WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 17, 2013) -- The Army says investments in science and technology are critical for advances that protect Soldiers, address the threats of today and prepare the service for the challenges of the future. "I've seen firsthand the value and impact that technology brings to the battlefield and how capabilities enabled by technology are critical … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Navy Crowdsourcing to Seek Energy Solutions
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (OPNAV N45), invited the fleet and the general public in February to submit their ideas to improve how the Navy uses and thinks about energy. In a follow-up Navy Live blog entry posted April 17, Rear Adm. Kevin Slates highlighted several of the more than 50 innovative … [Read more...]
DOD ‘Scrubbing Money Pot’ to Reduce Furloughs
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 – Pentagon leaders from Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on down are looking for ways to reduce the pending civilian employee layoffs known as furloughs, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday. Under the department’s current plan, more than 700,000 civilian employees will receive furlough notices in early May notifying them of … [Read more...]
Navy and Marine Corps Leadership Warn About Sequester
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- With members of Congress continuing to express concern about the impact of sequestration on the military, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told a congressional panel today that the Navy and Marine Corps will be able to meet their current and future missions only with proper resourcing. "The department's ability to meet the demands of today's operations in support … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Announce Civilian Reduction in Force
4/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement of employees not assigned against funded … [Read more...]