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DoD award lead times increased for higher value contracts

The military services have been able to reduce contract award times, but DoD lacks department-wide understanding of changes.

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Addressing cyber shortages and going after zero trust: Pentagon’s efforts to modernize its forces

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Proposal to reform pay for blue-collar feds gets committee approval, but concerns remain

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Uniformed and civilian cyber and military intelligence specialists monitor Army networks in the Cyber Mission Unit’s Cyber Operations Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. (Photo by Michael L. Lewis)

Could telework be hindering Army’s civilian workforce development?

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Out with the old, in with the new, as the Army tries new pilot program to off load some of its expired equipment

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Photo by Michael L. LewisUniformed and civilian cyber and military intelligence specialists monitor Army networks in the Cyber Mission Unit’s Cyber Operations Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. (Photo by Michael L. Lewis)

Army switches from GDIT to Leidos to run its multibillion-dollar hardware contract vehicle

In today’s Federal Newscast: Federal job seekers with a criminal past get a little help from OPM. An IRS watchdog said the agency needs to handle the tax…

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DoD IG calls for full investigation into 21 missing shipping containers in Kuwait

In today’s Federal Newscast: The Pentagon IG wants an investigation to find out what happened to 21 vanished shipping containers in Kuwait. The deputy…

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A horse drawn caisson arrives through the McClellan Gate for burial services for Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient from Concord, Mass., at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Arlington, Va. Hudner earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Suspension extended for horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery

In today’s Federal Newscast: OPM boosts awareness for those seeking and those running federal internship programs. HHS is close to finalizing an update to its data management strategy. And the 45-day suspension is extended for horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery funerals.

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