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Published on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Angel
Survey responses on the possible repeal of the law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military will allow leaders to make informed decisions, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said July 10.
The survey was designed to be a confidential conversation between a Defense Department working group studying the matter, in particular, and a large repre... Read More »
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Published on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Angel
President Barack Obama wants federal employees to submit their ideas for eliminating government waste and saving American taxpayers' money as part of the 2010 SAVE, or securing Americans' value and efficiency, award program.
President Obama made the announcement in a video on the White House website July 8.
"If you see a way that the government can do its job ... Read More »
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Published on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Angel
U.S. Department of Transportation officials recently reiterated Mass Transportation Benefit Program requirements and expectations to all DOT managers, supervisors and participants. The DOT statement also reminded users about the serious consequences associated with any violations of those requirements.
Under the MTBP, participating employees who use public transporta... Read More »
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Published on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Angel
Leaders of the new U.S. Cyber Command have a long to-do list in creating central oversight for the military's computer networks, including synchronizing what the services already have in place, officials said June 8.
"We have lots of decisions to make in the cyber domain," said Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney, the deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command.
Cyber Command,... Read More »
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Published on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Angel
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center officials here are taking steps to improve their commitment to diversity.
What began as an effort to improve diversity training has led to the creation of a diversity steering group with an even bigger goal.
The group's aim is not to implement hiring quotas, but to ensure all people are treated equally in recruitment and hiring, ... Read More »
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Published on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Angel
Officers and civilians have until Jan. 31 to apply for the Information Assurance Scholarship Program, a special developmental education program available for the 2011 academic year.
The program pays the full cost of tuition, select fees and required books for graduate degrees in subjects such as information assurance, cyber operations, computer science and software ... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Angel
Noting the importance of getting the opinions of those who would be most affected by a possible repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, urged servicemembers to provide their input July 8.
About 400,000 servicemembers are receiving an e-mail survey seeking ... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Angel
Department of Veterans Affairs officials opened registration on July 8 for a women veterans forum that will address the quality of VA health care, the provision of benefits for women and ways for VA to continue improving access to the care and benefits for women veterans.
"The VA forum will bring advocates for women veterans together to learn about VA services and to... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Angel
The largest medical facility on the West Coast has seen major improvements in 2010 which have brought state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to the base.
During the past few months, David Grant USAF Medical Center was amid a flurry of changes, upgrades and renovations.
One of the most visible changes is the relocated hemodialysis center. The joint Department of D... Read More »
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Published on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Angel
The future of military medical training arrived here June 30 with the opening of the Medical Education and Training Campus.
The METC is an integrated campus under a single university-style administration, with more than 100 courses available to students.
"Today marks a significant milestone in the ongoing story of military medicine," said Rear Adm. William R. Kiser... Read More »