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Defense Department
March 2019
The Case for Women Entering a Draft
By Rachel A. McCaffreySelective Service law requires male U.S. citizens and male immigrants — documented and undocumented — to register for the draft within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to register disqualifies men from receiving federal student aid, federal job training or a federal job. -
Defense Department
January 2019
Talent, Training and the Red Tails
By Hawk Carlisle , Wesley Hallman and Rachel A. McCaffreyAs we thought about how to recognize and honor the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History month, we decided to focus on one of our most successful World War II units, the Tuskegee Airmen. -
Defense Department
January 2019
NDIA at 100: Building on a Strong Foundation
By James C. BoozerI write this as we mark the 100th anniversary of World War I’s Armistice and NDIA begins preparations to celebrate 100 years of advocating for American warfighters. -
Defense Contracting
December 2018
Association Building on a Strong Foundation
In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent and an armistice went into effect in Central Europe, bringing an end to World War I combat operations. -
November 2018
A Call to Get Involved in the Association
By Richard D. McConnI am excited to assume leadership as the National Defense Industrial Association is poised for growth, both in size and influence. -
Defense Department
September 2018
Successes in a Time of Transition
By Sid AshworthAs my tenure as chair of the board of directors for the National Defense Industrial Association comes to an end, I am pleased to share with you our 2018 successes. -
Science and Engineering Technology
September 2018
Education Key to Keeping Strong Industrial Base
By Wesley HallmanThe National Defense Industrial Association’s calling is simple and compelling. It believes in a strong national defense and a U.S. defense industrial base that provides the best possible capabilities and services to the nation’s forces to keep them superior to any potential adversary or competitor. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
July 2018
The Imperative for Artificial Intelligence
By Frank J. Michael and Shane ShanemanThe United States enjoys a long track record of dominating conventional military operations, driven in large part by our technological superiority — the nation’s ability to develop new capabilities and rapidly integrate them into military operations. -
Defense Department
June 2018
Industry Conferences More Valuable Than Ever
As the National Defense Industrial Association’s president and CEO, I’m sometimes asked about the purpose and value of our conferences, meetings and events. -
Defense Department
May 2018
Charting a Course for Career Development
By Rachel A. McCaffreyAs a young second lieutenant supporting an aircrew for the first time, I offered to “get the maps” for a pre-mission briefing.
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