The Navy wants to build a wall to protect the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., from rising water levels, according to a Bloomberg report. A recent Pentagon report outlined the threats of climate change, but some on Capitol Hill want more info, as On Base reported…. A Washington state House committee is scheduled to hold a hearing Wednesday on a bill to create an account to reduce conflicts that hold up military-community partnerships. Reps. Christine Kuldoff, Mari Leavitt and Kristine Reeves are sponsors…. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a Fort Lawton redevelopment plan that includes parks and affordable housing backed by Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Housing Services and United Indians of All Tribes, according to Queen Anne & Magnolia News. The site closed after the 2005 BRAC round.
Snap of the Week
Naval Academy plebes climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen’s freshman year. The class of 2027 completed the climb in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey
