DOD Vows to Help Exceptional Family Member Program
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The Defense Department is working to improve the Exceptional Family Member Program with several initiatives.
Space Force Making Measured Efforts in Absorbing New Personnel
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The new U.S. Space Force currently has one member: its commander, Space Force Gen. John W. Raymond. But defense officials say they plan to bring aboard an array of talented military and civilian personnel by the end of the year.
Esper Discusses 2 Years of National Defense Strategy Efforts
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper returned to the venue where the National Defense Strategy was unveiled two years ago to discuss how the Defense Department is implementing it.
Defense Wide Review Finds $5.7 Billion for Higher Priorities
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The Defense Department's Defense Wide Review identified $5.7 billion that will be freed up for National Defense Strategy priorities, senior defense officials said.
Readiness, Safety Top Priorities of Navy, Marine Corps
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The readiness of sailors and Marines, along with ensuring their safety, is the premier concern of leadership of the two sea services, senior officials from both services said at a joint hearing of two House Armed Services Committee subcommittees.
Service Academies Focus on More Robust Sexual Assault Prevention
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The service academies are boosting their sexual assault prevention programs in an effort to decrease sexual assaults.
DOD to Require Cybersecurity Certification in Some Contract Bids
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By the end of September, the Defense Department will require at least some companies bidding on defense contracts to certify that they meet at least a basic level of cybersecurity standards.
DOD Aims to Certify Security Cooperation Workforce as Profession
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More than 20,000 employees involved in Defense Department security cooperation activities will be able to attain professional status through training and credentialing.
Vice Chairman Says Pace Needs to Quicken on DOD Reform
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Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it's important that the Defense Department speed up reforms and modernization.
Used Ships Could Solve Sealift Readiness Issues
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The age of the transportation fleet poses a readiness concern and purchasing used ships could be the solution to the problem, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command said.