Miscellaneous
Federal Eye: FAA confirms 2nd kid in JFK control tower
A second child communicated with passenger jets at John F. Kennedy International Airport in mid-February, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Thursday morning. The same controller brought another child into the tower the day after his son communicated with at least five planes as they taxied at JFK Airport, the agency said. Officials could not confirmRead… Read more »
Federal Eye: Repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ now or wait?
Happy Thursday! Senate Democrats are taking steps that could eventually lead to a vote on repealing the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy against the wishes of Pentagon leaders and Republican lawmakers who want the military to finish a review of the policy before a vote. On Tuesday Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) unveiled aRead… Read more »
Study of Military Facebook Pages
My company, JANSON Communications, released today a study of military Facebook pages. The study examines the use of Facebook pages by the U.S. military to identify trends, best practices and typical uses. JANSON’s Research and Analysis team examined over 680 military pages during two weeks in January and grouped the pages into four category types;Read… Read more »
NIEHS Sustainability Report available
The NIEHS has submitted their first Sustainability Report for public viewing. Please read through and send us your comments. Thanks! http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/od/om/index.cfm
Federal Eye: FAA suspends two after kid performed JFK Airport control tower duties
An Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller and supervisor were placed on administrative leave on Wednesday after allowing a young child to direct flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Feb. 17. “This lapse in judgment not only violated FAA’s own policies, but common sense standards for professional conduct,” FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt saidRead… Read more »
Federal Eye: New pressure to get a Customs commissioner
Three former directors of the nation’s border patrol agency have called on senators to quickly confirm a new leader for Customs and Border Protection, arguing lawmakers have delayed action on a critical national security pick for too long. President Obama nominated Alan D. Bersin to serve as CBP commissioner in September. He currently serves asRead… Read more »
Lesson on “Coast Guard Organizational Structure” takes a decidedly “Modernized” tone
We’re beginning to tie all of the pieces together in our “Basic Introduction to the Coast Guard” (BIC) course here in USCG Auxiliary Flotilla Arlington | Northern Virginia. We quickly followed up last Monday’s discussion concerning “Active Duty, Reserve, and Auxiliary Officers” up with discussion of the Coast Guard and Auxiliary Organizational Structure (the lessonRead… Read more »