Tech
Tech Incentive
Federal agencies used the student loan repayment benefit to recruit IT managers in particular.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Intel’s purchase of McAfee not a game changer for security
The buy pushes the chip maker further into the cyber market, but it won’t affect development.
Defense
Gates orders changes after Fort Hood review
Reforms aim to limit workplace violence, in part by improving sharing of vital information between installations.
Defense
Senators question Marshals Service over full-body scan images
Lawmakers say practice of retaining images taken during screening procedures at a federal courthouse in Florida could compromise individuals’ privacy.
Defense
Firms begin offering faster airport screening
Two companies are vying to resurrect the Registered Traveler program, which collapsed abruptly last summer.
News
Navy recommends discharge for former astronaut
Panel recommends discharge of “other than honorable” for Lisa Nowak.
Pay & Benefits
The Next Adventure
Deciding when to move on -- and what to do -- is an intensely personal process.
Pay & Benefits
More feds are benefiting from student loan repayments
Total amount paid out to employees is also growing.
Defense
Industry to Pentagon: Fix relationship between oversight agencies
Reforming roles of Defense audit and contract management agencies is one of many recommendations.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Saving 9 cents a day per computer adds up for the Air Force
A software program that turns off PCs at night combined with energy-efficient equipment reduces IT operating costs by $17 million a year.
Defense
Military plans to test new helicopter alert threat system
The Pentagon is about to deploy a experimental system intended to help helicopters evade deadly small-arms fire.
Defense
Lawmaker demands data on amount of spilled oil
Democrat says recently disclosed findings from NOAA might be giving the public "a false sense of confidence."
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: The great federal pay debate
It’s all about benchmarking salary on a job-for-job basis, says a leading federal compensation analyst.
Defense