# military transition (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover military transition. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stop Waiting for Q-Day: The Quantum Clock Is Ticking](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/stop-waiting-for-q-day-the-quantum-clock-is-ticking/) _2026-08-26 · Jillian Hamilton · ClearanceJobs_ National security leaders at the INSA Intel Summit warned that waiting for “Q-Day” is the wrong strategy for contractors and agencies. ## [The Recruiter’s New Reality: AI, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraudulent Hires](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/the-recruiters-new-reality-ai-trust-and-the-fight-against-fraudulent-hires/) _2026-08-26 · Phoebe Wells · ClearanceJobs_ Deepfakes, synthetic identities, and a $40M fraud case: ClearanceJobs' Mark Chase on why AI can't replace human judgment in cleared hiring. ## [Is the GI Bill Becoming a $300 Billion Payday for Vocational Schools?](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/is-the-gi-bill-becoming-a-300-billion-payday-for-vocational-schools/) _2026-08-26 · Aaron Knowles · ClearanceJobs_ Veterans should approach their GI Bill as if it were their own money, because it is. It is your time, your blood, your sweat, and your tears. ## [DIA Says AI Is Essential, But Analysts Can’t Lose Their Edge](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/dia-says-ai-is-essential-but-analysts-cant-lose-their-edge/) _2026-08-26 · Jillian Hamilton · ClearanceJobs_ The Intelligence Community (IC) has more data, more advanced technology and more ways to understand the world than at any previous point in its history. The challenge now is making sure all of that capability actually helps someone make a better decision, faster. That was the central message from Greg Ryckman, Special Advisor to the \[…\] ## [Elbit Systems’ Airborne Laser Could Become a Major New Defense Business](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/elbit-systems-airborne-laser-could-become-a-major-new-defense-business/) _2026-08-26 · Larry Ramer · ClearanceJobs_ A $32 billion backlog, surging global demand, new U.S. contracts, and airborne laser program adding to its growth potential boosts Elbit. ## [Leidos Wins $301 Million Army Deal as Military Cybersecurity Push Accelerates](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/leidos-wins-301-million-army-deal-as-military-cybersecurity-push-accelerates/) _2026-08-26 · Jillian Hamilton · ClearanceJobs_ Leidos will provide 24/7 cyber defense and AI-enabled capabilities to protect critical U.S. military networks. ## [Loose Lips, Facebook Posts and Warships: Navy Sounds the Alarm on Social Media](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/26/loose-lips-facebook-posts-and-warships-navy-sounds-the-alarm-on-social-media/) _2026-08-26 · Peter Suciu · ClearanceJobs_ Navy advises adversaries are targeting service members and families through cyberattacks, doxing, and social media intelligence gathering. ## [Raytheon Wins $603M Air Force B-52 Radar Modernization Contract](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/25/raytheon-wins-603m-air-force-b-52-radar-modernization-contract/) _2026-08-26 · Jillian Hamilton · ClearanceJobs_ Raytheon won a $603 million Air Force contract to modernize B-52 bombers with new AN/APQ-188 radar systems through 2031. ## [From Boots to Books: What Veterans Need to Know Before Starting College](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/25/from-boots-to-books-what-veterans-need-to-know-before-starting-college/) _2026-08-25 · Ron Kness · ClearanceJobs_ With the freedom of college comes the responsibility of managing your schedule, education benefits, finances, and career plans. ## [Got a 100% VA Rating? Here’s the P&T Difference Veterans Need to Know](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/25/got-a-100-va-rating-heres-the-pt-difference-veterans-need-to-know/) _2026-08-25 · Aaron Knowles · ClearanceJobs_ One of the most daunting processes Service Members face is the pursuit of the almighty 100% VA rating. It can make or break the transition. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BSPLwmoEcIG8) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Are Background Investigators Heading Back Into the Field?](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/22/are-background-investigators-heading-back-into-the-field/) _2026-08-22 · Katie Helbling · ClearanceJobs_ If you've been watching background investigator openings lately, you've probably noticed something: there are a lot of them. That prompted a question in the ClearanceJobsBlog discussion forum: Does all this hiring mean investigators are finally heading back into the field? ## [Passed Over for a Program? It May Be Strategic, Not Personal](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/21/passed-over-for-a-program-it-may-be-strategic-not-personal/) _2026-08-21 · Grace Boone · ClearanceJobs_ Passed over for a cleared program? Learn why timing, clearance level, and risk — not your skillset — often decide who gets selected. ## [Water Utilities Face a New Cybersecurity Reality: Attackers Are Reaching the Physical World](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/21/water-utilities-face-a-new-cybersecurity-reality-attackers-are-reaching-the-physical-world/) _2026-08-21 · Ron Kness · ClearanceJobs_ Sophisticated threat actors increasingly target operational technology controlling pumps, filtration, and essential water systems. ## [30 Universities Face Pentagon Research-Security Audits Over Foreign Ties](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/21/30-universities-face-pentagon-research-security-audits-over-foreign-ties/) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Burgess · ClearanceJobs_ The DoW orders 30 U.S. universities to review academic, financial, and research relationships involving foreign entities of concern. ## [More Than a Résumé: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Mission](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/20/more-than-a-resume-helping-veterans-find-their-next-mission/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Helbling · ClearanceJobs_ One of the most meaningful parts of recruiting is helping veterans translate their military experience into a language the civilian workforce understands. ## [Power Failure Exposes a U.S. Navy Destroyer in the South China Sea](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/20/power-failure-exposes-a-u-s-navy-destroyer-in-the-south-china-sea/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Suciu · ClearanceJobs_ USS Benfold suffered a major power loss during a Western Pacific patrol and had to be towed to Subic Bay for repairs. ## [From Espionage to Sabotage: The Threats Hiding in Plain Sight](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/20/adapting-to-modern-warfare-and-espionage/) _2026-08-20 · John Davis · ClearanceJobs_ Before an adversary attacks, organizations should assess evolving threats, coordinate with allies, and maintain security awareness. ## [Why Colorado Became a Tech Magnet — and What It Means for Hiring in 2026](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/19/why-colorado-became-a-tech-magnet-and-what-it-means-for-hiring-in-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Phoebe Wells · ClearanceJobs_ Colorado's tech rise, from the 1858 gold rush to NORAD and IBM, plus 2026's AI hiring trends: 75% of tech jobs now need AI skills. ## [The Growing Threat of Proxy Warfare Inside Russia and Ukraine](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/19/the-growing-threat-of-proxy-warfare-inside-russia-and-ukraine/) _2026-08-19 · Christopher Burgess · ClearanceJobs_ A Russian naval captain was killed by an explosive device in Sevastopol. Authorities suspecta Russian woman of acting as a Ukrainian proxy. ## [Red Cat Eyes Major Pentagon Drone Contracts After Blowout Q2](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/19/red-cat-eyes-major-pentagon-drone-contracts-after-blowout-q2/) _2026-08-19 · Larry Ramer · ClearanceJobs_ Red Cat’s Q2 revenue jumped 520% year over year to $20.2 million as the drone maker positions itself for increased Pentagon spending. ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2UNWNAIwf1wF) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [From Hurricane Damage to B-21 Preparations, Airfields Are Getting a Makeover](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/19/from-hurricane-damage-to-b-21-preparations-airfields-are-getting-a-makeover/) _2026-08-19 · Peter Suciu · ClearanceJobs_ Worldwide, many military air bases share runways with civilian airports. Known as “joint-use” or “shared-use” airports, this practice primarily saves money, maximizes land use, and lets communities share expensive infrastructure. That can also include radar systems and air traffic control towers. Building a major runway requires thousands of acres and billions of dollars, so sharing \[…\] ## [Navy Leads August 18 Contracts With $249 Million ADRS Award](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/19/boeings-vc-25b-contract-climbs-to-4-49b-with-new-75m-award/) _2026-08-19 · Enid Burns · ClearanceJobs_ A $249 million architect-engineer contract awarded to ADRS LLC tops the Department of War’s latest contract announcements. ## [Why the Cleared Community’s Hiring Problem Isn’t the Market — It’s the Filter](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/18/why-the-cleared-communitys-hiring-problem-isnt-the-market-its-the-filter/) _2026-08-18 · Phoebe Wells · ClearanceJobs_ Jen Sovada's keynote at Connect Colorado argues cleared hiring's real problem isn't the market — it's outdated filters. ## [Federal Hiring Gets a Major Overhaul Under OPM’s FY 2027 Plan](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/18/federal-hiring-gets-a-major-overhaul-under-opms-fy-2027-plan/) _2026-08-18 · Dennis Damp · ClearanceJobs_ The new staffing framework prioritizes mission-critical jobs, technology talent, regional hiring, and data-driven workforce decisions. ## [Snowden, Manning and Teixeira: When Does Leaking Become Whistleblowing?](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/18/snowden-manning-and-teixeira-when-does-leaking-become-whistleblowing/) _2026-08-18 · Steve Leonard · ClearanceJobs_ High-profile classified disclosures must follow whistleblower procedure or risk falling from protections the law provides. ## [Chinese National Sentenced After Photographing B-2 Bombers at Whiteman AFB](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/18/chinese-national-sentenced-after-photographing-b-2-bombers-at-whiteman-afb/) _2026-08-18 · Peter Suciu · ClearanceJobs_ Chinese national sentenced to six months in fed custody after repeatedly photographing B-2 bombers and military equipment at Whiteman AFB. ## [Central Virginia Forum Brings Cyber, Infrastructure and National Security Partners Together](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/08/17/central-virginia-forum-brings-cyber-infrastructure-and-national-security-partners-together/) _2026-08-17 · Katie Helbling · ClearanceJobs_ Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure increasingly requires more than technology. It requires collaboration with government, military, infrastructure operators, academia and the private-sector. That cross-sector collaboration will be the focus of the Central Virginia National Security Alliance (CVNSA) Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum on August 25.