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March 14, 2019

New Mexico is suing the Air Force over contaminated water on and near Cannon and Holloman Air Force bases, the Air Force Times reported. “Today we begin holding them accountable,” New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney said when he announced the suit last week….
Texas is making a play to get the Space Force headquarters in Houston, according to KTRK-TV. “I hope you will agree with me that the Space Command belongs in Space City,” Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wrote in a letter to President Trump….
Port San Antonio is planning a public-private partnership to build a new innovation center and cybersecurity complex, Route Fifty reported. “The future belongs to innovators, and in an increasingly connected world, innovations are grounded in making essential physical and virtual connections,” Port President and CEO Jim Perschbach said in a press release.
 
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas, in 2017. Texas Air National Guard photo by Photo by Master Sgt. Sean Cowher

March 14, 2019

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In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota is set to receive $850 million for upgrades to its nuclear weapons facilities, The North Dakota Monitor reported. The upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize the nation’s nuclear arsenal, ensuring its reliability and...

Some in GOP Want to Punt Spending to Next Year

Some in GOP Want to Punt Spending to Next Year

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Upcoming DOD Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Upcoming DOD Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

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Register Now for ADC Connect, Focusing on the Future of Partnerships

Register Now for ADC Connect, Focusing on the Future of Partnerships

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