Of the 34 million youth aged 17 to 24 in the United States, only 29 percent could actually serve, according to a report from The Heritage Foundation. As the military relies on volunteers to fill ranks each year, it’s a crisis authors Thomas Spoehr and Bridget Handy say is not in the future; it’s here […]
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White House: It’s Washington’s Birthday
The White House released somewhat of a primer for George Washington’s Birthday Feb. 19, pointing out a few nuances and particulars of Washington’s Birthday vs. the contemporary “Presidents’ Day.” It’s still “Washington’s Birthday” says the administration—an event celebrated during the first president’s life and thereafter. Washington’s actual birthday falls on Feb. 22, which became a […]
Perspective: Human Rights Violations, The Root of Intl. Conflict
Human rights violations are often the root cause of domestic, regional, and international conflict.[1] Whether it is discrimination based upon religion, ethnic minorities, race or national origin, the genesis of war is often found in the systematic denial of human rights. This year, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated: “Promoting human rights and democratic […]
Register Today for DHS Small Business Vendor Session
Registration for the November Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions opened at noon Nov. 9 for those wishing to connect with prime vendors and DHS officials. In honor of Veterans Day, the Nov. 16 session is reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Interested parties must create a profile before […]
Perspective: Conferences, Certification, or College for Cybersecurity Path?
Cybersecurity and cyber defense experience are buzzwords that enhance a resume. They are also jobs that are needed now and far into the future. In January 2017, cybersecurity expert and CSO Steve Morgan wrote about the need for more cybersecurity talent. On the the CSO website, which serves enterprise security decision-makers, Morgan stated that “there […]