Summit Series Next Week

October 15, 2020

Keynote Series

Are you Ready for What’s Next? The Future of our National Defense
Thursday, October 22 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM

There is a growing consensus in Congress and DOD that we are entering a new era of great power competition and in order to be prepared for the threat posed by near-peer competitors the military must re-align its strategic military doctrines, culture, and service programs and budgets. But what exactly will those re-alignments look like? And what are the implications for installations and defense communities?

This discussion will explore these questions as top military leaders and defense experts dive into these complex issues.

Pop Up Events

Army Town Hall

Monday, Oct. 19 // 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Engage with top Army Installation Leadership as they discuss pressing issues, opportunities for community partnerships and their key priorities and policies for the coming year. This is your chance to speak directly to the decision makers.

Back to School – How Communities and Installations are Managing the Fall School Semester

Tuesday, Oct. 20 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM

As military connected students return to the classroom, many school systems are struggling to implement new procedures to ensure teachers and children are protected from the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools all across the country moving in different directions DOD is forced to identify policies that meet both DOD and local COVID-19 policies.

This interactive discussion will explore how communities and installations are working together to ensure children continue to receive quality education but also remain safe and healthy.

October 15, 2020

Recent News

DOD Accepting FY25 REPI Challenge Proposals

DOD Accepting FY25 REPI Challenge Proposals

The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program has released an RFP for REPI Challenge grant funding for fiscal year 2025, according to a Monday announcement. “The REPI Program designed the REPI Challenge to help meet its ambitious...

Murray Will Push for More Domestic Spending if Defense Budget Goes Up

Murray Will Push for More Domestic Spending if Defense Budget Goes Up

There’s some bipartisan talk on Capitol Hill of raising the fiscal year 2025 defense budget above the levels agreed to in last year’s spending deal. But the top Democratic appropriator said last week that “stronger investments” are needed in the national security...

Biden Says National Guard Should Not Intervene in Campus Protests

Biden Says National Guard Should Not Intervene in Campus Protests

President Biden told reporters last week that “order must prevail” when protests become violent, as some pro-Palestinian demonstrations have on college campuses across the country, as CBS News reported. “I will always defend free speech,” Biden said Thursday,...

Post-Leadership, McConnell Plans to Push for More Defense Funding

Post-Leadership, McConnell Plans to Push for More Defense Funding

When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his Senate leadership role after the November elections, he’ll have at least two more years in the Senate. Now he’s signaled one of his priorities as a rank-and-file Senator is to increase defense funding,...

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