A new report shows the defense industry has a $95 billion economic impact in Florida and employs more than 900,000 people. Both figures are up from a 2017 study. “Florida’s military and defense industry has never been more vital to the economic success of our state,” Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said in a press release….
Naval Base Kitsap, Wash., is converting a community center into child care classrooms that can serve an additional 56 children, according to a DOD story. “2020 is the year of intention, to actively make efforts to meet our families’ needs for child care,” said Claudette Mohn, the base’s child and youth programs director.
Navy photo from Jacksonville, Fla., by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard
Three Leaders Named Defense Community National Champions
The Association of Defense Communities named three local leaders as national Defense Community Champions: Jana Evans, San Antonio Area Manager, Soldiers’ Angels, Alamo–San Antonio Region Elizabeth Hartman, Commander, American Legion Post 539, Eastern North Carolina...