The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Next week, the Army plans to debut what’s meant to be a “generational” change in the way it provides food to soldiers. At Fort Hood, Texas, the service plans to launch its new “campus style” dining concept, a model that could eventually replace legacy dining facilities around the world. But to do it at just one installation, the Army had to overcome some significant bureaucratic and acquisition hurdles. If it’s successful, the service will need to figure out how to remove those hurdles entirely. Details from Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu.
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The Trump administration’s newly finalized “Schedule F” policy is making big headlines. But there are also several other significant changes coming for the federal workforce. Three recent proposals look to give the Office of Personnel Management more authority, something that could bring significant changes for employees. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.
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The landscape of government buying is shifting, with one agency already showing real savings after moving to a new government‑wide cloud purchasing approach. At the same time, the collapse of a major technology contract vehicle is sending agencies and vendors looking for new paths forward. And as small‑business rules get a closer look, many firms are discovering requirements they didn’t realize applied to them. We’ll break down what all of this means with former GSA Administrator, Emily Murphy.
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Federal employees spend decades learning how to save, but far less time learning how to draw those savings down safely. From balancing pension, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals to avoiding early‑retirement missteps, distribution planning is its own discipline. We break down how to build a reliable monthly paycheck in retirement with Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors.
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Dave Lebryk has spent a career leading teams through calm and crisis across the federal government. Now, after stepping away from public service, he’s watching former colleagues shoulder one of the toughest years in recent memory. We’ll tap into his perspective on how leaders still on the job keep themselves grounded, keep their teams motivated, and keep pushing for better performance even when the system is strained.
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