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February 16, 2023

The Dayton Daily News looks at how VA staff in Dayton, Ohio helped one homeless veteran and her family find a home….

The Texas Governor’s Committee to Support the Military released a new report “with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas,” according to a press release. The report includes eight policy recommendations to the state legislature, outlined in the release, including proposals on military child care, veterans housing, infrastructure, and more. The 22-person community includes veterans, community leaders and business leaders….

The Navy and California Energy Commission recently committed $2 million for electrification projects at multiple installations in the state, according to a Navy press release.

Dayton Daily News photo by Jim Noelekr

February 16, 2023

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Drone Defense Training Hosted Near Capital  As part of Task Force 401’s mission to prepare the defense community for drone threats, Fort Belvoir, Virginia recently hosted a counter-drone training exercise. According to an Army report, the exercise prepared staff to...

Congress Returns, Faces Full Legislative Slate

Congress Returns, Faces Full Legislative Slate

Congress is back from its two-week recess, facing several important issues that were left pending.  Both chambers are expected to vote again on an Iran war powers resolution this week, which would require Congressional approval for continued military activity in...

Army Museum Closure Halted

Army Museum Closure Halted

The Army has stopped a plan to close more than 20 museums on bases in response to congressional action, Stars and Stripes reported. Last year’s National Defense Authorization Act required the Army to create a new museum system and notify Congress of any closures.  The...

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Maryland Proving Ground Partners with Local College for Polymer Development  Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland has partnered with the North Carolina State University Nonwovens Institute to develop new systems for creating non-knit polymers, according to an Army story....

White House Considers Moving Troops out of Europe

White House Considers Moving Troops out of Europe

In response to the growing tension between the Trump administration and NATO allies, the White House has considered moving U.S. troops out of Europe, Military Times reported. No official decision has been made yet.  Trump has recently publicly considered withdrawing...

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