Pentagon
Apple-Samsung War Now Being Fought At Pentagon
The competition between Apple and Samsung now extends to the military as both companies await approval for use of their mobile devices by the Pentagon, which has relied almost exclusively on the Blackberry.
Silicon Valley Firm Unveils Military Biometrics Reader For iPhone
Following a U.S. Defense Department research grant, a Silicon Valley company has rolled out new iPhone app to allow users track eyes, facial features, voices, and fingerprints.
U.S. Military To Announce Reversal On Policy That Bans Women From Combat
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is expected to announce the U.S. military’s reversal of a policy that bans women from serving in combat, this week.
Opinion: Even On 9/11 Obama And Romney Can’t Resist Political Attacks
The thought of going an entire day without political campaigning out respect of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 was a nice and extremely appropriate thought. However, disappointing to many, it wasn’t the respectful day totally without political bickering that was expected by many who were watching and listening.
Bay Area Joins Nation In Remembering Sept. 11 Attacks 11 Years Later
The Bay Area joined the rest of the nation in marking the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Tuesday in familiar but subdued ceremonies, suggesting it’s time to move on after a decade of remembrance.
Defense Secretary Panetta Pays Fraction Of Commute To Monterey Home
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has commuted on military aircraft to his home in the Monterey area more than two dozen times since he took over in July, paying about $630 per trip for a roundtrip flight that costs the Pentagon about $32,000.
Military Recruiters Told To Accept Gay Applicants After SoCal Ruling
The military is accepting openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation’s history, even as it tries in the courts to slow the movement to abolish its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
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