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Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in manning the rails as the ship prepares to arrive in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Mullins)

Navy looking to expand AI-enabled pilot for talent management

Part of the Navy’s ongoing modernization push includes improving talent management.

1 day ago By Jon Harper

U.S. Army Civilian Career booth at 2023 BEYA Career Fair in National Harbor, Maryland Feb. 10, 2023. (Army photo).

Army gives some civilian employees days to accept reassignments, separations or face involuntary moves amid force-wide rebalancing effort

One commander said the rebalancing will bring “difficult decisions” for his civilian workforce.

Mar 26, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Military analyst working at a workstation. — Getty Images

Why configuration is the foundation of modern federal systems

How flexible system design supports readiness, compliance, and rapid response in a changing threat environment.

Mar 24, 2026 By Annamary Holbrook

Pentagon sees ‘fragile’ progress in troubled program for modernizing background check system

The NBIS program is years behind the original schedule.

Feb 25, 2026 By Jon Harper

A member of the Rhode Island Army National Guard reviews a Soldier’s enlisted record brief (ERB) during a centralized promotion board, Feb. 12, 2025, Camp Fogarty, Rhode Island. Conducted without in-person candidates, the board relies heavily on accurate and well-written NCOERs (noncommissioned officer evaluation report) to fairly evaluate and score each promotion file. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terry Rajsombath)

Meet VECTOR: An unofficial soldier-made AI tool the Army suspended pending a ‘compliance review’

VECTOR was created on Army Vantage, a Palantir-made platform intended to improve decision-making by meshing data repositories with machine learning.

Feb 2, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose Sanchez reenlists during Warrior Shield 24, Republic of Korea, March 28, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davin Tenbusch)

Some Marines could receive $50K retention bonus ‘kickers’ if they reenlist and switch their MOS

The Marine Corps announced plans for the fiscal 2027 SRB program.

Jan 23, 2026 By Jon Harper

A soldier assigned to 96th Civil Affairs Battalion takes notes during a briefing about artificial intelligence training during a tabletop exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C. Oct. 27, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Natalia Hernandez)

Army creates AI career field, pathway for officers to join

The 49B AOC "gives the Army a group of in-house AI and machine learning experts who support its move toward becoming a data-focused, AI-enabled force,” an Army…

Dec 30, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence

Hegseth directs DOD leaders to soon issue bonuses up to $25K to high-performing civilian employees

In a Dec. 15 memo to Pentagon leadership, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered officials to reward high performers.

Dec 19, 2025 By Jon Harper

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

More details released about $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ payment announced by Trump

The one-time payments are expected to be made by Dec. 20.

Dec 18, 2025 By Jon Harper

Arial view of the Pentagon with the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial in the background. (Photo by Shannon Knott)

Talent development to unleash the DOD acquisition workforce

Scaling the DCTC model is central to meeting Secretary Hegseth's transformation agenda and responding to congressional intent.

Dec 15, 2025 By Karen DaPonte Thornton John Willison