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A look at how DOD’s workforce may shift post-coronavirus
What will working in DOD look like on the other side of the COVID-19 curve?
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Army accelerates virtualization of training, recruitment
Army training and recruiting leaders said the service has been gradually digitizing recruiting and training, but has now shifted online amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Lawmakers look to shield defense contractors from COVID-19 fallout
Virginia Democrat Sen. Mark Warner and Texas Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry hope to protect national security by bolstering the industrial base.
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DOD issues permission slips for workers in national capital region
The Defense Department issued memos and permission letters for personnel working in the Washington, D.C. region as local and state governments' stay-at-home orders go into effect.
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COVID-19 could hamper national security, new data shows
Govini, a data and analytics firm, projected where the pandemic could impact Defense Department operations as cases increase and hospital beds become scarce.
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$2 trillion rescue bill gives defense contractors limited relief
Defense contractors would get some relief for personnel costs under the Senate-passed $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus and relief bill but worries over increased production costs remain.
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'Adversarial capital' threatens industrial base, says DOD official
The Defense Department is concerned that foreign investment will take advantage of small businesses experiencing severe financial consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOD asks contractors to maximize telework capabilities
The Pentagon is asking for "maximum telework flexibilities" extended to DOD service members and civilian employees also be made available to contractors when possible.
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What happens when COVID-19 infiltrates the defense supply chain?
The Defense Department is extremely efficient at planning and logistics, but the uncertainty surrounding how long and how widespread COVID-19 will be raises concerns on how parts, people, and acquisition will be affected.
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Mass teleworking causes spike in DOD network attacks
The Defense Department's networks have been stressed since expanding telework to minimize coronavirus at defense agencies.
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DOD looks to industry for anti-COVID-19 prototypes
The Defense Department wants prototype solutions to combat the novel coronavirus disease and other emerging bio-threats, according to a March 15 request to industry.
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The COVID-19 outbreak could snag CMMC implementation
It's unclear whether emergency measures to stem coronavirus' spread will affect DOD's roll out of its unified cybersecurity standard, but mitigation efforts will likely rely on teleconferencing for training.
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Domestic travel added to DOD's restrictions for personnel amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Defense Department expanded its travel ban with new restrictions on domestic travel civilian and military personnel amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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DOD restricts international travel for 60 days over coronavirus pandemic
The Defense Department is restricting non-essential travel abroad for servicemembers and the civilian workforce.
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DOD's tech programs at risk under stopgap 2021 budget, Norquist warns
David Norquist, the deputy defense secretary, said the Army's new augmented reality headset that enhances soldiers' situational awareness could see significant delays without on-time funding.
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DOD stresses telework, social distancing in COVID-19 guidance
Civilian employees at the Defense Department are urged to telework, teleconference and use leave when necessary while other agencies are formulating their own workforce policy responses.
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Cyber Command prepares force assessment
More personnel may be needed as the organization's election security role expands and cybersecurity threats evolve.
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Diverted border wall funding may impact weapons testing
The White House has diverted billions of Pentagon dollars for border wall funding at the cost of a new information systems facility at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
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Thornberry: DOD needs flexible funding for tech investment
The lead Republican for the House's defense committee hopes appropriators will see the wisdom in making funds for buying technology and research more flexible.
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