ADC Summit Series: Events this Week

October 5, 2020

Keynote Series

At Risk: Military Family Readiness (and what we can do to change it) 

Thursday, October 8 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST

This important discussion will explore the current state of key quality of life issues, emerging DOD policies and priorities, and the potential resources available to communities as they look to continue their efforts to provide great places for all of our service members to call home.

Pop Up Events

OEA Town Hall (OEA)

Tuesday, Oct. 6 // 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST

Interactive directly with OEA leadership as they discuss a wide range of key issues including their new programs, possible new federal legislation impacting OEA, and opportunities for communities and installations in 2021. Speaker: Patrick O’Brien, Director, Office of Economic Adjustment

The Future of Military Housing (Motili)

Wednesday, Oct. 7 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST

Military housing continues to be a key issue for DOD and military families. This session will explore the current challenges facing military housing, how DOD and Congress have responded, what’s being done on the ground today and opportunities for the future.

How States and Communities Can Be More ‘Military Friendly’ (MATRIX)

Friday, Oct. 9 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST

This panel will explore perspectives from the national and state levels and offer some analytical solutions to help states and communities close the gap between where they are and where they want to be with respect to military friendliness.

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October 5, 2020

Recent News

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) vetoed legislation that would have limited foreign investor ownership of land near military installations, WIBW reported. Kelly cited constitutional concerns with some of the bill’s provisions. “If the legislature is serious about...

New Army Ad Campaign Focuses on Civilian Employee Recruitment

New Army Ad Campaign Focuses on Civilian Employee Recruitment

The Army hopes its new recruiting campaign, “Find Your Next Level,” will convince professionals to make the Army civilian workforce their next career step, as Task & Purpose reported. “Today’s workforce seeks meaningful careers, but few see Army civilian careers...

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety

Nine military medical facilities received top grades for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog, according to Military News. The assessment, part of Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades program, evaluated over 30 performance measures at 3,000...

Wednesday Webinar on REPI Challenge Grant Proposals

Wednesday Webinar on REPI Challenge Grant Proposals

DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program leaders will host a webinar May 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern time to discuss REPI Challenge grant funding proposals and field questions from prospective applicants. You can join the webinar at this link....

Warren Highlights DCIP as Opportunity for Off-Base Housing Support

Warren Highlights DCIP as Opportunity for Off-Base Housing Support

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) suggested Wednesday that the Defense Community Infrastructure Program is one way to help solve the housing crunch in many military communities. The program, which Congress made permanent last year, provides grants for infrastructure...

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