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Marine Corps Ramps Up Windows 10 Upgrade To Finish By January 2017

Wednesday, April 6th, 2016

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Marine Corps Ramps Up Windows 10 Upgrade To Finish By January 2017

The Marine Corps is starting to ramp up to deploy the Microsoft [MSFT] Windows 10 (WIN 10) operating system to the full Corps by January 2017 to match a February memo issued by Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) said Wednesday.The memo directed the Defense Department to complete a rapid deployment and transition to Windows 10, noting it will help improve the department’s cybersecurity posture and streamline the information technology operating environment.“Implementing Windows 10…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]