In Our Communities

October 29, 2019

Harford Co., Md., has launched a new website to make it easier to facilitate future planning among Aberdeen Proving Ground and neighboring communities. The site features educational videos and other information sources for government officials, business leaders and the public, according to a press release. The online resources were recommended by a joint land use study….
Yuma Co., Ariz., has released an RFP for support on a joint land use study exploring Yuma Proving Ground and the nearby areas….
A Honolulu City Council committee has recommended rejecting a Navy proposal to upgrade tanks at a fuel storage facility, AP reported. The full council is expected to vote on the measure next week.
Marine Corps photo of Yuma Proving Ground by Sgt. Dominic Romero

October 29, 2019

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Wednesday Webinar on REPI Challenge Grant Proposals

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Air Force Maj. Gen. Vanessa Dornhoefer greets a World War II veteran during a V-E Day ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. May 8. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich

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