Launching in 2021, Jeanette Epps to Become First Black Woman on the ISS
Jeanette Epps, who Earned Her Graduate and Doctorate Degrees at University of Maryland and Worked for the CIA, is Set…
Elon Musk and William Shatner Express Criticism Over US Space Force
Both the CEO of SpaceX and the television star from ‘Star Trek’ recently released their criticisms with the newest military…
New Cyber Commander for US Navy After Naval Command Publishes 5-Year Plan
Along with a new Cyber Commander, tactical cyber teams and other plans are published in Naval Command’s plans for the…
GSA 2021 Per Diem Rates for Lodging, Meals, and Incidental Purchases
The Per Diem Rates for 2021 will remain unchanged from the 2020 numbers, but five locations switch from either standard…
The Federal Fundraiser, CFC, to Begin in Mid-September
OPM Announced CFC donations can be made from September 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021. Despite reforms in 2017, donations…
New Carriers Added to FEDVIP for First Time Since 2013
New Dental and Vision Coverage will be available under FEDVIP in 2021- first time since 2013 that new carriers have…
Army’s Cyber-Blitz Events Gets New Name, Sharper Focus
The Annual Cyber-Blitz event was originally designed for the Army to test emerging tech- but in the past 2 years…
Space Force to Absorb Cybersecurity Staff from Air Force
Although not included in the US Cyber Command Mission Force at the DoD, the new Space Force looks to build…
Clarifications to Parental Leave Rules, Starting October 1st
OPM clarifies parental leave rules, including eligibility for certain agencies and their employees.
USPS News: Hiring Freeze, Restructuring, and Q3 Financials
The US Postal Service Froze All Hiring for Management Positions, is undergoing a major restructuring, and reported $2.2 Billion in…