Contact Amanda Farnan Press Secretary (774) 571–3639 [email protected] Pentagon’s Push to Build Up Technology Talent ‘Insufficient,’ DIU Boss Says October 26, 2021 As for bringing in more civilians for a “blended” workforce, the Air Force and the broader DOD have to do a better job of recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, argued panelist Loren DeJonge Schulman, vice president of research and evaluation for the Partnership for Public Service.