Defense
From Nextgov.com: Bush nominates Pollett for head of DISA
Congress unlikely to act on pick before its fall recess.
Features
Wiring Up Warfighters
A tight tech budget puts pressure on Defense to sharpen its networking and communications strategies.
Defense
FEMA still overseeing search and rescue in Texas, Louisiana
Multiple agencies have conducted more than 2,500 missions to help Gulf Coast residents hit by Hurricane Ike.
Tech
Clandestine world of intelligence-gathering turns to an open market for data
Social networking sites, blogs and chat rooms unveil classified information for analysts.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy installing satellite broadband on ships
Service means ships at sea can transmit larger files like video faster and access Defense classified Internet.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Army relies on ‘fully loaded’ SUV in hurricane response
During disasters, emergency response vehicle gives Army North access to Defense’s unclassified and classified networks.
Defense
Emergency workers keep busy in Gustav’s wake
Officials distribute generators and attempt to restore power in the face of widespread outages.
Defense
Defense moved swiftly to aid in Gustav response
Command post set up at former Air Force Base coordinated military, civilian response efforts.
Oversight
Gustav response highlights Army’s improvement in disaster communications
The service has turned to mobile command vehicles built from the ground up to coordinate better with first responders in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
Managing Technology
Keeping Track
Radio frequency technology takes off in the federal world of supply and demand.
News And Analysis
Walking the Deck
The military’s top doctor demands accountability, in person and online. Dr. S. Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs, says Defense Secretary Robert Gates provided him with a one-word job description when he took over as the military’s top doctor in April 2007: accountability.
Defense
Bush administration vows Gustav response will be different
Preparing before the hurricane hits marks a major divergence from Katrina plans, agency officials say.
News
Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm
Hurricane Gustav could make landfall days after the third anniversary of Katrina, which caught the government off-guard.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says
Immature technologies, unstable requirements and aggressive schedules conspire to run up costs for joint tactical radios.
Oversight
Space agency presses full-speed ahead on exploration plans
Budget and technological hurdles arent stopping NASA from shooting for the moon -- and Mars.
Features
Full-Speed Ahead
Budget and technological hurdles aren’t stopping NASA from shooting for the moon—and Mars.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air Force suspends Cyber Command program
Decision to ratchet back the Cyber Command may have come from Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who wants to see a greater role for the Navy in cyberspace.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Board recommends new strategy for complex Defense programs
Report says the department should follow the integrated approach used for the Future Combat Systems.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Intelligence Agency launches mega IT contract
Multiple award pact will provide technology equipment and services worldwide.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches mental health portal for vets
Soldiers can anonymously seek services for combat stress and other ailments without the social stigma.
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