In this 3D audio series, ex-British Paratrooper and history fanatic Bruce Crompton narrates incredible tales of bravery from conflicts throughout the ages to support military institutions. All around the world military museums are in danger of closing and smaller, veterans charities desperately need more support. If we allow them to perish, the history contained within them will be lost, as will vital life-lines for our cherished veterans. Remember, Military museums aren't just places of lea ...
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Cate Reed and Jen Vos read through the Dear America book series, discuss the history that inspired these stories, and interview experts in the field.
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Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
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When he's not tooling around the National Capital region on his motorcycle, Tom Temin interviews federal executives and government contractors who provide analysis and insight on the many critical issues facing the Executive branch. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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The Revolutionary War Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Army
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June 14, 2025 will be the 250th anniversary of the formation of the US Army by the 2nd Continental Congress. In preparation to celebrate the Army's birthday and to comemmorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir will debut a new exhibit on April 19, 2025. Bringing together …
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Army rebounds from recruiting slump, slightly exceeds target goals
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The Army says it met its recruiting goals for fiscal 2024 following years of missing them. Significant shortfalls though, over the last couple of years have prompted service leaders to plus up the recruiting workforce and expand its pre basic training course to get recruits in shape for basic training. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has an u…
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Were military recruitment difficulties a temporary phenomenon?
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This week, there's yet more signs that the military's deep difficulties recruiting new service members may have been just a temporary phenomenon. The Navy says it met its recruiting goal for fiscal 2024 bringing in just under 41,000 new active duty sailors. That follows news last week that the Army also met its goals, as we heard earlier in the sho…
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Some expert tips for getting through your security clearance
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It's time consuming and complicated. But if you need security clearance to do your job for the government or for a government contractors, you've got no choice but to go through what it takes to get cleared. One question that comes up a lot: Should I go to my clearance hearing. Here with some advice, attorney Ryan Nerney of Tully Rinckey. Learn mor…
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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- October 3, 2024
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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Some expert tips for getting through your security clearance How the election could affect your Thrift Savings Plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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How the election could affect your Thrift Savings Plan
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When the stock market moves up and down, analysts always find one reason or another. Presidential elections, though, seem to consistently exert influence over market behavior. In other words, Kamala and Donald are affecting 'your' Thrift Savings Plan. More now from financial advisor Thiago Glieger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl part 1: Tradition!
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Dear Diary, Fall is here, and we're back in the podcast saddle! This week we're starting our discussion on Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. The book was written by Kathryn Laskey (her second of the series) and was published in 1998. Zipporah (Zippy), her Mama, and two sisters have just arrived at…
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Office of National Cyber Director’s Harry Wingo on lowering barriers to good-paying cyber jobs
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The Office of the National Cyber director is leading a hiring initiative to fill hundreds of federal cyber security positions this fall. It's called the Service for America campaign. It comes as the White House pushes for skills based hiring. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with Deputy National Cyber director Harry Wingo. Le…
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Carahsoft raid may be a wake up call for the reseller market
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The FBI and Defense Criminal Investigative Service searched Carahsoft Technology Corporation's headquarters last week. That move has sparked new questions about the long term viability of vendors selling in the federal marketplace, and concerns about dependable agency access to specific technologies. Former federal executives and industry experts s…
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After three protests of the same award, this national security contractor still lost in court
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Three times the CIA awarded a contract for medical services to the same company. Three times the losing bidder protested. Finally a court said the protestor might be right. But it let the CIA go ahead with the original award anyway. Lessons learned from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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New Smithsonian museum expresses its mission in its logo
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The National Museum of the American Latino established by Congress in 2020 doesn't have a building of its own yet. But it just unveiled something that helps establish its presence in the meantime. A new logo called The Iris. For more about the logo and the museum's progress generally, we turn to its director, Jorge Zamanillo. Learn more about your …
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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- October 2, 2024
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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin New Smithsonian museum expresses its mission in its logo How to reduce fraud in small business research and development grants After three protests of the same award, this national security contractor still lost in court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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How to reduce fraud in small business research and development grants
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The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs have attracted billions in federal spending. Known as SBIR and SBTT, these signature Small Business Administration programs are also rife with fraud. For why and how to reduce it we turn to the director of forensic audits at the Government Accountability Office, …
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Inside HHS' 'one-stop shop' for health sector cybersecurity
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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HHS establishes new cybersecurity division
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The Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its cybersecurity efforts to help combat an unrelenting tide of cyber attacks on hospitals and other health organizations. HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, or ASPR, recently established a new Cyber Security Division to help respond to major cyber incidents. For the l…
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Air Force secretary ‘confident’ there’s enough support for service’s ongoing overhaul amid election uncertainty
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Some of the Air Force's sweeping plans to reoptimize its force are well underway, with some of the initiatives still in the early stages. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says there's still enough institutional support for the overhaul to continue regardless of who the next president is. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has details. Learn mor…
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The FAR Council drops a long awaited rule proposal for conflicts of interest
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A new proposed rule has come out from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council for the Defense part of the FAR. It would give Defense Department contracting officers more discretion in dealing with services companies who do business in certain other countries. The change was part of the National Defense Authorization bill back in 2018. For detail…
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A Supreme Court decision earlier this year overturned the notion that courts should defer to federal agency regulatory authority when agencies make rules to carry out vaguely-written laws. It was known as the Chevron doctrine. The case that sparked the change is known as Loper. Loper is the fishing boat operator that didn't want to pay for a federa…
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How the micro-purchase threshold might get a little less micro
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A bill in Congress would do something that sounds obscure but would affect every federal agency. It would raise the long-standing dollar threshold for micro purchases … goods or services agencies buy that cost less than ten thousand dollars. Such purchases come with fewer rules and are faster to get done. With why this matters, former General Servi…
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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- October 1, 2024
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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin How the micro-purchase threshold might get a little less micro Another federal rule lands in court The FAR Council drops a long awaited rule proposal for conflicts of interest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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Bureau of Fiscal Service tasks itself with improving delivery of services
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When the Bureau of Fiscal Service created its annual progress report for fiscal 2023 it took a bit of a different tack. While the audience and purpose of the Fiscal Service's mission hasn't changed, the agency needed to more clearly highlight how it's accomplishing its three goals. Tim Gribben, the Commissioner of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, …
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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 30, 2024
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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Homeland Security marks 20 years of its academic centers of excellence Whether lower interest rates mean happy days for TSP investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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Homeland Security marks 20 years of its academic centers of excellence
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For 20 years, the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has operated what it calls centers of excellence. The program matches academics with tough challenges, with the directorate paying for research. For some highlights on the 20-year anniversary, we turn to the deputy director of the office of university programs, Jennifer Foley. L…
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VA surpasses 2024 goal for reducing veteran homelessness
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The Department of Veterans Affairs surpassed this year's goal to permanently house veterans experiencing homelessness. VA helped more than 43,000 veterans find housing this year, and nearly all of them, more than 96% remain in permanent housing. For a closer look at all this work, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman spoke with the VAs Chief of Staf…
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Government shutdown averted, but what's next for fiscal 2025
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We've seen this movie before, but in the span of just a couple days last week, we went from a lot of lingering uncertainty about whether the government would be funded beyond today to a continuing resolution being a fait accompli. Nobody likes CRs, but it's a heck of a lot better than a shutdown. The government is now funded through December 20. He…
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Whether lower interest rates mean happy days for T-S-P investors
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With a lot of publicity, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors decided to lower the benchmark for the federal funds rate last week. Panacea or no big deal. Certified financial planner Art Stein of Arthur Stein Financial joins me with how he thinks the new interest rates will affect the Thrift Savings Plan's various funds. Learn more about your ad …
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