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Federal Drive Interviews -- Jan. 29, 2013

Alan Paller of the SANS Institute talks about DoD's new initiative to hire 4,000 more people for its Cyber Command. Paul Terry of Blackboard, Inc., discusses how his company is helping GSA with its travel planning. Devon Hewitt, a partner at Protorae Law, weighs in on a recent contract award protest affecting people with disabilities. Capt. Paul Hammer of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, talks about the latest efforts at his center. Robin Lineberger of Deloitte LLP fills us in about the Professional Services Council's new commission that's focusing on efficient and innovative acquisition issues.

Tags: Alan Paller , SANS Institute , U.S. Cyber Command , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Paul Terry , GSA , Blackboard , Devon Hewitt , Protorae Law , DoD , DoD Report , Army , accessibility , Paul Hammer , Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological He , mental illness , Robin Lineberger , Deloitte , Professional Services Council , acquisition , Federal Drive

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Army secretary injured in bike accident

Officials say Army Secretary John McHugh is being treated in a hospital for injuries he received in a bicycle accident but is expected to return to work soon.

Tags: DoD , Army , John McHugh ,

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Bomb threat at Walter Reed medical center

Tags: Army , bomb threat

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Federal Drive interviews -- June 19

Avinash Kar of the Natural Resources Defense Council discusses an FDA decision on cattle feeding processes. Attorney Joseph Petrillo offers his perspective on burgeoning bid protests. GAO's Bill Woods talks about GSA's reliance on "dun" numbers. Jamison Cush discusses Microsoft's new tablet device. Charles Scoville works with amputee veterans.

Tags: Avinash Kar , Joseph Petrillo , FDA , acquistion , GSA , GAO , Bill Woods , Jamison Cush , Charles Scoville , veterans

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First lady boosts on-base jobs for service spouses

Opening another front in her nearly year-old campaign to support service families, first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday unveiled a new push for jobs on or near military bases.

Tags: Joining Forces , Michelle Obama , DoD , veterans

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Old Dawgs and Pups: Honoring a special bond

It's a bond that doesn't break. The deep connection that people who serve under fire develop is strong. Combine that with those who have had partners who literally live to serve, and you'll get a sense of the comradery at a recent gathering of police and military dog handlers.

Tags: Old Dawgs and Pups , Benjamin Seekell , Jim Statsny , John Greene , Afghanistan , dogs , Montgomery County Police

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Wounded warrior's family gets special dog demonstration

Last month, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ben Seekell lost his left foot when a mine exploded. He wasn't alone. His K-9 partner, Charlie, was injured, too.

Tags: Ben Seekell , Montgomery County Canine Unit , Kate Ryan

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Walter Reed employee started working at age 17

Carolyn Stoneburner was 17 years old, fresh out of high school, when she started working as a secretary at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Tags: Carolyn Stoneburner , BRAC , BRAC Impact , DoD , Jolie Lee

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Walter Reed staff prepares to move entire staff, patients

Debra Edmond, Special Assistant for Civilian Personnel at the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, explains what it takes to move an entire hospital.

Tags: BRAC , BRAC Impact , Debra Edmond , Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical

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Walter Reed BRAC move changes wounded warrior care

The closures of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center brings big changes for wounded warriors, military members and their families - and big money for making those changes work.

Tags: BRAC , BRAC Impact , Darci Marchese , WTOP , In Depth

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