Modernization
Marines prep for combat support with simulation
At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.
Digital Government
Payroll tax cut campaign moves to Twitter, Facebook
A social media campaign designed to pressure GOP members to extend a payroll tax cut has taken off on social media sites.
Acquisition
Congress clarifies 'critical function' definition
The fiscal 2012 National Defense Authorization Act may provide a little more clarity to the blurry term of “critical function.”
Digital Government
Congress funds VA-DOD project despite late request
The omnibus spending bill approved by Congress this week included full funding for a joint Veterans Affairs and Defense department project to develop a single, integrated digital medical record system for soldiers and veterans.
Digital Government
The 6 biggest federal foul-ups in 2011
Where did the government get it most wrong this year? Our readers sound off.
People
Bill would cut workforce to avoid first-year sequestration
New bill is an effort to stave off automatic cuts at DOD with targeted reductions.
People
Are you a fed? Please stay.
Federal human resources officials weigh in on their worries for the new year.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists may target feds working on WikiLeaks case
An Internet consultant says Anonymous chat rooms may be cooking up a revenge against a few people connected to Pfc. Bradley Manning's hearing.
Digital Government