Defense
Pentagon's 'Willingness to Kiss the President's Ass' Worries Top Lawmaker
"I am worried about a culture developing," says House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., after the latest delay in Navy captain’s fate.
Defense
Pentagon’s Esper Was Too Slow With Coronavirus Response, Senate Democrats Say
In a letter, lawmakers accuse the secretary of Defense of causing confusion, showing "dangerous misunderstanding" of the virus, and harming readiness.
Defense
Reinstate Capt. Crozier to USS Roosevelt, Navy Tells Esper
The decision now rests with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Defense
Viewpoint: The Military Must Act Fast on COVID-19
Members of the U.S. military, especially those in the field or on ships, don't have the luxury of social distancing. How will that affect national security?
Workforce
How the Coronavirus Forced the Pentagon to Improve Its IT — and Quickly
New teleworking capabilities — hastily installed to help DoD get work done at home — will stick around after the virus subsides.
Defense
The Air Force and Navy Are Testing This App to Stay Fit Amid Social Distancing
A biometric data app is helping the services monitor the health of sailors and airmen stuck at home.
Management
Pentagon Mandates Homemade Masks for Some Workers
N95 respirators and surgical masks will be reserved for health care workers and patients, the Defense Department said in a series of memos this week.
Defense
Acting Navy Secretary Under Fire For Speech Calling Fired Captain ‘Stupid’
Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew Jan. 17, 2020. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
Management
Defense Employees Report Poor Coronavirus Response at Two Facilities
Union officials said a naval base in Naples, Italy, has resisted calls to suspend nonessential services, while an OSHA complaint contends a Virginia facility failed to respond to an employee’s positive COVID-19 test.
Defense
Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired For ‘Poor Judgement’ In Sending Coronavirus Letter
Acting Secretary Modly’s Thursday decision to sack the skipper of Theodore Roosevelt was quickly criticized as retaliation for embarrassing Navy leaders.
Defense
How the Marine Corps Plans to Become Lighter, Nimbler, More Unmanned
The Force Design 2030 report discards tanks and doubles UAV squadrons.
Defense
Coronavirus Is Rising Around U.S. Military, Defense Infrastructure, Analysis Shows
The Govini assessment indicates that COVID-19 is about to hit military bases and manufacturing hubs in the southern and western United States.
Defense
‘We Want to Be the Last Resort,’ Says Defense Secretary
Pentagon’s Esper says the U.S. military is ready to help fight the coronavirus, but may not be the best — or fastest — solution.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How the Pentagon is Responding to Coronavirus
Defense One's Brad Peniston joins the podcast to explain the Defense Department's moves during the early stages of the pandemic.
Defense
Pentagon Bars Most Guests, Travelers Starting Monday
New restrictions apply to visitors, foreigners, ceremonies. International travelers must wait 14 days for entry.
Workforce
When Your Work Is Classified, ‘Work From Home’ Doesn’t Work
That’s just the start of the problems for defense employees, contract workers, and their bosses who are trying to take coronavirus precautions.
Defense
Pentagon Halts Domestic Travel by Troops to Slow Coronavirus Spread
The late-Friday edict goes much farther than Wednesday's limits on international travel.
Management
Periodic Reinvestigations Are Out, Continuous Vetting Is In for Security Clearance Holders
The shift is part of an effort to identify potential security risks as they occur.
Defense
Pentagon Audit Shows Progress, But Also Deep Challenges in Financial Management
Defense auditors are finding new problems faster than solving old ones, accountability group says.
Defense
OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
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