Defense Spotlight

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Anthony Nufer: Leadership and management should be balanced

Anthony Nufer’s former commanding officer became his program management mentor when he hired Nufer just out of the Navy. 

Scott Biel: Confidence, communication make a good leader

When Scott Biel resigned from the Navy in 1989, he knew he was going to miss the structure that he became accustomed to in his almost six years of service. 

URI recognized for cybersecurity education

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has been named a national center of excellence for cybersecurity education. 

Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects

WASHINGTON — Both Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. 

Navy SEALs pave way for the future

About five years ago, the Coronado-based Naval Special Warfare Command was having a tough time recruiting men to become Navy SEALs. 

Retired Navy captain leads with patience and clarity

Harry Guess, a native of Nashville, Tenn., graduated from Vanderbilt University and joined the Navy to see the world, he said. He spent 24 years in the Navy before retiring and worked mostly as a supply corps officer, “the business managers of the Navy,” he said. 

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Roundtables

Local defense industry bands together in tough times

The looming defense budget is casting a dark cloud on many federal sectors, but Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego has the upper edge of being at the forefront of information technology and telecommunications — two essential military areas moving forward. 

Government Videos

Jerry Sanders on his goals for the Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who's now president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, about what his priorities are at the chamber.

Seltzer Caplan's David Dorne on taxes, investment

April 15, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Dorne, a senior partner with Seltzer Caplan, about tax policies and the importance of prudent investment and planning.

David Stevens on housing market improvement

Feb. 4, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with David Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about signs of an improvement in the housing market in 2013, from a shortage of housing inventory to increasing demand in the multifamily market.

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National News

URI recognized for cybersecurity education

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has been named a national center of excellence for cybersecurity education. 

Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects

WASHINGTON — Both Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. 

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Defense Spotlight - 2012

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