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170803-N-JN784-021 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Sharon Stone checks coordinates on a computer on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ashland is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

Navy looks to onboard 472,000 users to new virtual environment by end of September

The new platform is called Flank Speed, and is part of the larger DOD365 cloud environment.

Jun 24, 2021 By Billy Mitchell

Developing programmer reading computer codes Development Website design and coding technologies.

Navy sails into DevSecOps with new program, task force

DevSecOps is coming to the Navy. Its new platform Black Pearl bears the motto "make ship happen."

Jan 29, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

201030-N-RG171-0168 NAVAL STATION ROTA (OCT. 30, 2020) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Rota, Oct. 30, 2020. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, begins its 11th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy/Released)

The Navy seeks to integrate all telework capabilities in long-term solution

The Navy is thinking big on its future telework suite, using more time to develop a broader set of tools that will be more integrated.

Nov 4, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

160127-N-LB724-009 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2016) Students from the Aerospace Medical Technician School explore Naval Education Training Command (NETC) smart phone applications to find out more about advancement with the “FMS Calculator” and command recourses with “New to the Navy.” NETC’s newest app, NavyCOOL, provides Sailors with a set of credentialing and career tools to help make professional development decisions throughout their Navy career and beyond. Other tools within the app include in-service civilian and industry certifications, road maps to career advancement and retention, and civilian career occupations after life in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign James A. Griffin/Released).

Coming soon: A one-stop-shop for information about DOD’s online courses

DOD wants its education data to be interoperable, creating an enterprise-wide course catalog recently.

Aug 26, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

100730-N-9564W-020 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 30, 2010) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Robert Aldrich, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, Headquarters Company, sets up the tactical data network for Command Post Exercise III (CPX III) using ruggedized laptops. NMCB 74 ran CPX III to further enhance the battalion’s command and control skills in preparation for deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

Navy looking for tech to plug gaps in its IT workforce

The Navy is looking for technology that will help thinly-staffed IT shops by providing "automated management" and troubleshooting to sailors and Marines.

May 8, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in the cyber operations center at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. MARFORCYBER Marines conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. This image is a photo illustration.

Marine Corps’ new education strategy focuses on tech-driven ‘continuous’ learning

The Marine Corps issues its first new education doctrine document in more than 20 years focused on continuous learning in the face of new tech challenges.

Mar 31, 2020 By Jackson Barnett