Podcast Player Boosts Sound and Speed
Do you love listening to podcasts? The new Overcast app, developed by Marco Arment, co-founder of Tumblr and creator of Instapaper, offers a simple, intuitive interface to listen to all your favorites.
Veterans Affairs Awards Contract to Help Veterans in Rural Areas Access Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs hired a contractor to help veterans who live in rural areas learn to acccess and navigate technical programs that will give them better access to their medical records.
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U.S. Navy's UCLASS System Comes Under Fire
The U.S. Navy's pet project for a carrier-launched unmanned aerial vehicle came under fire by experts this week, who told a congressional subcommittee that the sea service’s proposal is redundant, already obsolete and will leave naval forces with a vulnerable platform.
Cardillo Named Director of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Robert Cardillo has been named director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Virginia.
Carter Assigned to Lead U.S. Naval Academy
Rear Adm. Walter E. Carter Jr., USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and for assignment as superintendent, U.S.
Dunford Nominated to Lead Marine Corps
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., USMC, has been nominated for assignment as commandant of the Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.
Tuck Assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force
Brig. Gen. Giovanni K. Tuck, USAF, has been assigned as director of operations, deputy chief of staff, operations, plans and requirements, Headquarters U.S.
Brown Assigned to Naval Service Training Command
Capt. Richard A.
Defense Department IG Launches Campaign on Whistleblower Rights for Contractors
The Defense Department’s Office of the Inspector General launched Thursday a social media and poster campaign to spread the word of whistleblower protections afforded to defense contractors and subcontractors.