Showing posts with label investigations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label investigations. Show all posts

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Investigation into DCGS-A Called For

A Congressman from California is calling for an investigation into a Defense Department employee who made millions of dollars and miss-represented his academic achievements while working on the DCGS-A intelligence system. The complicated computer system has cost the Army over $5 billion and it has been described as "broke" and an "under performer". Read more in "Congressman Wants Probe of Former Army Official", ABC News, November 7, 2014.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Special Ops Officer to Head Investigation into Death of Linda Norgrove

The assignment of Maj. Gen. Joe Votel to investigate the failed hostage rescue mission that cost the life of British aid worker Linda Norgrove illustrates the challenges senior leaders face in balancing independence and expertise when picking someone to investigate Joint Special Operations Command.  Read the story in "2-star to head probe of failed hostage rescue", Army Times, October 19, 2010.

5th Stryker Combat Brigade - In the News in a Bad Way

The 5th Stryker Combat Brigade, having returned this past summer from Afghanistan, has found itself in the news.  Read "Brigade linked to Afghan civilian deaths had aggressive, divergent war strategy", The Washington Post, October 14, 2010.