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Pentagon says it uses 700,000 service contractors

The Defense Department hires the equivalent of more than 700,000 employees annually to perform tasks under service contracts ranging from mowing grass at military bases to testing key weapon systems, according to a new Pentagon report.

Management

Air Force to open 1,500 jobs to A-76 competition

The Air Force will hold its largest public-private competition ever next month at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

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Management

Defense Secretary nominee won’t rule out more base closures

Defense Secretary-designate Donald Rumsfeld said at his confirmation hearing Thursday that he may recommend closing more military bases.