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

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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