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DoD decides one-size does not fit all with DIHMRS

Each service will implement core requirements, but have own unique system. Experience with DIHMRS brings back debate about what is the BTA's role.

Tags: management , David Fisher , William Lynn , DoD , Business Transformation Agency , Navy , DIHMRS , Systems development

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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Should the Marines set up a cyber command?

Corps issues a new paper asking commanders their thoughts. The paper details issues that would lead the Marines to identify challenges and propose solutions.

Tags: technology , DoD , Army , Air Force , cybersecurity , Cyber Command

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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More Troops

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the size of the Army will be increased temporarily by 22,000 soldiers. It's an effort to help meet the needs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other missions around the world. Gates previously increased the size of the Army and the Marine Corps after becoming Secretary of Defense. He says more troops are needed in Afghanistan because of the worsening violence there

Tags: technology , Pentagon , Defense Secretary Robert Gates , Army , Afghanistan ,

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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Crowdsourcing helps rebuild Health.mil

The Military Health System has launched a new Health.mil website that provides a single point of entry to military health news, information and resources.

Tags: technology , health.mil , Defense , Army , Navy , Air Force , Coast Guard , Joint Chiefs of Staff , TRICARE , eBenefits , Kristi Beck

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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DoD reviews social networking usage policy

Tags: technology , DoD , MacAfee , Tom Conway

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:08pm EDT

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Navy to host NGEN industry day

Tags: technology , contracting , Navy , NMCI , NGEN

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:08pm EDT

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Two whistleblowers get 45-day stay after OSC intervention

After the Office of Special Counsel intervened on their behalf, two federal whistleblowers won a 45-day stay on personnel actions taken against them.

Tags: Franz Gayl , paul hardy , whistleblower , FDA , public health service , DoD , Office of Special Counsel , Merit Systems Protection Board , workforce , Jolie Lee , HHS

Friday - 10/14/2011, 03:49pm EDT

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OSC comes to defense of two federal whistleblowers

The Office of Special Counsel is seeking to halt adverse personnel actions against two federal whistleblowers. Both employees were placed on unpaid administrative leave after they blew the whistle at their agencies.

Tags: Office of Special Counsel , Carolyn Lerner , Franz Gayl , paul hardy , FDA , management , whistleblower

Friday - 10/14/2011, 01:04pm EDT

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