WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 – Sequestration spending cuts could continue into 2014, and the impact of the deep cuts will fall disproportionately on small business, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official told a Navy industry forum today. “It’s a reasonable possibility that we will go into 2014 with sequestration still underway,” said Frank Kendall, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
AF Appoints First Female Chief Scientist
6/4/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force appointed the service's first female chief scientist to lead the way in the technology and science fields. Dr. Mica Endsley assumed her new duties and responsibilities as the 34th chief scientist June 3 in support of Air Force senior leaders and Airmen across the service. "Having served on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board … [Read more...]
Obama: Nation Pours Resources Into Mental Health Care for Vets
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 – The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said today in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the administration’s effort to increase understanding of … [Read more...]
Qualified Captains Sought for Inter-American SOS Program
6/3/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Active-duty captains proficient in Spanish may be eligible to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland here, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. "The ISOS program is designed to develop dynamic Airmen ready to lead air, space, … [Read more...]
Army Releases New Leaders’ Handbook on Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2013) -- The Army published a new handbook this month to provide leaders of all levels with the information and tools needed to address today's cybersecurity challenges, and to ensure organizations adopt the necessary practices to protect their information and the Army network. "We must change our culture, enforce compliance, and ensure that people are … [Read more...]