WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2013 - With a government shutdown possible in the absence of federal funding beyond fiscal year 2013, which ends at midnight tonight, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today issued a message to the Defense Department workforce. Here is the text of the secretary’s message: As you know, the government’s annual funding could expire at midnight … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Carter Says Shutdown Would Be ‘Disruptive and Stupid’
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2013 - The shutdown that looms if the government is not funded beyond the end of the fiscal year at midnight tonight would be “disruptive and stupid,” Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said here today. Carter preceded a scheduled speech on India at the Center for American Progress with his thoughts on the impending shutdown. “Let me … [Read more...]
Space and Missile Defense Command Saves Army Money with ‘Zombie’ Targets
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Sept. 30, 2013) - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command has found a way to save the Army money while still providing capabilities by using low-cost targets during missile defense testing. Members of theU.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, or USASMDC/ARSTRAT, Technical … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act Will Impact Federal Civilian Employees
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- RANDOLPH, Texas, September 30, 2013 (AFNS) - Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and all dependents claimed on their federal tax return, or must qualify for an exemption. Those who do not will be charged a penalty beginning with their 2014 federal tax return. Under, the Patient Protection … [Read more...]
Responsibilities Expand with Cyber Terror and Embassy Attacks
WASHINGTON D.C., September 27, 2013 - In discussions in Washington about the sequester and defense strategy and resources, a basic question is often asked: "With the war in Iraq over and the war in Afghanistan winding down, why doesn't the U.S. military simply reset to its pre-Sept. 11, 2001, capabilities?" The underlying assumption behind this question is that we, as a … [Read more...]