EOD tech’s advice for women in tech

Keenan Skelly started her career in the late 90s as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in the Army and is now a senior executive at tech company Circadence. She gives women tips on thriving in a male-dominated environment.

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QinetiQ’s American unit agrees to buy software specialist Avantus

“This acquisition is an important step in the execution of QinetiQ’s five-year ambitions to expand our presence in the US,” according to the company’s CEO.

Booz Allen says acquisition aimed at Lockheed, Raytheon, ‘billions’ in contracts

"The government’s narrative is not only inaccurate — it makes no sense," reads one document filed in Maryland federal court.

Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?

Some portions of the sweeping veterans policy measure will go into effect as soon as it becomes law. Others will take years.

Pentagon’s secret communications network to get upgrade from Booz Allen

“DISA has made clear that we will not forget that the ‘fight’ is fought on SIPRNet,” said Christopher Barnhurst, the agency’s deputy director.

How can governments prepare for bioweapon attacks?

The tools needed to test, trace and treat both natural and intentional viral outbreaks are similar. But as future bio-attacks may be coordinated with financial, cyber or kinetic actions, the need for the military to sustain robust and dedicated capabilities to counter biothreats is paramount.

VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made

Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.

Energy Department offices fail to spend over $14 billion in allocated funds

These massive rollovers happen because funds appropriated to EM and NNSA by Congress are available until they are expended. But will they get used?

Biden presses for chips legislation in meeting with Pentagon’s No. 2 and Lockheed

President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday with the chief executive of Lockheed Martin and other companies to spur forward a bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States.

Former national security staff blast Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 as harmful to democracy

Officials said they found no evidence Trump spoke with Guard officials to help secure the Capitol amid the insurrection attempt.

What’s known about President Biden catching COVID-19?

Biden is reporting a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, according to a memo from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s doctor. Biden’s symptoms started Wednesday evening. Biden tweeted Thursday: “Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern.”

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