Sustainability and energy efficiency are major initiatives for the Obama Administration, and the president has ordered the federal government to “lead by example.” But preliminary results from a survey of federal employees conducted by the Government Business Council say that sustainability efforts are underfunded in agency budgets, overshadowed by competing priorities, and hampered by bureaucratic barriers. Despite the bleak outlo...

For most of us, maintaining our accustomed lifestyle in retirement requires planning. How much income will we really need, and where will it come from? Join us Thursday, April 19th at 2 PM ET as Tammy Flanagan, Senior Benefits Director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc., details the steps you can take now to help secure a comfortable retirement. How to set a retirement goal – what’s your number? Will your CSRS...

THEMEOutlook for Defense S&T in a Time of Austerity: Maintaining the Warfighter’s EdgeThe 13th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference / DoD Tech Exposition is a highly focused and concentrated program providing the most current overview and perspective on the latest developments in the fields of science and technology. OASD(R&E) Decision Makers attend this event and will discuss the FY 2013 Budget. Join us so you...

The U.S. military is at a turning point. The Obama Administration’s new strategy for our armed forces attempts to address a host of global issues, including the destabilizing behavior of Iran and North Korea, the digitization of global trade and information systems, dramatic changes in the Middle East, and the rise of new powers in Asia.The diversity and magnitude of these challenges demonstrates the need for a flexible, adaptable force...

As the largest user of electricity and fuel in the country, the federal government is taking steps to reduce its energy footprint. Early successes give hope to the effort, but agencies face aggressive energy reduction targets in the near future. In a recent GBC survey completed by over 400 of your peers, diversifying energy supply ranked last out of seven DOD priorities. Already battling uncertain budgets and spending cuts, can agencies afford...

Please join us for the C4ISR Breakfast Series! Held bimonthly at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, start your day with NDIA!The speaker for the April breakfast is Mr. Henry Mueller, Director, Intelligence Information Warfare Directorate, U.S. Army CERDEC, Aberdeen MD. The C4ISR Division is comprised of two committees: C4 and Intel. The focus of the two committees is on OSD and Defense Intelligence at the Operational and Tactical Levels as follow...

The primary purpose of our quarterly meetings is to engage in local dialogues about how we can increase the quality of STEM education; the quantity of STEM educated graduates that are eligible for employment in the Aerospace and Defense(A&D) industries; and the amount and effectiveness of engagement by A&D employers, working in partnership with others in their communities. Previous meetings have demonstrated the productiveness of bring...

Conference Pre-Conference Workshops:Monday, April 2, 2012 Conference:Tuesday, April 3 - Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Topics include: Continuity Planning Continuity of Operations (COOP) Disaster Recovery Emergency Response Risk Assessment Data Protection, Availability and Recovery Free Expo Free Expo*: Tuesday, April 3 - Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Meet leading disaster preparedness vendors showcasing the latest advances in emergency notification, bus...

Mr. James W. Cluck is the Acquisition Executive and Director, Special Operations Research, Development, and Acquisition Center for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, with responsibility for all Special Operations Forces research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics programs; as well as management of the SOF Acquisition Workforce Enterprise. Mr. Cluck has over 39 years combi...

Mr. James W. Cluck is the Acquisition Executive and Director, Special Operations Research, Development, and Acquisition Center for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, with responsibility for all Special Operations Forces research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics programs; as well as management of the SOF Acquisition Workforce Enterprise. Mr. Cluck has over 39 years combi...