So far, so good

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Air Force's science and engineering (S&E) community is successful in recruiting and retaining talent in an extremely tight and competitive labor market thus regaining some authorized strength. The S&E community is vital for the Air Force as they are the sources of many breakthroughs such as navigation and timing systems, stealth technology, and airborne warning systems.

Management dynamics, National Security, Military Bases, Management, United States. Air Force, Company business management

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Retirees fire back on tricare; thumbs down on veterans fees; updating the GI Bill...

Article Abstract:

The Pentagon plan to increase the fees of the Tricare Pharma, the managed care program in October 2006 would triple the enrollment for retired officers, double for senior enlisted and rise by 41 percent for retired enlisted in grades E-6 and below. Rep. John McHugh, already skeptical of the fee increases, called for an independent review of DOD's estimated projected savings.

Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Veterans, Compensation and benefits, Defense industry, Retired military personnel, Defence industry

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Threats to the nets; we may look back on the present hacker attacks as the good old days

Article Abstract:

The need for information system superiority is acknowledged by military experts. However, there are thousands of attempted intrusions every year directed at the Department of Defense computer systems. Details of these and future attacks, and possible defenses against them, are discussed.

Planning, Computer networks, Safety and security measures, Information services, Military aspects, United States. Department of Defense, Information networks, War on Terrorism, 2001-

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