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British Using 'Common Sense' Strategy For Social Media In The Military
By Frank Reed
Since we had a rather strong response to our coverage of the United States Marine Corps’ policy to not allow Marines to access social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter on the Marines’ network it seemed appropriate to see how this is handled ‘across the pond’.
Servicemembers Offered Special Access To Google Voice
Because of how they serve our country, members of the military are often given special treatment - drinks on the house, free upgrades to first class, etc. And now, Google's doing its part by bumping them to the front of the line for Google Voice.
Sellers Drop Military Gear On eBay, Craigslist
Items stolen from the military ended up being fenced through sales online, as GAO investigators handed a House Subcommittee a laundry list of sensitive items they purchased.
Google Maps Come Under Military Fire
By Andy Beal
OK, not literally, but Google’s Street View mapping crew could face the might of the U.S. military–should they ever try to take photos of its bases again. According to the LA Times, Google’s vehicles were allowed on to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, provided they didn’t take any video or photographs.
You Didn't Read This In The Newspaper
Newspaper publishers have retreated to a local focus that gives them the best chance of retaining subscribers and favorable advertising rates. It's meant something different for readers when it comes to news topics beyond the city limits.
Military Insecurity? It's Not The Blogs
Anyone worried about military operations security on the Internet needs to take a harder look at the three-star officers dining in the Pentagon cafeteria rather than the MRE-consuming bloggers on the front lines.
Google Earth "Helps Military Mission Planners"
By Doug Caverly
On the BAE Systems website, there are three “Top News” items. One involves the “world’s most advanced warship.” Another mentions the “first lightweight RPG protection kits” for a certain type of Army vehicle. The last “Top News” item refers to Google.
Banned Military Blog Wins Prize
By Doug Caverly
Two weeks ago, the world found out that the U.S. Army had placed extensive new restrictions on soldiers’ blogs. Now the book of Colby Buzzell, a former machine gunner, has won an international contest - and Buzzell’s book is based on his blog. Oh, the irony.
U.S. Military To Put Router In Space
By Doug Caverly
The U.S. Department of Defense, in conjunction with Intelsat, Cisco, and several other companies, intends to put an Internet router into space. While impressive, it’s not quite “Star Wars” . . . . Think “orbital communications,” instead.
Gateway Sails Forward With Navy Deal
The number 3 US computer maker signs a comprehensive deal with a Navy Division to provide products and services.
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