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IDA | Space
IDA provides rigorous, independent and objective analyses on space issues to sponsors across the federal government.
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IDA
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a private, nonprofit corporation headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C.
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IDA in the Research Community
See recent citations of IDA researchers and their work.
IDA Welcomes President Charles Richard
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IDA welcomes its new President, Adm. Charles A. Richard, USN (Ret.), who brings experience in academia and more than 40 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a career submariner, which culminated in his role as the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command. “I am deeply honored to join the IDA family and grateful for the opportunity lead an organization with such a notable reputation for excellence,” said Charles.
Tracking Tornado Forecasting and Warning Performance
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The National Weather Service issues tornado watches and warnings to the public and to local emergency managers who make critical safety decisions. Researchers at IDA recently reviewed how well the National Weather Service has been performing in its tornado forecasts and warnings.
Building Capacity for the National Guard's Prevention Workforce
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The National Guard Bureau’s Warrior Resilience and Fitness Division (WRF) established an Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) across 54 states and territories. The IPPW aims to prevent suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and other harmful behaviors that can weaken unit cohesion; reduce morale; and divert time, resources and manpower away from mission-critical work. IDA assessed the IPPW’s needs and developed resources to build their capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate activities to prevent harmful behavior.