Natalie Oliverio
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Natalie Oliverio is an independent journalist and Navy veteran who covers military and veterans’ issues. Drawing on her experience as a talent executive and mentor, she writes about the policies, people and programs shaping the military community.
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The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.
Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
Pentagon gives industry 21 days to submit plans for ‘significantly faster’ weapons production
In a recent memo, the Pentagon pushed defense companies to accelerate production and delivery of critical weapons.
DOGE said it saved $1.7 billion by terminating a military health IT contract. GAO found the contract was never terminated.
DOGE reported $1.76 billion in savings from terminating a contract, but GAO found that the contract was never terminated and no funds were deobligated.
Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
The Pentagon is looking to triple Patriot missile production and quadruple THAAD interceptor production through framework agreements announced Monday.
Iran war depleted US Patriot missile stockpiles, creating readiness challenges, experts say
The U.S. has depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot missile interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran, new analysis says.
