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Army expects saving by moving e-mail

In the name of efficiency, the Army is making what it calls a big change in the way that it manages e-mail. The service said the move is designed to save millions of dollars at a time when the secretary of Defense is mandating significant savings.

Tags: technology , cloud computing , AUSA , Jeffrey Sorenson , DISA , Alfred Rivera , e-mail services , Max Cacas

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Arlington Cemetery employees to receive job training

This will be the first formal training program ever for Arlington National Cemetery employees.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , Arlington National Cemetery , VA ,

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ManTech lands Army logistics contract

ManTech will provide logistics and supply services, including property accountability, asset visibility, maintenance and fleet management, operational planning, storage operations and security and facility management.

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Ft. Hood shooting trial continues

Soldier after soldier rose from the witness chair, stared and pointed to an Army psychiatrist seated a dozen feet away, never wavering as they identified him as the man who went on deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood last year.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , Ft. Hood , Nidal Hasan ,

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Army develops blood test for brain trauma

The test can be used to test for concussion on young athletes, infants with "shaken baby syndrome" and combat troops.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , FDA , head trauma , concussion , shaken baby syndrome

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VA, DoD investigate serious health record error

The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to solve the mystery of how the Pentagon's health information system mistakenly accessed a confidential treatment form in the VA's health record system. The mistake kept one veteran from returning to combat.

Tags: technology , VA , Roger Baker , DoD , Military Health Service , AHLTA , VistA , cybersecurity , privacy , health IT , Max Cacas

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Military meets recruiting goals

It's been some of the best of times for military recruiters. In fact, fiscal 2010 has been a banner year for military recruitment and retention, according to the Defense Department website.

Tags: Clifford Stanley , DoD , Navy , recruitment , DoD Report , personnel , Dorobek Insider

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Army Cyber Command must find right balance

Maj. Gen. Hernandez took over the new organization Oct. 1. He tells Federal News Radio his goals include making sure the workforce has the capabilities it needs and to better understand the Army's situational awareness.

Tags: technology , management , Rhett Hernandez , DoD , Cyber Command , cybersecurity , cyber workforce

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General Dynamics lands Army contract

Under the contract, the company will develop interior designs, perform equipment needs assessments, relocations, equipment installation, maintenance and employee training for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , contracting , General Dynamics , IT , Army Corps of Engineers

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Army Cyber Command must find right balance

Maj. Gen. Hernandez took over the new organization Oct. 1. He tells Federal News Radio his goals include making sure the workforce has the capabilities it needs and to better understand the Army's situational awareness.

Tags: technology , management , Rhett Hernandez , DoD , Cyber Command , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , cyber workforce , Jason Miller

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