Tag: national defense authorization act
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Tension surrounding the Space Force? Congress weighs in on staffing
The large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions. The National Defense Authorization Act also requires the Secretary of the Air Force to examine the Space Force’s Integrated Mission Deltas leadership and assess whether an acquisitions officer should be required to lead…
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Space Force sees budget, manpower boost as it marks year six
Congress set aside some gifts for the Space Force in a recently passed defense bill as the military branch marked its sixth birthday. With more than 50% of the Space Force’s guardians working in Colorado, it is an economic driver for the state and a critical piece of national infrastructure as space becomes more contested…
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Space Force sees budget, manpower boost as it marks year six
Congress set aside some gifts for the Space Force in a recently passed defense bill as the military branch marked its sixth birthday. With more than 50% of the Space Force’s guardians working in Colorado, it is an economic driver for the state and a critical piece of national infrastructure as space becomes more contested…
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Space Force sees budget, manpower boost as it marks year six
Congress set aside some gifts for the Space Force in a recently passed defense bill as the military branch marked its sixth birthday. With more than 50% of the Space Force’s guardians working in Colorado, it is an economic driver for the state and a critical piece of national infrastructure as space becomes more contested…
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Space Force sees budget, manpower boost as it marks year six
Congress set aside some gifts for the Space Force in a recently passed defense bill as the military branch marks its sixth birthday. With more than 50% of the Space Force’s guardians working in Colorado, it is an economic driver for the state and a critical piece of national infrastructure as space becomes more contested…
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Space Force sees budget, manpower boost as it marks year six
Congress set aside some gifts for the Space Force in a recently passed defense bill as the military branch marks its sixth birthday. With more than 50% of the Space Force’s guardians working in Colorado, it is an economic driver for the state and a critical piece of national infrastructure as space becomes more contested…
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Colorado Springs could see millions in defense spending; helicopter brigade may be preserved
A large annual defense bill passed the House earlier this week, with major investments for Colorado, including a pay raise for troops, a provision to save an Army reserve helicopter brigade and money for military bases. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado Springs, highlighted wins in the bill in an interview with The Gazette Friday morning, particularly…
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New federal legislation could add payments for Children’s Hospital after TRICARE cuts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pending legislation could ensure Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs receives millions in annual payments to make up for revenue shortfalls triggered by the military’s insurance provider TRICARE making changes to reimbursements. Last year, Children’s Hospital lost $2.4 million each month because of cuts in TRICARE…
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New federal legislation could add payments for Children’s Hospital after TRICARE cuts
Pending legislation could ensure Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs receives millions in annual payments to make up for revenue shortfalls triggered by the military’s insurance provider TRICARE making changes to reimbursements. Last year, Children’s Hospital lost $2.4 million each month because of cuts in TRICARE reimbursement for outpatient care, said Greg Raymond, the Southern Region…
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Senate approves bill that moves space-focused National Guard units, Polis says Air Force refused to negotiate
The Senate approved the annual defense bill Wednesday that moves National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force after facing opposition from every governor in the country. The Senate-approved National Defense Authorization Act moves two of the seven space-focused National Guard units in Colorado, the 137th Space Warning Squadron, based in Greeley, and the 138th Electromagnetic…