Defense
Gates stresses nuclear responsibility at Air Force base
A 2007 mishandling of nuclear weapons resulted in disciplinary actions and the resignations of top officials.
Defense
Key Senate chairmen praise Obama national security team
Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., calls picks "rock-solid."
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ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Cybercrime Wave
The backbone of the global economy is exposed.
Defense
Federal buildings go unwatched
From the November issue of Government Executive : Cutbacks and confusion over building security leave workers wondering who's guarding the doors.
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Federal Protective Service director touts new vision for security
Gary Schenkel says agency responsible for monitoring federal facilities is “cleaning up business from the past.”
Defense
Brennan forced out of the running for CIA director slot
Obama intelligence adviser has been associated with some of the Bush administration's harshest tactics in the war on terror.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense bans use of removable storage devices
Ban could be the result of a virus from the nonclassified network moving to the Pentagon's classified system via a thumb drive.
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Homeland Security criticized for lax oversight of programs worth billions
Senior managers failed to find time for review board meetings, allowing large projects to run behind schedule and over budget, auditors say.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense finds wikis a boon during crises
Joint Chiefs used the collaborative tool during the Russia-Georgian conflict to quickly coordinate the U.S. response.
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Defense acquisition official gives himself, military low marks
But John Young emphasized that 60 percent to 70 percent of the Pentagon's acquisition programs are run well.
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Obama urged to make quick decision on fighter jet
New administration will end up costing taxpayers more money if it waits much past Jan. 21 to make the call, Defense acquisition chief says.
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Army's growth plans may not be enough, secretary says
The service is enlarging its active-duty force by 65,000 soldiers and its National Guard and Reserve units by another 9,000 troops, but more additions could be necessary if the current pace of operations continues.
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Navy secretary urges new 'quality culture' in shipbuilding
Goals include reducing a high level of turnover at production facilities and improving training, supervision and inspections.
Defense
Lieberman keeps government reform panel chairmanship
Connecticut senator must give up leadership of Environment and Public Works subcommittee.
Defense
Obama administration faces hard choices in managing ground troops
Organization and equipment challenges bedevil Army, Marine Corps and special operations forces, new reports say.
Defense
VA clears most facilities in prostate cancer treatment probe
Radiation underdosing problems prompt agency to develop new metrics at medical centers.
Defense
Pentagon to provide 'nonprescriptive' transition guide
General overview includes a timeline for the first 90 days of the new administration, as well as other information on the state of play of military issues.
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Air Force to begin shaping new nuclear command
Establishment of the command is one of many steps the Air Force is taking to fix widespread problems with its handling of nuclear weapons.
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Decision in Defense procurement case could set precedent
Observers say a federal court ruling that voids small business contracting goal could affect minority procurement programs governmentwide.
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