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Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Brandon Johnson, assigned to the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Medical personnel and strategic...

The incoming Biden-Harris administration announced a $1.9 trillion "rescue" package to help Americans whose incomes have taken a hit from the pandemic, which includes a major uptick in technology spending to secure government systems and spur modernization.

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- The United States Civil Military Support Element – Philippines (CMSE PHL), in partnership with the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MG) – on January 12 and 13, Zambales, conducted training for 25 first responders in Masinloc, Zambales. First responders from the Masinloc Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Masinloc Municipal Environment and Natural Resource Office, staff fro...

Telework made the idea of bringing your own device a top priority as the Defense Information Systems Agency begins transitioning to a permanent version of the commercial virtual remote environment.

DOJ, DHS, Pentagon Watchdogs Reviewing Jan. 6 Capitol Breach The Justice Department’s Inspector General’s office and the Department of Defense’s internal watchdog will investigate how the agency and law enforcement agencies prepared for and responded to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, according to officials in an announcement. DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz confirmed on Friday that his office will review and “examine the role and activity of Department of Justice and its com...

The Defense Departments top buyer, Ellen Lord, said the incoming Biden administration will have to contend with adversarial investments and cybersecurity weaknesses in the contractor base.

WASHINGNTON -- The Space Force is responsible for delivering space capability to the joint and coalition forces, including such items as navigation, timing, electromagnetic operations, orbital warfare, GPS, missile warning, satellite communications and,

By Natalie Alms   The west front of the U.S. Capitol, the traditional site of presidential inauguration ceremonies, on Jan. 6, 2021. (Photo credit: Alex Gakos/Shutterstock.com) The Office of Personnel Management is urging federal employees to telework through next week, and asking agencies to use "all available workplace flexibility options" for employees who might otherwise come to work in Washington, D.C amid the potential security threats and road shutdowns in the nations capital posed by t...

With the Senate Armed Services Committee prepping to hear the nomination of retired Army General Lloyd Austin to serve as secretary of defense, some lawmakers are concerned about preserving civilian control of the U.S. military.

Quick Hits *** Many corporate political donors and political action committees are pausing political donations in response to the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6. In some instances, PACs and corporations are ceasing all funding activity and in other cases, donations are being frozen for lawmakers who voted in the House or Senate to object to certifying the results of the presidential election. Washington Technology reported on Tuesday that government contractors including Leidos, Northr...