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July 12, 2021

Military families at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana are testing a new app that lets them “sublet” their child care spots when they don’t need child care, Military Times reported. Families at several other Air Force bases will start using it this month….

The federal government has settled with eight veterans who accused a Department of Veterans Affairs physician assistant of sexual abuse in Leavenworth, Kansas, AP reported….

The Beaufort, South Carolina, Military Enhancement Committee is soliciting proposals from strategic communications firms to help promote “the long-term viability of Beaufort County’s military installations.” For more information, contact Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ian Scott at ian@beaufortchamber.ort or (843) 525-8527.

Air Force photo by Heather Heiney

July 12, 2021

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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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