April 25, 2024

Congress Closes Government Rather than Compromise

Brinkmanship, partisanship, disruptive or stupid — whatever you call it, Congress shuttered government and froze most federal workers’ paychecks, but not their own.

Americans Rank Military Top Contributor to Society’s Well-being

The Atlas robot reports in to Robotics Challenge, Pax team designed safer flight deck uniforms, international cyber discussions expand but legislatively US cybersecurity looks to weaken.

Pax Tested Poseidons Proving Mettle; NAVAIR Integrating Systems

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Details about landing a commercial jet in San Francisco; Pakistan’s bin Laden report; a decline in US deficits and Japan’s growing prominence.

Smaller Military, More Drones Under Re-elected Obama

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Re-election solidifies the national security priorities of the president.

Obama States that Military Sequestration Won’t Happen

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The Navy says it will begin planning for sequestration cuts as early as next month.

Time May Be Up for Pre-Election Sequestration Deal

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As has been long predicted, Congress is not likely to fix automatic defense cuts before the election.

White House Misses Sequestration Deadline

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Congress wants a report on how the White House plans to make sequestration defense cuts.

Maryland in Top 5 States to Lose under Defense Cuts

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Center for Security Policy says Maryland stands to lose $1.4 to $2.8 billion under sequestration defense cuts.

Rear Adm. Jaynes Gets a New Job

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Rear Adm. Cindy L. Jaynes will be assigned as commander of Fleet Readiness Centers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Pentagon Abandons BRAC Plans for Now

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DoD will pursue overseas base closures instead.