Pax River Graduates a Dozen Systems Engineers
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The Naval Postgraduate School graduates a dozen systems engineers at Pax River.
Naval Air Systems Command civilians assemble with their professors after receiving their master’s degrees in systems engineering during a graduation ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. on March 28.
The Tester reflects on Capt. Ted Mills’ career and tenure as Pax River commander.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel puts military pay and benefits in the budget crosshairs, AOL Defense reports. He warned that changes in acquisition policies are on the way too, according to Defense Daily. Hagel admits his new vision could be “politically impossible,” according to The Hill.
The Navy’s Global Hawk program exceeds 10,000 flight hours, and the Fire Scout team exceeds 600 deployed hours on the USS Robert G. Bradley.
All F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft are back in flight (paywall) after engine-related grounding, Inside Defense reports.
FCW asks if federal leadership is on the decline, citing a new poll showing increasing dissatisfaction with the top brass. Feds rank leadership below pay and work/life balance, Government Executive notes.
