March 28, 2024

Swimming Outside the NAVAIR Pool

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It’s time to look outside the NAVAIR pool and into the global ocean for new economic opportunities.

One Week Until Sequestration

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DoD confirms furloughs and plans to make specific cuts.

Pentagon Confirms Furloughs Would Begin Late April

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Almost all civilian DoD employees will be furloughed one day a week for the rest of the year if sequestration triggers.

Furloughs Won’t Hit Immediately in March

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Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.

Federal Union Wants Contractors to Pay for Cuts

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American Federation of Government Employees says savings on contracts could cover furlough costs.

Pentagon Delays Carrier Deployment over Budget Fight

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delays the deployment of the USS Truman to the Persian Gulf.

Feds Prepare for the Worst as Congress Dithers

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With a month until sequestration cuts hit, federal workers are readying for the worst case scenario.

Furloughs May Not Be a Done Deal

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Pentagon official says the White House is trying to find a way to avoid furloughing civilian DoD workers.

F-35B Will Fly Again Soon

Marine version of the Joint Strike Fighter was grounded by a faulty fueldraulic line.

JSF Cited for ‘Lack of Maturity’

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The high-tech helmet isn’t ready, and the F-35B is developing cracks, according to the DOT&E report.