff Picks
Down to Earth: Making Cloud Computing a Reality
Federal agencies grappling with implementing Cloud First mandates face staffing challenges and lengthy procurement processes, making it difficult to take advantage of cloud technologies. While there are initial challenges, cloud computing holds the potential to play a major role in increasing government efficiency and service delivery. This infographic reveals the major steps to a successful cloud migration, drawing upon original survey research from Accenture and Government Business Council.
Management
How to Succeed Professionally by Helping Others
Research shows that even if the rewards aren't immediately apparent, contributing to the success of others pays off in the long run.
Defense
5 Ways the War on Drugs Makes Us Less Safe
The subtext of General Kelly's testimony to Congress.
Management
Cheating Pays—But Imagine Your Future Self
Some simple interventions can ward off the delinquent in all of us.
Defense
Sexual Assault Charges to Be Dropped After Army General Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges
Jeffrey Sinclair is believed to be the highest-ranking military member ever to be tried for sexual assault.
Defense
Lawmakers Question Air Force Officials Over Bible Quote
Agency leaders urged members to get all of the facts about recent reports that an academy cadet was forced to remove religious language from whiteboard.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin A 'Stronger' Leader Than Obama?
New poll results are featured on The Tonight Show.
Defense One
Weekend Cyberattacks Target NATO, U.S. Military Commands
Russian group hits several NATO websites on eve of Crimea vote, but U.S. military denies Syrian hacktivists breached CENTCOM, PACOM, others. By Patrick Tucker
Management
Washington Area Agencies Closed Due to Late-Season Snow
Yet another snowfall blankets nation's capital.
Financial Planning