December 15th is known as ‘Bill of Rights Day’ commemorating the ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. This year we celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, which provide the basis for the individual freedoms that Americans enjoy today. On December 15, 1791, the first amendments to the Constitution […]
Established in 1636, December 13th marks the 383rd birthday of the U.S. National Guard. The National Guard is the oldest military organization in America, and its members serve during times of war and national emergency. Its mission is to equip, train, and deploy when needed in emergencies for contingencies around the world. During the Revolutionary […]
Each year on Dec. 7, the nation remembers Pearl Harbor Day and honors the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed […]
In November the federal government transitioned FBO.gov into a more centralized system under the domain name beta.SAM.gov (subsection ‘Contract Opportunities’). The General Services Administration (‘GSA’) manages federal acquisition and awards processes through ten online websites which are now being consolidated into one. This site will become the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, […]
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Veterans Day is a day to honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and thank them for their sacrifice to our country. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was first celebrated on November 11, 1919 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I. The purpose of […]
National Veterans and Military Families Month is a time set aside to recognize and appreciate the sacrifice military families make for our country. The president has signed a proclamation recognizing their commitment to our military service members and declaring November as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Military families know what it means to serve and […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (“NCSAM”), recognized each October, is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. NCSAM 2019 emphasizes personal accountability and stresses the importance of taking proactive steps […]
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.“ Since the early days of our history, Americans have always demonstrated perseverance and determination in the face of great challenges. Our nation’s efforts to be prepared for […]
(please click image above to view at full size) The month of September marks the end of the federal government’s fiscal year (“FY”) and the beginning of their annual year-end spending spree. Federal agencies scramble to spend what’s left in their budget, in fear that leaving excess funds may prompt Congress to spend less in the […]