Can venture capital unlock the Pentagon’s innovation problem? Alex Harstrick of J2 Ventures, an Army reservist and former leader of the Defense Innovation Unit's National Security Innovation Capital team, joins CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE to explore how startup speed and private-sector risk-taking could reshape defense. We dig into where VC is making a real impact, where it struggles against DOD bureaucracy, and what it will take for government and investors to actually work together to deliver the next wave of national security technology.

How startup speed and private-sector risk-taking could reshape defense

played die of death for the first time recently and had a lot of fun! so i made this.
you should play it its fun i think

Die of Death - Starvation (remix)

The Department of Homeland Security failed to effectively implement a critical retention incentive program for cyber talent, according to a new report from the agency’s inspector general, which found that federal funds meant for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency were used incorrectly. In 2015, the agency implemented the Cyber Incentive program. The goal, the inspector general said, was to provide extra incentives to employees that might otherwise leave the federal government. More than $100 million has been spent on the program in recent years. The program “was designed to help CISA retain mission-critical cybersecurity talent needed to execute its mission,” the report noted, and was meant to consider a series of qualifications to guide who received the retention benefit. The government hoped to keep in-demand technology experts in government. The watchdog wrote that “CISA’s implementation of the program wasted taxpayer funds and invites the risk of attrition of cyber talent, thereby leaving CISA unable to adequately protect the Nation from cyber threats.” Instead of being targeted toward valuable talent likely to transition to the private sector, the payments were disbursed generally, with many ineligible employees receiving tens of thousands of dollars in payment. 

The Pentagon’s chief information officer is undertaking yet another reform of the Defense Department’s IT enterprise — this time focusing on streamlining its classified networks to enhance data sharing and interoperability. Katie Arrington, who is performing the duties of CIO, plans to introduce a new program dubbed “Mission Network-as-a-Service” that aims to reduce the number of disparate data fabrics used by combatant commands into a single, unified network. Speaking last week during the Billington Cybersecurity Summit, Arrington said the program will be key to realizing the department’s vision for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2. Broadly speaking, CJADC2 seeks to connect the U.S. military’s sensors and weapons under a single network, enabling rapid data transfer between warfighting systems and domains. The Pentagon also wants to be able to quickly share relevant information with international partners and allies during conflicts, adding another layer of difficulty to realizing the construct.

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Saturday 20th September 2025 at The Parker Roofing Memorial Ground
Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Premier Division
Penistone Church Reserves 1-3 Dod'orth Miners' Welfare
Scorer for Church Will Heath
Scorers for Dod'orth - Matty Love (2) & Billy Evans
Coach Callum Lee reflects upon a game of mistakes and missed chances

06 - Callum Lee - Report - Church Res 1-3 Dod'orth MW - 20th Sept 2025

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01. Rauw Alejandro Feat. Zion, Lennox, Mr. Naisgai & The Martinez Brothers - Quimica
02. Bad Bunny Feat. Jhay Cortez - Dakiti (Bross Remix)
03. D.O.D - According To Me (Cedric Gervais Remix)
04. Jude & Frank Feat. Toto La Momposina - La Luna
05. Gypsy Kings - Bamboleo (Dennis Cartier Bootleg)
06. Jesus Alberto Feat. Jean Paredes - Nachik (Original Mix)
07. Pereira & Daniel Parranda Feat. Messiah - Que Tu Quiere
08. Pablito Pesadilla, La Kikada & Pupy Sierna - Muchacha Baila La Guaracha

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House Mix 1 (Quimica, Dakiti, La Luna, Bamboleo, According To Me, Nachik, Que Tu Quiere)

Here's part of Saturday's set recorded at the awesome Fayre Play in Newcastle upon Tyne. I was asked to play all things House but needing to keep it funky, and a no cheese policy which is perfect for me. It features classics along with a lot of modern tracks.

Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
Shapeshifters - lola’s theme (Jetbook Jack Remix)
Duck Sauce - Fallin in Love (Butch Remix)
Lee Cabrera ft. Alex Cartana - Shake It (Move a Little Closer)
PAWSA ft. Nate Dogg- PICK UP THE PHONE
Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough! (Prunk Remix)
Brothers In Rhythm - Such a Good Feeling
Prince - When Doves Cry (Sorley edit)
Hot Natured - Benediction (Josh Hunter Remix)
The Blessed Madonna ft. Clementine Douglas - Happier (Adelphi Music Factory remix)
Sonny Fodera, Jazzy & D.O.D - Somedays
Murphy's Law (UK) - Ain't No Other Man (Rework)
Ben Hemsley - Caress Me
Jamie Jones & Jazzy - We Groovin
Axwell ft. Steve Edwards - Watch the Sunrise (Teddy - O Remix)
Revival House Project & Kathy Brown - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher (Soul Avengerz Remix)
Sonny Fodera, MK & Clementine Douglas - Asking
Prospa & Josh Baker  ft. RAHH - You Don't Own Me
Endor - Pump It Up
Disco’s Revenge x Renegade Master (Stuart Ojelay mashup)
Junior Senior - Move Your Feet (BVNOUT edit)
StoneBridge ft. Therese - Put 'Em High (StoneBridge & JJ Club Mix)
Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul
Chloé Caillet & Luke Alessi ft. Jocelyn Brown - The One 
Fatboy Slim & Eats Everything - All the Ladies
LF System - Big Sax
D.O.D ft. Charlotte Haining - Feel the Passion
Weiss & James Hype - Feel My Needs
Luke Dean - Get Hard (You In The Lobby)
Stacey Pullen - NA$TY
Jamie Jones - My Paradise
Disclosure ft. Eliza Doolittle - You & Me (Rivo Remix)

Live @ Fayre Play NCL 20/9 (House, Tech, Afro, Commercial Dance)

[yung kenzo]

im an undiagnosed, hopeless, yung bloke

that smokes hella dope

and i hail from the north to

my veins are froze

i have no hoes

or at least i just dont know where they at

dreams of tall ass money stacks

mental armor i got flak

self awareness i might lack

ive already accepted that she’s gonna get cracked

FML bust down the sack

fresh ass bullet ima rack

my own head yeah ima mothafucken blast

as the clock strikes 12

in our cellar we dwell

we got 5 bitches but we need 6 for the spell

fuck it the party started so we darted over

goin 90 on slover, first weak bitch we spot its over

pull up like sum midnite pimpstas bro

but we’re evil so we morph into sum simpas ho

whats that on the corner of my eye

oh its a victim, right size

cmon mama, come stay the night

no drama, Dalai Lama

ima

take you home

with my mothafucken bro

ima lay you down

take your fucken soul

dont you get the fucken picture baby?

whos at home? its the mothafucken devil waiting

[Scadu]

TRANSPOSE

And stop your life

Its what we'll do

TRANSPOSE

And end our strife

So broke

Gulping all them lexapros

Black crow know that my problems show

This condition aint no joke

Yea this life aint what i chose

Slowly dying decompose

Still im chilling wit my bro 

Laying low layin mothafucken low

Reaper creepin he gone take me 6 below

Black rose for all you black lipstick hoes

Bitch you got way to close we gon harvest your soul

Pain is life

I need a break 

Everyday i feel forsaken

My dignitys taken

By the man with the fire blood skin

Forgive my sins

Once youre done eatin me

Throw me in the bin

Close the lid

[yung kenzo x Scadu]

All we are

All we are

Is meat

meat maggit (prod. Scadu)

[ My Boyfriend ] Yokai Harken Ust

Weekend Warm Up  #2

Iquot's chase theme for Murder @ Larpcon.
Made by Hazerred

Basics In Quotation - Murder @ Larpcon OST

When Katie Arrington was named to her role performing the duties of the CIO for the Department of Defense, which the Trump administration is now calling the Department of War, she took that charge seriously. As such, she’s not just keeping a seat warm until the Senate approves a new CIO. Instead, Arrington, who knows what it takes to get things dones in the Pentagon, has been helllbent to drive IT reform to deliver better software and digital services that warfighters depend on. In an energetic new episode of CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE, Arrington shares why she returned to the Pentagon during the second Trump administration, what’s in store for the department’s IT and much more.

Katie Arrington: Connecting tech reform to the warfighter mission

Paranoy Escape Sequence theme (old) - Die of Death OST

EVERY STEP

Going After - Fanmade Pursuer chase theme

WTF AM I SAYING (armani code)

CALYPSO

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A podcast covering the latest news & trends facing top government leaders on topics such as technology, management & workforce. Hosted by Billy Mitchell on FedScoop and released Monday-Friday.

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I miss the old kanye
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A raw, unfiltered new podcast from DefenseScoop and Dcode, exploring how cutting-edge technology, institutional barriers, and evolving national security priorities collide in today’s defense landscape.


CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE features candid conversations with leaders across defense, tech, venture capital, and policy—bringing forward diverse perspectives on the future of defense innovation.


From the front lines of government to the forefront of technology, this series examines the challenges and breakthroughs shaping tomorrow’s mission-critical decisions—with no spin, no agenda, and no filter.
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My name is "kaul"
but you can call me Spouke,
I'm 14 years old
and I've been on the music path for 1 or 2 years,
I'm also Brazilian, so excuse my English mistakes.

A femboy that might be autistic           
                                                              love jumpstyle

DJ El Niño, affectionately known as "El Niño," is a DJ like no other, not only because of his unique skills and trajectory but also because of his tremendous knowledge of the world's music catalog. He was raised in the Bronx by his parents, from the Dominican Republic, a country known for its cultural foothold of hot Latin sounds. El Niño discovered his love and connection with music at a very early age. His vast exposure to different genres and sounds allowed him to embrace other cultures, which was instrumental in harvesting an eclectic source of influences. Alongside musicianship, El Niño's positive attitude and resilience have led him to perform at some of the world's top venues. He continues to innovate and maintain an impeccable reputation delivering timeless performances at renowned venues such as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos in the US and Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Colombia, Where he performed for crowds in excess of 50,000.

As the music industry continues to evolve and Latin urban music continues to overtake the throne as the number one genre in the world, El Niño continues to cultivate the DJ culture by maintaining on course with his mission of creating memorable and epic moments via his music.

County Durham based multi format DJ. Specialising in House, Tech House, and sub genre’s, Disco, Techno, Trance, and Hard Dance.

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NORTH RIALTO - DOD - 29/18 - @dod.tonyy & @1.8.omar

New tracks tagged #dod