March 29, 2024

DoD to Hire Chief Innovation Officer

In addition to hiring a chief innovation officer, DoD is consulting with advisers such as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Instagram Chief Operating Officer Marne Levine, Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt, and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, reports FCW.

Navy Leads with Communication & Drone Technology

The successful launch of the Navy’s fifth MUOS satellite completes the military’s future communication network and low cost ONR drone technology will hold an “airshow” next month.

US Aircraft Carrier Heads to Yemen

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Arms are likely headed to Yemen despite a UN embargo, the USS Theodore Roosevelt is headed there too.

Joint Chiefs Chair & Vice-chair Face SASC

Gen. Martin Dempsey and Adm. James Winnefeld will field global questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee, but confirmation of second terms for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Joint Chiefs is expected.

Pentagon Looks to Lose 20 Percent of Its Top Brass

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As Defense Sec’y Chuck Hagel warns of continued budget threats to top personnel, the Pentagon readies a consolidated health care program to save $2.4 billion.