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VA embraces gaming as therapy for injured vets
The VA plans to offer gaming as an alternative form of therapy and to improve socialization for veterans with limited mobility through a partnership with Microsoft.
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After $8 billion award, DOD to re-evaluate DEOS cloud buy
After a protest, the General Services Administration and the Defense Information Systems Agency are planning to take another look at their $7.6 billion cloud award.
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Background checks move to DOD
The government’s background investigations agency with some 3,000 employees has moved from the Office of Personnel Management to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
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Top HASC Republican won't seek re-election in 2020
Rep. Mac Thornberry, the House Armed Services Committee's top Republican and a leading voice for consolidations and closures in the Defense Department's "fourth estate" announced he won't seek reelection in 2020.
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Navy announces new CIO
After months of speculation and a year of reorganizing, the Navy announces Aaron Weis as its new information chief.
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Back to basics: How this mindset shapes AI decision-making
A fighter pilot's decision-making principle -- observe, orient, decide and act -- can help military leaders apply leading-edge technologies to today's challenges.
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Pentagon teams with GSA on AI Center of Excellence
The Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has partnered with the General Services Administration to accelerate government's AI adoption.
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Why cross-domain technology is key for radar and sonar data sharing
The Defense Department will need to embrace cross-domain technologies to closely monitor data transfers, allowing for increased data utility of any given system.
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Don't expect major IT acquisition reforms in next NDAA
Some of the more significant acquisition reforms suggested by the congressionally mandated Section 809 Panel won't be up for a vote in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Air Force unveils 10-year cyber warfare plan
In tandem with creating a new information warfare command, the Air Force released a new strategy to address digital warfare over the next decade.
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Air Force announces new information warfare entity
After some delay, the Air Combat Command will combine its 24th (cyber) and 25th (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) Numbered Air Forces into one.
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Air Force prepares cyber audit
The Air Force has been undergoing a comprehensive cyber audit modeled on the Navy's review, and is preparing to show findings to the Pentagon.
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Air Force Reserve looks at cyber retention ahead of election season
The Air Force Reserve is showing higher retention rates among cyber operators compared to its general workforce.
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Agile software, flying cars top Air Force acquisition priorities
Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition head, is pushing for a new flying car project and massively scaled agile software development processes across the service.
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Navy ships on track to get predictive maintenance
The Pentagon's innovation arm looks to expand predictive maintenance technology to Navy ships.
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ROBOpilot turns manned aircraft to drones in first 2-hour flight
A modular mechanical "pilot" recently completed a two-hour flight at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.
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When it comes to defending the internet, where does DOD fit?
Much of the underlying architecture that powers the internet is under increasing threat -- and it's not clear who in government or industry can or should take the lead to protect it.
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Will DOD's new cyber rules crush small business?
Two contract attorneys tell FCW that the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework could have a negative impact on small business and startups.
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DOD pushes back on open source
The Government Accountability Office wants the Department of Defense to implement governmentwide open source software requirements, but the Pentagon's top tech official has other plans.
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