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February 14, 2023

State and federal regulators now say that groundwater contamination from the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii date back to 2005, Hawaii News Now reported….

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) is in the strongest position, ever in its 25-year history,” FCRA Executive Director & CEO Daniel D. Mann writes in the organization’s recent annual report. The report says that businesses at Chaffee Crossing at the former Fort Chaffee, Arkansas have created more than 3,600 jobs, with almost a thousand more projected….

Local governments are officially voicing opposition to a proposed expansion of Camp Grayling National Guard Base, Michigan, MLive reported.

Michigan National Guard photo by Crystal Seelye

February 14, 2023

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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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