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Chase Gunter

Chase Gunter is a former FCW staff writer.
Defense Systems

DDS outlines plans for background check improvement

As the Pentagon prepares to absorb background-checking responsibility, the Defense Digital Service is turning to industry for help.

  • Chase Gunter
Defense Systems

ODNI: clearance backlog will continue to shrink

A senior intelligence official said the current backlog of about 600,000 security clearance investigations could be cut in half in spring of 2019.

  • Chase Gunter
Defense Systems

Coast Guard pressed to go commercial on health records

After spending seven years and almost $60 million on a failed electronic health records system, the Coast Guard is back to using paper. Many lawmakers are urging a commercial solution.

  • Chase Gunter