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Are you maximizing the impact of 5G at your agency? Join moderator Jason Miller and experts from Naval Network Warfare Command, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and T-Mobile For Business: Capt. Kelvin McGhee, Jon McAfee and Jeffrey Neal on the discussion the Future of Connectivity. Watch the on-demand video now! Sponsored by T-Mobile For Business

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Attention industry leaders! The USAF is seeking input for a potential 10-year contract for operation & maintenance services at Eglin Air Force Base. Responses to the RFI are due May 20. CRG stands ready to support the right firm in providing valuable feedback, crafting a winning strategy, and developing a competitive proposal. Let CRG be your trusted partner in navigating this opportunity. Learn more at https://crgroupinc.com/ - contact@crgroupinc.com. The Eglin Operation and Maintenance Services II Program will support research and development, training missions and test and evaluation of military weapons and military aerospace equipment, according to a request for information published Friday. EOMS II covers five major areas: general support services; range support services; range instrumentation; explosive test facilities; and major ground test facilities. Work on the recompete contract is expected to kick off in April 2026. #AirForceContracting #EglinAFB #OperationAndMaintenance #GovernmentContracts #ContractingOpportunity #CRGExpertise #WinningSolutions #CaptureToCloseOut

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Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

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DISA Expands Thunderdome Zero Trust Program Deployment; Brian Hermann, Quoted. ExecutiveGov discusses the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) expansion of the Thunderdome zero trust program. In 2023, the program was deployed to 15 sites and plans are underway to extend it to 60 more sites in 2024.   The program involves four key components:  🔐 Customer security stacks 🔗 Software-defined wide area networking 📴 Secure access service edge capability, and  💯 Application security stacks.   Brian Hermann, DISA's director of the cybersecurity and analytics directorate, emphasized the program's role in advancing zero trust architecture, which is crucial for organizational security.   DISA has also finalized the contracting process to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s network security improvement efforts through Thunderdome.   Versa Networks is at the forefront of enhancing cybersecurity with their pivotal role in DISA's Thunderdome project. Their cutting-edge solutions are setting new standards in securing our nation's digital infrastructure.   For more details, you can read the full article here:-https://lnkd.in/e9MczpTa   #DISA #Thunderdome #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #versanetworks #channelpartners

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Omni Federal is pleased to announce a recent award to lead the development of SOCOM’s Enterprise Training Marketplace within Digital University. SOCOM recognized a need for a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly marketplace where SOCOM units can easily explore, select, purchase, and manage approved training from reputable vendors. Speed, convenience, and flexibility are the three core principles of this simplified procurement process. SOCOM requires an Amazon-like platform with automated procurement features that can be easily changed and adapted to meet evolving mission requirements. This single mission-enabled platform will allow users to acquire the necessary training needs of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Special Missions Units (SMUs), and SOCOM service components. We leveraged a deep understanding of SOCOM’s distinct enterprise training requirements to conceptualize a unique SOCOM Training Marketplace design within Digital University. Our initial focus is to create a streamlined user interface and enhance the user experience for effortless navigation through the extensive pool of 100+ SOCOM-specific vendors. To capture SOCOM stakeholder needs, Omni is applying our commercially proven Human-Centered Design process adapted to meet the mission and security needs of DoD agencies. Our scope of work includes integrating an easy-to-use and streamlined procurement process, initially developed, and validated by the Digital University Program Team to expedite the acquisition of training resources. The specific and unique SOCOM Training Marketplace procurement process seamlessly aligns with the well-defined and strategically crafted set of Digital University acquisition stages, enabling integration of the two to meet specific training requirements established by the SOCOM enterprise. We are thrilled at the opportunity to continue our development and expansion of Digital University to support the SOCOM Enterprise and Warfighter readiness across the DoD. #digitaltransformation #weareomnifederal #digital #learning #specialoperations #SOCOM #JSOC Digital University BESPIN USSOCOM

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At TechNet Cyber, Pentagon leaders highlighted the shift towards 5G and FutureG initiatives. Juan Ramirez from the DoD CIO office stressed ORAN’s role in enhancing flexibility for multiple vendors, while Lt. Col. Benjamin Pimental shared practical insights on leveraging existing infrastructure for operational efficiency. With substantial investments in 5G and AI in the 2024 budget, the DoD is paving the way for transformative advancements in defense technology.  https://lnkd.in/gZBZfYuD

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Senior Advisor at the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and Chief Product Officer of Advana, Ashley Evans, and others shared insights on leveraging AI/ML and automation to bolster mission readiness in defense during FedScoop's #uipathontour. The collaborative efforts between the entire CDAO, including Advana, are aimed at harnessing the potential of data and AI/ML technologies to optimize decision-making processes and operational efficiency within the DoD and defense operations. Engaging in forward-looking dialogues with other leaders such as these is essential for advancing technology within defense operations.

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The Pentagon's IT agency is introducing a new program, DOD Olympus, aimed at simplifying cloud solution development for defense organizations. This initiative will provide a comprehensive toolkit enabling agencies to deploy commercial cloud solutions efficiently, addressing common challenges such as network connectivity, security, and server operations that smaller IT teams might find daunting. DOD Olympus, part of the broader Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract, offers a service-agnostic platform that can integrate with existing tools like the Vulcan DevSecOps platform, allowing for seamless application deployment and resource management. This effort also ties in with DISA’s data centers to facilitate the creation of hybrid cloud environments. The program is still in its nascent stages, with plans for a beta release later this year, and is designed to cater to various defense departments without the constraints typical of branch-specific solutions. #dodolympus #defensecloud #cloudsolutions #militarytechnology #defenseinnovation #disa #cloudcomputing #devsecops #hybridcloud #technologytransformation Source- https://lnkd.in/gcsyV_jt

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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 7 Number 3, May-June 2024: "Covert Connections" by Lt Col Caleb S. Lisenbee II, USAF Read: https://ow.ly/zKQL50REtjs Full Journal: https://ow.ly/TVbf50REtjt Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative job solicitations to entice targets into divulging sensitive information or becoming recruited assets. This low-risk, low-cost tactic circumvents robust physical and cybersecurity defenses. #IndoPacific #greatpowercompetition #deterrence #defense #China #India #Philippines #Thailand #airpower #maritimesecurity #environmentalsecurity #diplomacy #nuclear #AUPress #AirUniversity

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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 7 Number 3, May-June 2024: "Covert Connections" by Lt Col Caleb S. Lisenbee II, USAF Read: https://ow.ly/zKQL50REtjs Full Journal: https://ow.ly/TVbf50REtjt Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative job solicitations to entice targets into divulging sensitive information or becoming recruited assets. This low-risk, low-cost tactic circumvents robust physical and cybersecurity defenses. #IndoPacific #greatpowercompetition #deterrence #defense #China #India #Philippines #Thailand #airpower #maritimesecurity #environmentalsecurity #diplomacy #nuclear #AUPress #AirUniversity

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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 7 Number 3, May-June 2024: "Covert Connections" by Lt Col Caleb S. Lisenbee II, USAF Read: https://ow.ly/zKQL50REtjs Full Journal: https://ow.ly/TVbf50REtjt Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative job solicitations to entice targets into divulging sensitive information or becoming recruited assets. This low-risk, low-cost tactic circumvents robust physical and cybersecurity defenses. #IndoPacific #greatpowercompetition #deterrence #defense #China #India #Philippines #Thailand #airpower #maritimesecurity #environmentalsecurity #diplomacy #nuclear #AUPress #AirUniversity

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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 7 Number 3, May-June 2024: "Covert Connections" by Lt Col Caleb S. Lisenbee II, USAF Read: https://ow.ly/zKQL50REtjs Full Journal: https://ow.ly/TVbf50REtjt Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative job solicitations to entice targets into divulging sensitive information or becoming recruited assets. This low-risk, low-cost tactic circumvents robust physical and cybersecurity defenses. #IndoPacific #greatpowercompetition #deterrence #defense #China #India #Philippines #Thailand #airpower #maritimesecurity #environmentalsecurity #diplomacy #nuclear #AUPress #AirUniversity

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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 7 Number 3, May-June 2024: "Covert Connections" by Lt Col Caleb S. Lisenbee II, USAF Read: https://ow.ly/zKQL50REtjs Full Journal: https://ow.ly/TVbf50REtjt Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative job solicitations to entice targets into divulging sensitive information or becoming recruited assets. This low-risk, low-cost tactic circumvents robust physical and cybersecurity defenses. #IndoPacific #greatpowercompetition #deterrence #defense #China #India #Philippines #Thailand #airpower #maritimesecurity #environmentalsecurity #diplomacy #nuclear #AUPress #AirUniversity

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