Across the Logistics community the challenge exists to sustain forward operating Commands and Organizations with limited resources. Policy leaders are working diligently to create strategies that address the warfighter’s needs and tasking Defense Support Agencies to do more with less. Logistics has evolved significantly since initial operations began in Iraq and Afghanistan. Efficient use of resources and process improvement technologies...

The role that Amphibious Operations plays is at a crossroads. The shift of geopolitical and military emphasis from the Middle East to Asia-Pacific and the search to bridge current capability gaps have pushed our armed services to re-evaluate their priorities. The Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) have risen to overcome these gaps, but the biggest obstacles may still be unanswered. Now is the time to find out. In...

The US Southwest border continues to be plagued with violence and illegal activity. Law enforcement officials are tasked with maintaining order and apprehending criminals along the nearly 2,000 mile long US-Mexico border. Of this extensive area, we only have ‘effective control’ of less than 700 miles and an ability to prevent or stop illegal entries along 129 miles. Despite this, officials are faced with decreased budgets and a def...

It is no secret that government will be severely resource-constrained in the coming decade. Thus, every effort must be made to improve services to the public while cutting costs and boosting productivity. Our nation must change course and adopt new strategies in order to remain competitive in this global economy.A disciplined look at what it will take to succeed in remaining competitive is found in a new book edited by Charles L. Prow and pub...

This event offers a unique opportunity for companies to showcase cyber security, privacy best practices, and IT/ISS related products to FAA Northwest Mountain Region personnel during their annual training. This is the first time this event will take place and is part of the 2012 series of nationwide Cyber Security & Privacy Awareness Events hosted by The Office of the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Information Services and Chief Inform...

Networking, Eating, Drinking... What Could Be Better? Join us at this free event co-hosted by Winvale and Daptiv for Project Portfolio Management Professionals. It is a great opportunity for you to meet with your peers at other organizations in a relaxed atmosphere and also get to know more about Daptiv and its product offerings. Come on May 22nd, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Public House in National Harbor, MD for free food, drinks, an...

In an uncertain and complex market, the federal government continues to look to the A/E industry to assist with portfolio right-sizing, design services, and engineering needs for construction, renovation, and maintenance of structures and facilities. On May 22, ACEC presents a timely webinar, Federal Architecture and Engineering Market Outlook, an in-depth look at the current A/E/C market and insights into new architecture, engineering, and co...

Platts 3rd Annual Small Modular Reactors is the leading event for discussion of the outlook for new small to medium sized reactors. As the nuclear industry continues to expand worldwide, the potential for small reactors is enormous. The Platts conference goes beyond the headlines and the press releases to introduce the latest thinking, and the current plans, for small modular reactors. Understand the potential market in the US and internationa...

Developed by Human Capital Media, publishers of Chief Learning Officer, Talent Management and Diversity Executive magazines, Talent Strategies D.C. will be the first conference of its kind to bring together key human capital constituencies within various government agencies, branches of the military and leading private organizations, to explore the intersection between public and private industry human capital practice.This event will delve in...

SAVE THE DATE 2012 Symposium & Reunion MCAA 2012 Gaylord National Hotel Oxon Hill, MD 16-19 May 2012 Gaylord National Hotel (For information only. You cannot book a room for the MCAA rate at this site.) Room Reservations National Harbor Washington, DC Marine Aviation Centennial