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Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman’s final act of valor honored

Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman’s final act of valor honored

Air Force Master Sgt. John Allan Chapman, the only Air Force Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War, gave his life in a harrowing battle on a remote Afghan mountaintop in 2002. His actions during the failed reconnaissance-turned-rescue mission saved numerous lives and cemented his legacy as a hero,

I. M. Systems Group, Inc. (B-422727.2; B-422727.3)

I. M. Systems Group, Inc. (B-422727.2; B-422727.3)

You should not care. Category: Price realism, staffing, key personnel Date: 27 December 2024 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422727.2%2Cb-422727.3 I. M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), protested NOAA’s issuance of a task order to Science and Technology Corporation (STC) under a ProTech 2.0 Satellite

Federal workforce reductions cast shadow over DC economy

Federal workforce reductions cast shadow over DC economy

The DC metro, long considered economically resilient due to the substantial federal presence, is now confronting significant economic challenges. The Trump administration's reductions to the federal workforce and curtailing of government spending will be felt across the region. Projected Economic Impact DC's Chief Financial Officer has

Breaking: $1 spending limit on federal purchase cards hampers agency operations

Breaking: $1 spending limit on federal purchase cards hampers agency operations

The Trump administration has imposed a $1 spending limit on government-issued purchase cards, effectively freezing their use for routine expenses over a thirty-day period, reports the Wall Street Journal. This measure, part of adviser Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, aims to curtail government spending but has led to significant

DOD orders civilian employees to respond to OPM work summary email

DOD orders civilian employees to respond to OPM work summary email

SecDef Pete Hegseth has directed all DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM's request for weekly work summaries, following an initial pause on the directive. On 22 February 2025, OPM requested that all federal civilian employees submit approximately five bullet points detailing their work from the prior week.

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Silicon Valley-backed defense companies are capitalizing on shifting Pentagon priorities to secure new contracts, reports the Wall Street Journal, challenging the dominance of traditional military contractors. Companies like Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, and Epirus are lobbying aggressively to position their artificial intelligence, autonomous drone, and missile-defense technologies as essential for

Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with industry-leading pay

Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with industry-leading pay

Flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, securing significant pay raises and improved working conditions, as reported by Paddle Your Own Kanoo. In a decisive vote, 95 percent of participating flight attendants approved the deal, a stark contrast to the previous contract proposal that was rejected