In Our Communities [01/25/2021]

January 25, 2021

Read how JobsOhio has pushed for decentralized economic aid and community support in recent years to attract military families, entrepreneurs and veterans to the Buckeye State…

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has put together a working group from the state’s veterans affairs and defense agencies and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to brainstorm new names for Camp Pendleton

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently proposed removing Fort Ord in California from the agency’s Superfund list…

U.S. Army Forces Command has reinstated top enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur “Cliff” Burgoyne III at Fort Hood in Texas after an investigation cleared him of allegations that he used unprofessional language with subordinates last year…

Just for Laughs: Space Force fitness test to be administered entirely in swivel chairs

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening

January 25, 2021

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In Our Communities

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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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