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The National Background Investigation Services system -- meant to transform the process of conducting background investigations – will be a key component in reforming the personnel security process and establishing a single vetting system for the federal government. NBIS was set to replace similar systems in 2019, but the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has struggled to get it up and running. The DCSA’s new director, however, said that’s going to change.

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, asserting American sovereignty from Great Britain. On the anniversary of our nation’s birth, we salute the men and women, past and present, who have selflessly served our nation. Happy Independence Day to the USA! 🇺🇸✨

Chances are you can name the 50 states and 13 colonies that make up the American flag, but do you know the flag’s history or the etiquette it requires? 🇺🇸 Check your knowledge here!

Battlefield successes are increasingly dependent upon the DoD's ability to harness evolving #technology and digital capabilities that enable interoperability among warfighters. #ICYMI: The Pentagon released a blueprint for building an interoperable, integrated digital space for this purpose. The strategy also emphasizes the department’s focus on the needs of the warfighter to contribute to future solutions.

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden granted clemency to about 2,000 U.S. veterans convicted of engaging in sexual acts that, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, were considered an offense from 1951-2013. If you received a court-martial conviction under former Article 125 or Articles 80, 81 or 82 of the UCMJ, here are resources you may need to know to apply for a certificate of #pardon.

DoD leaders recently gave their thoughts on how the department can better publicize the plethora of opportunities there are to serve in the military or as a civilian. For instance, young people who aren’t eligible for military service have several other options, such as the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Also, public servants can help simply by spreading the word of what it’s like to give back to society.

Do you want to know if your feelings and behaviors are PTSD-related? Take a self-administered test to find out. Things that bother you now or keep you from enjoying life could be related to a trauma in your past. You're not alone, and there are treatments that work. So, why wait? Take a #PTSD self-screen here: http://spr.ly/6044gqM0E #PTSDScreeningDay #PTSDAwarenessMonth #BreaktheStigma

Ever wonder what it might be like to train with some of the military’s most elite mountaineers? At the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont – the DoD’s premiere mountaineering school – students get a crash course in how to overcome outdoor obstacles. Learn more about the students who attend AMWS courses, the missions they’re preparing for, and the instructors who’ve spent their lives teaching these valuable skills.

Are you a top performer in the DoD information technology community? Then get the recognition you deserve! Nominations are being sought for the DoD Chief Information Officer Awards, which recognize individuals or teams for their achievements in delivering capabilities and management practices.