Magazine

At Defense, the Time for IPv6 Is Now

The Defense Department broadly recognizes the advantages Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in achieving netcentric operations, the ability to provide global end-to-end security for all military information exchanges.

Defense

Senate panel backs 3.9 percent military pay raise

Committee also approves the Army's $3.9 billion request for the eventual $160 billion Future Combat Systems.

Defense

Senator tries again to form panel to probe war contracts

North Dakota lawmaker says oversight is needed to combat contracting abuses in Iraq.

Pay & Benefits

Community of Caring

More flexibility for volunteer time can foster public service on and off the clock.

Features

Imperfect Justice

The Justice Department has embraced a grass-roots program to reform its approach to crime and punishment.

Features

The Next Internet

Agencies are ready for the next-generation Internet, which could revolutionize the delivery of public services. But will they take advantage of it?

Features

Hybrid Wars

What if the battles of the future are neither conventional nor irregular, but a combination of both?

News And Analysis

Common Ground

Chinese and U.S. students learn a thing or two about public service.

News And Analysis

Bridging the Gaps

Security experts nervously eye critical infrastructure that is increasingly vulnerable to failure and sabotage.

News And Analysis

Buy American . . . Or Else

Fallout from the Air Force tanker contract could lead to major changes in federal procurement.

Management Matters - Advice And Dissent

Intelligent Design

How your workplace is designed can have a big impact on how things get done.

Defense

ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Reconcilable Differences

A little disagreement is a good thing.

Managing Technology

Use a Safety Net

Telework and network access are critical to continuity of operations, IT officials say.

Viewpoint

Business Sense

Maybe Defense’s deputy chief management officer can reverse unproductive reforms.

Editor's Notebook

Rebirth Redux

The inexplicable politics of tax debt collection.

News

Doan's Parting Shot

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News

The Passing of a Public Health Giant

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Defense

Navy forms fleet to serve Western Hemisphere

Ships, aircraft and submarines will dispense humanitarian relief quickly to the Caribbean and Central and South Americas.