The annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards ceremony highlighted the federal government’s commitment to its environmental stewardship during an event held at the Pentagon. The nine recipients that received awards were honored for their creation of key sustainability projects. These projects included decreasing the use of pesticides and finding alternative measures; identifying and mapping cultural resource sites; [...]
Most Americans do not know their broadband speed. The Federal Communications Commission conducted a survey to learn about American’s broadband experience, and if consumers know their broadband speed. Results found that only 1 out of 5 Americans who use broadband actually know the speed of their broadband connection. This survey was held as a part [...]
Are you in the Air Force and want to meet your educational requirements without extended absences from your stations or families? There’s an app for that. The Air Education and Training Command, the Air Force’s training component, has been exploring easier ways to educate forces through advancing technologies. In the future, there may be a [...]
As summer travel begins to picks up, airport security technology continues to receive more funding. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday announced an additional $78 million in funding for airport security technology. These additional funds are coming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will help bolster TSA’s efforts to enhance security [...]
Yesterday, GSA Administrator Martha Johnson was the keynote speaker at a Potomac Officer’s Club luncheon at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson’s Corner, Va. Johnson spoke about the agency’s goal of Zero Environmental Footprint, which she called both a “big hairy audacious goal” (BHAG) and this generation’s “moon shot.” Johnson, who was nominated by President Barack [...]
The U.S. Department of Justice yesterday released a report titled “Review of the Department’s Preparation to Respond to a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident,” which outlines five different recommendations for the department to better respond to any potential WMD incident. A WMD is defined in the report as “any weapon or device that is intended [...]
As new commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld has already set his focus on an optimistic plan of action – improving the U.S. relationship with Mexico. “The Number 1 priority is going to be our partnership with Mexico,” said Winnefeld as he emphasized the importance of [...]
After months of massive relief efforts, the U.S. Southern Command officially ended its earthquake disaster response in Haiti. “I am proud of Joint Task Force Haiti’s accomplishments and the men and women who filled its ranks,” said first commander of Joint Task Force-Haiti Army Lt. Gen Ken Keen. With contributions such as the reopening of [...]
Science and Technology for America’s Reinvestment: Measuring the Effect on Innovation, Competitiveness and Science, or STAR METRICS, is a multiagency initiative that will monitor the outcome of federal science investments. The National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy are partnering up to introduce STAR [...]
The General Services Administration is taking steps to further the administration’s goal of having an open and participatory government. Most recently, GSA called other agencies to boost innovation with plans to launch an online innovation challenge platform. This online platform is free and will hopefully promote more public participation. GSA’s Associate Administrator for GSA’s Office [...]