I send Christmas cards and congratulatory notes.(Brief
article)
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"I send Christmas cards and congratulatory notes when
there's a new air chief."
Air Force Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, head of U.S. air forces in Southern
Command, alluding to . . .
We can't be with one foot in Iraq and one in
Afghanistan.(Brief article)
"We can't be with one foot in Iraq and one in
Afghanistan. It would be like having one foot on the canoe and one on
the bank. You can't be there long."
Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the . . .
Rising costs shipwreck Navy's expansion.(WASHINGTON
PULSE)(Brief article)
The price tag for the Navy's latest ship-construction plan is
raising hackles on Capitol Hill. The service is trying to expand the
fleet from 280 to 313 over the next 30 years, and its leaders . . .
Top enlisted sailor calls for 'deck-plate
diplomacy'.(WASHINGTON PULSE)
Top leaders of the Navy and the Coast Guard have touted the recent
publication of a "maritime strategy" that is designed to
finally get both services on the same page as far as future planning . . .
F-22 in dogfight against news media.(WASHINGTON PULSE: NEWS FROM
INSIDE THE BELTWAY)
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The Air Force's prized F-22 Raptor fighter jet has yet to see
action in combat against foreign enemies. So far, it seems, the
jet's fiercest foes have been the news media, . . .
What's next for MRAP?(WASHINGTON PULSE: NEWS FROM INSIDE THE
BELTWAY)(mine-resistant ambush-protected)(Brief article)
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The frenzy that led up to the procurement of thousands of
mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles has subsided, and officials now
are worrying about what to do with these . . .
Tough decisions on future military roles and missions.(DEFENSE
WATCH)
A new commander in chief next year will decide if and when U.S.
troops will leave Iraq.
And that will be just the start of a much-needed debate about the
roles and responsibilities of the U.S. . . .
Early planning is key.(READERS' FORUM)(Letter to the
editor)
The larger acquisition system is not really designed for success.
It is very difficult to avoid the pressures of the "schedule and
cost" mantra. We can, however, hope to improve overall . . .
Reforms are working!(READERS' FORUM)(Letter to the
editor)
Your January 2008 article ("In the Army, Why Can't
Soldiers Be Customers?") hit the nail on the head. As ammo
producers we struggle with who is really the customer. We never want a
defective unit . . .
Deja vu all over again.(READERS' FORUM)(Letter to the
editor)
As far as defense acquisition goes, the situation hasn't
changed much since I entered the business in 1974, in the Abrams tank
program. Otherwise, your article ("In the Army, Why Can't
Soldiers Be . . .
It's a workforce problem.(READERS' FORUM)(Letter to the
editor)
The military needs a strong, focused acquisition institution and a
dedicated and trained acquisition workforce--where young military and
civilian program managers can aspire to the highest levels . . .
Small business innovation research: renew it
now!(PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE)
It is no secret that small businesses are one of America's
biggest assets. Firms with fewer than 500 employees represent 99.9
percent of the nation's 26.8 million businesses.
And it should come . . .
NDIA calendar: upcoming exhibits, shows and events.(National
Defense Industrial Association )(Calendar)
FEBRUARY
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11-14
Warheads & Ballistics Classified Symposium (Secret NOFORN)
Monterey, CA
* The presentation of classified, export-controlled, and
non-publicly . . .
Congress to enact new accountability in contracting.(Ethics
Corner)
* Congressional interest in oversight of government contracting
began early last year with separate bills during the first three months
of the 110th Congress in both the House and Senate that . . .
Precision, light weight radiation meters unveiled.(TECH TALK: A
TIP-SHEET ON THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
* Two pocket size detectors--the RadEye B20 and RadEye N--are
providing a low power answer to pinpointing and measuring radiation. The
RadEye B20 is an easy to use contamination meter for alpha, . . .
Breakthrough in golf cart technology.(TECH TALK: A TIP-SHEET ON
THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
* A cutting edge fleet golf car--made by Textron's E-Z-Go of
Atlanta, Ga.--is said to have lower energy and maintenance costs when
compared to previously made models and up to 350 fewer parts.
. . .
Poseidon takes bullet(s) for navy pilots.(TECH TALK: A TIP-SHEET
ON THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
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* Live-fire testing by The Boeing Company of St. Louis, Mo., is
bringing the Navy a step closer to its goal of purchasing 108 new P-SA
aircraft to replace its fleet of P-3C . . .
Say goodbye to carpal tunnel, hello to info security.(TECH TALK:
A TIP-SHEET ON THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
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* A new ergonomic computer keyboard by Key Ovation of Austin,
Texas, renders both comfort and security for authorized users. The SC
2.0 Ergo Secure foldable key board comes . . .
Commandos or communicators? Special operators ponder the right
mix of roles and missions.(Special Operations)
* FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- U.S. Special Operations Command is growing.
From 48,000 personnel today, its numbers are expected to increase to
58,000 in the coming years. But how will they be used?
. . .
Soft power: U.S. special forces target hearts and minds.(Special
Operations)(Cover story)
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines -- The convoy was about to depart a
free medical clinic when two pre-teen boys who spent their days picking
through garbage ran up and told . . .
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