July 2023

Happy Independence Day from the federal workforce!

Jul 4, 2023

Coast Guard personnel from across the Bay Area participate in the 46th Annual Alameda 4th of July Parade, “The Island’s Independence Celebration,” in Alameda, Calif., July 4, 2023. Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the…
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For FEBs, local efforts snowball into broader workforce successes

Jul 4, 2023

During 2022, Federal Executive Boards across the country created millions of dollars in cost savings and helped raise $33.9 million for charity organizations nationwide, according to the latest FEB annual report.
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Busy federal fourth quarter to bleed into just as crazy first quarter of 2024

Jul 4, 2023

Bloomberg Government estimates agencies to have more than $200 billion to spend on acquisition over the final three months of fiscal 2023.
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Healthcare revolution with Microsoft Azure: An AI wellness check

Jul 3, 2023

As generative AI continues to evolve, we anticipate a future where healthcare is increasingly able to handle more challenging cases and discover solutions to some of the most pressing healthcare issues facing individuals and communities worldwide today. Microsoft’s innovative initiatives in this space highlight the immense potential of generative AI. The post Healthcare revolution with Microsoft Azure: An AI wellness check appeared first on Azure Blog.
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Divide over Schedule F reveals deeper need for federal workforce reform, partnership says

Jul 3, 2023

Former Trump administration officials said the now-revoked Schedule F executive order would improve federal workforce accountability, while a leader at the Partnership for Public Service shared ideas for better, more meaningful workforce reforms.
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Divide over Schedule F reveals deeper need for federal workforce reform, partnership says

Jul 3, 2023

Spotlight: The Runaway Hit for Software Testing

Jul 3, 2023

It’s a research tool that helps test software more effectively than ever before — including the software that helps keeps cars and airplanes operating safely.
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DoD takes steps to combat foreign influence in federally-funded scientific research

Jul 3, 2023

: US pentagon building aerial view at sunset

In today’s Federal Newscast: The Defense Department is taking steps to combat foreign influence in federally-funded scientific research. The time it takes to get a security clearance is holding steady. And a Florida-based small business and its owner will pay more than $7.7 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations.
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Telstra to sell Starlink-based services

Jul 2, 2023

From late 2023.
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Defence finds its next CIO

Jul 2, 2023

: Caption: Australian Bushmasters stopped on Route 51, on their way to the village Mirwais and Patrol Base Locke in the Chora Valley. Mid caption: Paying a visit on the outlying Australian Patrol Bases takes considerable effort with the threat of Insurgent activity on their minds, all who form part of a convoy going out to these bases are vigilant throughout the trip for any dangers. The trips invariably take a lot of time and there is a lot of dust, but the effort is worth it as the soldiers in these Bases look forward to catching up with mates, receive fresh rations and most of all the delivery of mail from home. Deep caption: The 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF-1) is engaged in construction works and the provision of mentoring and training for the Afghan National Army in Oruzgan Province. MRTF1 is comprised of engineers, mechanised infantry and cavalry from the Darwin-based 1st Brigade and is drawn mainly from the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and 1st Combat Engineer Regiment.

To start August 1.
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