Ideas
The Leading Narratives on War-Crimes Pardons Are Wrong
Troops are not merely victims of war, nor do pardons destroy justice. But there’s a deeper threat here.
Ideas
Doping Soldiers So They Fight Better – Is It Ethical?
The U.S. military is constantly using technology to build better ships, warplanes, guns, and armor. Shouldn’t it also use drugs to build better soldiers?
Policy
Former Aerospace CEO Tapped as Next Air Force Secretary
She once landed an F/A-18 Hornet on an aircraft carrier.
Ideas
Great Power Rivalry Is Also a War For Talent
China’s military is working harder to find and keep good people. The U.S. must step up its own efforts.
Policy
Trump Taps Shanahan To Lead DOD, Ending Months of Speculation
The nomination marks the beginning of the end of the tenure of the longest-serving acting defense secretary.
Threats
Pentagon Shifts Much Classroom Training to Another Federal Agency
The Office of Personnel Management will use the Defense Department learn how employees learn and where more training is needed.
Ideas
Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost Federal Cyber Workforce
Initiatives include cyber aptitude assessments for agency insiders and a President’s Cup cybersecurity competition.
Threats
Lawmakers Probe Navy, Marine Corps Plans on Climate Change
Trump’s picks for Chief of Naval Operations and Marine Corps Commandant sailed through their confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Science & Tech
Progress Is Finally Being Made on Security Clearance Backlog
“For the first time ever, the executive and legislative branches are on the same page about this issue.”
Science & Tech
AI Is Already Keeping Tabs on 1 Million Clearance Holders
Trusted Workforce 2.0 tools regularly scan a set of data sources for anomalies in the behaviors of more than a million federal and private workers.
Threats
One in Five TSA Screeners Quits Within Six Months
TSA administrator says low pay is to blame and promises new compensation system soon.
Policy
The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Are a Readiness Issue
Most military families are under stress due to their financial situation.
Science & Tech
The US Military Is Creating the Future of Employee Monitoring
A new AI-enabled pilot project aims to sense “micro changes” in the behavior of people with top-secret clearances. If it works, it could be the future of corporate HR.
Science & Tech
CYBERCOM Seeks Troops Who Can Wield Artificial Intelligence
AI won’t solve the military’s shortage of cyber professionals but can act as a force multiplier to ease the strain.
Science & Tech
The Security Clearance Process Is About to Get Its Biggest Overhaul in 50 Years
Intelligence and human capital officials are about to make the rounds to show off Trusted Workforce 2.0, a framework to completely change how the government makes security clearance determinations.
Threats
Security Clearance Delays Are Hurting the Pentagon's Tech Workforce
The Defense Department is also looking to build out its recruitment staff, officials told Congress.
Science & Tech
Are America's Companies Ready to Fight Russia & China? New Study Aims to Find Out
Reagan Institute panel sets out to identify the ‘National Security Innovation Base’ from workforce skills to technologies, labs, companies and academia.
Business
US Navy to Create Chief Learning Officer, Overhaul Sailor Education
The creation of a Naval University and other changes are aimed at better shaping sailors and Marines for tomorrow’s wars.
Ideas
In Coalition Ops, Civilian Protections Are Only as Strong as the Weakest Link
New research suggests ways to help multinational groups reduce risks to civilians.
Policy