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Troubled Air Force Business IT System DEAMS Is Healthy, Fanning Says

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

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A troubled Air Force business information technology (IT) system critical for getting the service on the path to auditability is now “doing pretty well,” the Air Force’s top civilian said Monday. The Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), identified in fiscal year 2012 as $2 billion over its original cost estimate and 7.5 years behind schedule, was deployed to four additional Air Force bases last month with a goal of expanding capability to all active, reserve and guard units,…

Space

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Congress

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

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Pentagon

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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