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Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says
Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.
Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase
The Missile Defense Agency's homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.
By Jen Judson
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more
A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.
Space Force sees SATCOM awards surging to $20 billion this fiscal year
The total value of the contracts to be awarded is a significant jump from the $1.6 billion issued across the portfolio in FY23.
How many years of service are needed for a FERS retirement?
The Federal Employees' Retirement System is the retirement system for employees within the United States civil service.
By Reg Jones
TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill
A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.
IRS to invite select taxpayers for test of e-file return system
All eyes are on the agency to get it right — and avoid a roll-out reminiscent of the disastrous healthcare.gov website rollout.
By Fatima Hussein
How to decide when to retire as a federal employee
It's never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly.
By Reg Jones
What is the best time to ‘pull the trigger’ on my retirement?
Now is the time to push dollars and cents aside and accept the fact that many people retire at other times during the year.
By Reg Jones